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Old 01-04-2019, 08:25 PM   #1
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wiring harness crimpers

anyone know where i can get the crimpers needed for an AAW wiring harness other than AAW? im just trying to see if there are cheaper options, i know they rent them but i am only home one week a month and i will either use them too long or forget i have them.
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Old 01-04-2019, 08:34 PM   #2
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Re: wiring harness crimpers

I got a set from home depot. They work good probably not exactly like aaw, but did a nice job when I did my bulkhead at the firewall.
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Old 01-04-2019, 08:38 PM   #3
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Re: wiring harness crimpers

happen to have a pic or make and model?
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Old 01-04-2019, 08:48 PM   #4
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Re: wiring harness crimpers

Look for Packard terminal crimpers. I saw this one after searching Tool Aid S&G 18960 .

I bought a used pair that AAW originally sold and they are much better than the ratcheting type.
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Old 01-04-2019, 09:12 PM   #5
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Re: wiring harness crimpers

Also, get an automatic wire stripper like this one. Worth it's weight in gold if you don't have one.

https://www.amazon.com/Kinee-Adjusta...wire+strippers

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Old 01-04-2019, 10:17 PM   #6
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Re: wiring harness crimpers

I would spend the money and buy the right tool. I tried two different 35 dollar tools and both did not work as well as the aww tool I wasted 70 extra dollars. On top of that i just bought a second aww kit for the truck im working on now and plan on a third for my chevelle i will be restoring.
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Old 01-04-2019, 11:02 PM   #7
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Re: wiring harness crimpers

Speedway Motors has a set of two for $138...

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Ameri...iABEgIvuPD_BwE

Expensive but they are the best...IMO...

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Old 01-04-2019, 11:18 PM   #8
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Re: wiring harness crimpers

got the auto stripper, learned that lesson along time ago lol
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Old 01-05-2019, 08:34 AM   #9
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Re: wiring harness crimpers

https://www.alliedelec.com/paladin-t...8000/70199817/

I use this. It has TONS of crimp dies available. I think I have like 6 or so different sets.

It came highly recommended from our electronics department at work. They build harnesses all day.
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Re: wiring harness crimpers

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https://www.alliedelec.com/paladin-t...8000/70199817/

I use this. It has TONS of crimp dies available. I think I have like 6 or so different sets.

It came highly recommended from our electronics department at work. They build harnesses all day.
I think I will get one of those. Thanks for posting.
What dies do you own?
It looks like 2095,2096, & 2097 would be a good place to start.
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Old 01-05-2019, 11:53 AM   #11
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I think I will get one of those. Thanks for posting.
What dies do you own?
It looks like 2095,2096, & 2097 would be a good place to start.
I'm not home to look right now but I will try to look later. I know I have a set for the basic red/blue/yellow splices, a weather pac set, a set for making your own plug wires, and a few others.

It really is a handy tool and the more dies you have the more often you find yourself using it.
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