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Originally Posted by look 171

Neither way, they are too short

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gold-GM-Side-Post-Battery-Terminal-W-Amp-Stud-Car-Audio-Power-Wire-Amp-Install-/201091299838

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Power-Install-Battery-Terminal/dp/B00OVHCPD8

https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item-18129-JL-Audio-XB-SPTM-Side-Post-Battery-Terminal-Adaptors.html

I think you bought the wrong ones. Side post terminals can be MUCH better than top post, but you need the right type of connectors.