Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to make your own car jump leads. Jump leads, also known as booster cables or jumper cables, are essential for any driver to have on hand in case of a dead car battery. By making your own, you can save money and be prepared for any roadside emergencies. We'll walk you through the materials and tools you'll need, as well as step-by-step instructions for how to assemble your own jump leads. With this knowledge, you'll be able to confidently jump start your car or assist someone else in need. So let's get started!
#LockyourHubs4WDing #jumpleads #boostercables
Parts
amzn.to/3YZVTa1 Earth Clamps x 4
amzn.to/3IkyDOa Anderson Plug for 0 Gauge Cable
Welding Cable
amzn.to/3QpFpUR Heat Shrink for single cable
amzn.to/3VHe69h Heat Shrink for 2 cables
amzn.to/3iHThNt Cable Lugs Flared 50mm^2 8mm stud
amzn.to/3Xc4Lb0 Projecta 12/24V ‘Spikeguard’ Surge Protector
Tools
amzn.to/3VOMCPm 8T Hydraulic Crimper
amzn.to/3GAKOVK Wire Stripper
amzn.to/3X1GHYc Cable Cutter
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0:00 – Introduction
0:20 – Tools and Parts Required
1:42 - Cutting and Stripping Wires
4:10 – Crimping Connections to Cable Lugs
6:19 – Heat Shrinking Cable Lugs
7:05 – Installing Battery Clamps
8:34 – Binding the Cables and Installing the Sheath
11:08 – Installing and Anderson Plug
11:52 – Fitting the Spike Guard
13:48 - Testing the Jumper Leads
14:59 – Outro
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In this tutorial, we'll show you how to make your own car jump leads. Jump leads, also known as booster cables or jumper cables, are essential for any driver to have on hand in case of a dead car battery. By making your own, you can save money and be prepared for any roadside emergencies. We'll walk you through the materials and tools you'll need, as well as step-by-step instructions for how to assemble your own jump leads. With this knowledge, you'll be able to confidently jump start your car or assist someone else in need. So let's get started!
#LockyourHubs4WDing #jumpleads #boostercables
Parts
amzn.to/3YZVTa1 Earth Clamps x 4
amzn.to/3IkyDOa Anderson Plug for 0 Gauge Cable
Welding Cable
amzn.to/3QpFpUR Heat Shrink for single cable
amzn.to/3VHe69h Heat Shrink for 2 cables
amzn.to/3iHThNt Cable Lugs Flared 50mm^2 8mm stud
amzn.to/3Xc4Lb0 Projecta 12/24V ‘Spikeguard’ Surge Protector
Tools
amzn.to/3VOMCPm 8T Hydraulic Crimper
amzn.to/3GAKOVK Wire Stripper
amzn.to/3X1GHYc Cable Cutter
Patreon:
patreon.com/LockYourHubs4WDing
Facebook:
facebook.com/Lock-Your-Hubs-4WDing-632987596843680
Instagram:
instagram.com/lockyourhubs4wding
twitter.com/L4wding
DISCLOSURE: We provide reviews and links to products and services that we regularly use and believe may be useful to you. Some of these links may be referral links, which means that if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links, we may receive a small commission or other form of compensation. These referrals help support our work and allow us to continue providing valuable content to our audience.
0:00 – Introduction
0:20 – Tools and Parts Required
1:42 - Cutting and Stripping Wires
4:10 – Crimping Connections to Cable Lugs
6:19 – Heat Shrinking Cable Lugs
7:05 – Installing Battery Clamps
8:34 – Binding the Cables and Installing the Sheath
11:08 – Installing and Anderson Plug
11:52 – Fitting the Spike Guard
13:48 - Testing the Jumper Leads
14:59 – Outro
Many of the products and gear that we recommend can be found on Amazon, which we are a big fan of. We are also a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and related sites.
