Putting crimp connectors on wires is one of the most tedious things you’ll do. It’s not easy, either, unless you have some practice. Before you start digging in to a pile of connectors,… ...

Match Sizes Tim Barker For a crimp that’s strong, the wire diameter must match the connector using the AWG (American Wire Gauge) standard. The wire size is marked on the spool and the insulation. To ...

I found some electrical connectors online that looked like they would work pretty well for 4x4 applications. They are an insulated crimp connector with solder built in.

Squeeze the handles together to crimp the connector onto the wire. Step 6: The most magical feature of a multi-tool crimper and stripper are the threaded screw holes found in the middle of the tool.

Clamp a crimp connector in these with a wire inserted, squeeze the handles, and it makes the appropriate connection.

Compared to crimp connectors, solder seal connectors are watertight, create a much stronger connection that can’t be pulled apart, and are far less bulky.

6-Ton Quad-Point Crimping Head – Classified to UL 1976 for copper connectors and wire from #8AWG to 750 kcmil (MCM) and aluminum connectors and wire from #8AWG to 500 kcmil (MCM).

You will also need Nilight LED light bars, a mini 12 Volt DC circle toggle switch, 12 gauge 50 foot electrical wire, crimp connectors, heat shrink tubing, and a heat gun.