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Would any crimp tool work with these clamps....or do I need a crimp tool like this one??

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Old 12-10-2003, 07:24 AM
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Default Would any crimp tool work with these clamps....or do I need a crimp tool like this one??

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/143/vac-line-stuff.jpg"></center><p>If I were to go to the local hardware store and look for one of these...what specs should I be lookin for?
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I used needle nose pliers on mine.
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Default use a pair of dikes... i actually used metal shears to crimp mine. no problems.

A pair of dikes at a local hardware store should run $5 tops, this tool is like $25. Save the cash.
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Default I used one from Autozone...

<img src="http://www5.autozone.com/images/in_our_stores/loan_a_tool/wheel_axle/27057L.jpg">

In their "loan a tool" program. Charged me $10, and when I kept it too long....they told me to keep it! Not a bad investment..

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The proper tool will make it a better, faster and easier job but you can improvise if needed.
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exactly... I have the tool, and end up using little dikes due to the tight spaces...
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