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polyophio
02-04-2007, 11:02 AM
That's right functional jumper cables. Don't know why you would need them, but hey they work. :lol:

Here's what you need:
Radio shack mini alligator clips at least 4
2 7" pieces of 22gauge wire (1 red, 1 black)
4 1/4" pieces of black shrink wrap
Sorry for the crappy pics. I don't know why some didnt turn out right.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/polyophio/PICT0014.jpg

First remove the plastic end form the clips and shorten them to about 1/8".

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/polyophio/PICT0017.jpg


If you want them to actually work strip back the jacketing about 1/4". If not just leave it be. Slide the clip onto the wire and clamp it tight. Don't for get to shrink wrap it. Do this once for each wire.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/polyophio/PICT0023.jpg

Next I took the clips and attached then to a small screw driver. Then I tacked the wired together with CA about every inch or so.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/polyophio/PICT0025.jpg

Now make sure you don't glue to far down on the other ends. And remember that shrink wrap. Attach the remaining two clips accordingly.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/polyophio/PICT0028.jpg

There you have it. Functional jumper cables.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/polyophio/PICT0034.jpg

Roll them up and there ready for the cargo rack."thumbsup"

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/polyophio/PICT0029-1.jpg

From start to finish took about 20 mins.
run2jeepn
02-04-2007, 11:30 AM
Nice touch. Never thought of that.:)
polyophio
02-04-2007, 09:32 PM
Nice touch. Never thought of that.:)

Thanks. I wasn't sure if it had been done before.
ThinkTank
02-04-2007, 10:35 PM
very nice trick ,it's very simple and easy to copy . Posted it up at the trick thread;-)
Savrunner
02-05-2007, 05:52 AM
That is cool. As I was looking at these, I was thinking that you could even cover all but a bit at each end with shrink wrap to cover the wires.

nice accessory, very creative.
TLTkrawl
02-05-2007, 04:36 PM
nice
pigeonfarmboy
02-07-2007, 01:48 PM
Yeah looks very good.
lrdraca90
02-08-2007, 06:50 AM
goood idea... might try and steal that idea
sleek6mt
02-08-2007, 08:42 AM
"thumbsup" good tip
Larson627
02-09-2007, 08:14 PM
i might have to try to make a set of those myself "thumbsup"
ILoveRCRockCrawlin
02-10-2007, 07:51 AM
Wow Brian, I think thats the most creative thing you have ever done! Nice job! "thumbsup"
polyophio
02-10-2007, 01:14 PM
Wow Brian, I think thats the most creative thing you have ever done! Nice job! "thumbsup"

Kiss my ***! If you think that looks good wait till you see my front bumper for the Landy."thumbsup"
ColquittCustom405
02-10-2007, 06:10 PM
Pretty cool.
itasor
02-11-2007, 12:06 PM
That's pretty cool -- post some pictures of where you mounted it on your cargo rack as well, I'd like to see what they look like up there!
polyophio
02-11-2007, 01:16 PM
That's pretty cool -- post some pictures of where you mounted it on your cargo rack as well, I'd like to see what they look like up there!


Well I would have to have my cargo rack finished to do that.:lol:

I should have it done soon. I'm still working on the bumpers. :roll:
Mad Scientist
02-12-2007, 07:28 PM
Clever "thumbsup"
'Bout how big are those clips (not counting the tube)?
Cloak
02-12-2007, 08:27 PM
Get another piece of shrink wrap and put it over the non-jawed end of the aligator clamps. Then shrink it down a little bit so it fits a bit more snug on the clamp. Then you can sleeve/unsleeve it for safety. :)
1badduk
02-15-2007, 09:03 AM
Sweet idea
gyrene
04-12-2007, 10:43 PM
What a GREAT IDEA!
Rok_Dok
04-13-2007, 05:37 AM
Ive never had to "jump" someone on the trail but just in case I may make a set.... its a shame nitro trucks dont need "jumped"
razor rc
04-15-2007, 08:12 AM
hey brian,

great idea

ill run them in my r/c on the 29th.

theres going to be another land rover in the club :lol:

mike (they guy with the new brights)