Dodge Ram 2500/3500 for 1998 – 2002 (Gen 2.5) with 24 valve 5.9L Cummins Diesel.
These cables are for Gen 2.5 Dodge Ram Trucks (1998-2002 models) with 24-valve Cummins Diesel.
We offer both kits and individual cables for your vehicle.
Note: that these cables are not an exact drop-in bolt-on replacement. They require that you splice leads into the existing wiring (more info). Cables are shipped with connector and heat shrink to complete the splice.
Gen 3 cables shown. Your’s will be slightly different.
Dodge Battery Cable Kit for Gen 2.5 (1998.5 - 2002), 2/0 #788
Gen 2.5, 5.9L, 24 valve.
Includes: Right Positive 2/0 battery to battery with loom.
Left Positive 2/0 battery to starter with loom. Right and Left Negative Cables w/Loom
Note: On right side negative small wire,the customer must splice to existing wires with factory plugs. A splice and heat shrink is provided. 2 Positive, 2 Negative military style battery terminals with lock nuts and covers.
Please see the picture.
Alternator cable is optional.
$359.67
Dodge Battery Cable Kit for Gen 2.5 (1998.5 - 2002), 3/0 Hard Start #2555
For Gen 2.5, 5.9L, 24 valve, Cummins.
This cold weather kit is for trucks used in extreme weather (i.e. snow plows). They might be a little harder to install than the 2/0 kit. It may require some minor fitting (for example, grinding starter lug for clearance).
Includes:
Right Positive 2/0 battery to battery cable with loom.
Left Positive upgraded 3/0 battery to starter cable with loom for improved Cold Weather/Hard Start performance.
Loom
Note: On right side negative small wire, the customer must splice to existing wires with factory plugs. A splice and heat shrink is provided.
2 Positive, 2 Negative military style battery terminals with lock nuts and covers.
Alternator cable is optional.
$384.45
Individual Battery Cables:
Individual cables do NOT include cover or loom. Covers and loom are available. See the bottom of the page.
Dodge Right Negative wire for 1998.5 to 2002 models
Gen 2.5
Right Negative MIL 3 wire w/pigtail and splice Customer must splice to existing factory plugs on ground wire
$85.83
Dodge Left Negative battery wire for 1998.5 to 2002 models
Gen 2.5
Left Negative MIL 3 wire Gen 2, 24 valve, 5.9 L
$88.11
Dodge Right Positive Cable, 60 inch, Battery-to-Battery, 1994-2002 models
2/0 Right Positive Cable
Includes: 2/0 Battery to battery (aka crossover cable). One (1) Positive (+) military-style battery terminals with a lock nut. Please see the picture.
Loom and cover are optional and available for purchase below.
$69.02
Dodge Left Positive battery to starter for 1998 1/2 to 2002 models - 2/0
2/0 Left Positive Cable for Dodge with Cummins diesel and dual batteries.
Includes: Left Positive 2/0 battery to starter cable. One (1) Positive (+) military-style battery terminal with lock nut. Please see the picture.
Loom and covers are optional and available for purchase below.
$90.58
Dodge Left Positive battery to starter - Gen 2.5 1998.5-2002 models - 3/0 Hard Start
This cold-weather upgrade is for trucks used in extreme weather (i.e. snow plows). They might be a little harder to install than the 2/0 kit. Some customers, but not all, have reported that minor fitting was necessary (ie grind starter lug for clearance).
Includes: Left Positive upgraded 3/0 battery to starter for improved Cold Weather/Hard Start performance. One (1) Positive (+) military-style battery terminals with a lock nut. Please see the picture.
Loom and cover are optional and available for purchase below.
$115.36
Optional Alternator Cables:
67 inch, 4 ga, alternator to fuse box, no fuse link
4 ga alternator wire WITHOUT fuse link for Dodge Gen 2 (alternator to fuse box).
This replaces the OEM alternator wire that goes to the 140A fuse in the fuse box.
$27
Dodge Alternator cable - 4 gauge #893
Various years
Alternator cable 4 gauge 18" alternator with fuse link (for stock alternator)
$38.10
Dodge Alternator cable - 2 gauge #895
For various years
Alternator cable - 2 gauge 18" with fuse link
(for 180A alternator and above)
$43.20
Optional Intake Grid Heater Cables:
Please inspect your truck to determine which of these cables is right for your application.
Dodge Grid Heater Relay Wire (6 ga for single relay) with fuse link #891
This is a replacement for the wire from the battery to the single relay for the grid heater. Works on various years.
6 gauge with fuse link
$34.80
Dodge Grid Heater Relay Wire for dual relays w/fuse link - DIFF lengths #4467
This is a replacement for the wire that splits at the battery and goes to the 2 relays for the grid heaters. Works on various years.
NOTE: Different lengths.
8 gauge with 12 gauge fuse link x 2
$47.00
Dodge Grid Heater Relay Wire for dual relays w/fuse link - SAME lengths #14259
This is a replacement for the wire that splits at the battery and goes to the 2 relays for the grid heaters. Works on various years.
NOTE: SAME lengths.
8 gauge with 12 gauge fuse link x 2
$48.00
Optional Loom and Covers:
Kits include loom and covers but individual cables do NOT.
Military Ordnance/Universal Terminal Covers - per cable
Price is for one (1) cover
NOTE: Included in our FULL dual battery diesel kits.
Select color below.
$5.00
Please choose an option.
Add Loom - Per cable
Wavy plastic cover that protects the wire from physical abrasion
Price is "per cable"
$5.00
Notes from the owner:
Photo credit: Many thanks to a customer for this picture of his truck near St George, Utah.
Listed below are the battery cables for the 1998-2002 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 5.9L Cummins 24 valve Diesel – Gen 2.5
For Dodge Ram model ID and history, click Model ID
How we build them:
The cables are built from 2/0 (“two-aught”) cable for the starter and engine block grounds (with optional 3/0 cold weather/hard start upgrade) and the tin plated (for corrosion resistance) copper terminals. To prevent corrosion from the battery’s acidic fumes, we crimp the terminals with a 12-ton hydraulic crimper then seal the connection with adhesive lined heat shrink. Cables are shipped with anti-corrosion battery washers, military-style battery terminals with “Nylox” style lock nuts.
In stock and ready to ship
The cables on this page are in stock and ready to ship. Orders typically ship the next business day. If you want them a day sooner, we offer a rush service. See a description of rush service at the bottom of the page.
Don’t see the cable you wanted here? Custom Battery Cables be happy to build a custom cable to your specifications. Go to the Custom Orders page for more information.
