American automotive wire?

[Bennylava]

I was looking through Amazon trying to find some wire for my old chevy. And I noticed that all the brands are the usual laughable chinese "brands". They're flash-in-the-pan names that get used until it becomes somewhat inconvenient to someone, and then they're discarded and a new brand name is made up on the spot. I don't think I'll be participating in that unless it's absolutely necessary, and it's usually not.

The wire I was looking at was "Zigpeo" and I saw one brand with the unfortunate name of "Metoot". Hey at least that one suited the company.

So what are the brand names for American wiring? I heard there's a Californian company that makes stranded automotive wire. Another thing that would be really helpful is a website that tracked all the american products companies and where to buy them. There's probably a lot of them on Amazon but if they don't pay to be at the top, maybe you'll find them on page 12.

 

[Pontiac787]

Sherco Auto and Marine has a good selection and fair prices.

 

[The Cobbler]

Grote is a big wire & lighting automotive company

 

[BrandonV]

Deka makes GXL & SXL wire here in the US.

 

[LeeG]

Automotive Primary Wire

Automotive Primary Wire

www.wiringdepot.com

This is what I was looking at the other day.

Lee

 

[purplezr2]

Have you looked at Waytek Electrical?

 

[paranoid56]

after wiring a few cars i started to become a wire snob lol. spec55 for most things now.

 

[Bennylava]

Sherco Auto and Marine has a good selection and fair prices.

Thanks I ended up going with Sherco. The other suggestions had issues like a minimum buy, and didn't take paypal.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I am not sure how oil/gasoline resistant it is, but "marine" (pre-tinned) wiring is great ! No green puss !

 

[mikester]

Ive been buying wire from this place. They carry GXL and TXL in multiple AWGs. They sell small amounts in a ton of colors. They ship pretty fast too.
wirebarn.com

 

[RTM]

Supposedly these guys, never used them

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[rdoty]

WireBarn is my favorite source for GXL. They have variety packs in multiple colors, various bulk lengths, and good prices.

WireBarn for wire and WayTek for MetriPak and WeatherPak connectors have contributed to good wiring and a light wallet...

 

[Sumboodie]

Polar Wire

 

[ERG80]

Welcome to MilSpecWiring.com - MilSpecWiring.com

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Cruiser Wiring

SHOP OWNERS | Harley Stripe Automotive Wire - 540 Colors Available - Custom Len

My faves.

 

[JoeMerchant]

I've ordered from WireBarn 3x now - the first two times the wire was legit, good stuff, just what I ordered. The third time I received an empty mailer - called customer service and he's dragging his feet about waiting for the post office to make good on an insurance claim, had me driving around to file the postal paperwork (over an hour of my time so far), and no movement on a refund (since I had to use other wire because of the delay) or sending replacement for the wire that never made it to me. He says this is super rare - well, if it's super rare, it seems like you could afford to send another $49 order before the postal insurance claim processes instead of screwing your customer with months of delay and hassle.

 

[Firebrick43]

14GXL-BLACK | 14 AWG Black GXL Wire

14 AWG GXL wire in stock. Orders placed before 2pm PT ship same day. Free shipping to the US on orders $25 or more!

www.customconnectorkits.com

Custom connector kits has a wonderful selection of USA made wire below 8 gauge and their customer service is top notch. Their terminal and connectors are not Chinese knockoffs either.



For larger battery cable the best is Gage wire and cable in lousiville.

https://www.batterycablesusa.com/about-us

Exceptionally fast, many times next day for me and their double wall shrink tubing is insanely thick and durable.

 

[johnre]

Another thing that would be really helpful is a website that tracked all the american products companies and where to buy them.

Made In the U.S.A.

A forum... or rather, a list of companies that sell tools and garage related items made in the U.S.A.

www.garagejournal.com

 

[Wamsutta]

I get all my wiring from MID // TERM.

There's a local franchise in town.

 

[HenryAZ]

GXL and TXL for engine compartment wiring.

 

[Willie Makeit]

For small quantities / lengths of specific (GXL, TXL or large gauge/welding cable) type wire for my car projects I almost always use Wire Barn as well. Fair prices, quality wire and fast shipping. I try my best to support small business where i can.

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