Where can I get this tool?

[Corban_White]

I need to purchase or borrow a CV boot clamp crimp tool today if possible. It looks like this:

I know I can use dikes or pliers or make something or re-use the old clamp but I would rather just get it done right and not worry about leaking grease every day. Thanks.

 

[BCGPER]

I've got one, but it's a bit of a drive for you. You have an EVCO, or other hose supplier near you? They'll have the pliers, or maybe run your joint into them, and they'll crimp it for you.

 

[Corban_White]

I have to crimp it after instalation on the vehicle. I did some calling around and found a napa that says they have one. I will swing over and see if it is the right one.

 

[Corban_White]

Well, napa didn't have the right one so I drove around town and finally found a POS one at checker. Come to find out it is even more of a POS than I thought and wouldn't even crimp the first of 3 clamps halfway before it was bent to sh*t. So I am still looking for a quality one. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[N8RB8R]

well, napa didn't have the right one so i drove around town and finally found a pos one at checker. Come to find out it is even more of a pos than i thought and wouldn't even crimp the first of 3 clamps halfway before it was bent to sh*t. So i am still looking for a quality one. Any help would be appreciated.

snap-on

 

[BCGPER]

I didn't bring mine home with me, but I'll run in and grab it tomorrow if you find yourself in a bind.

 

[Mug]

Auto Zone will rent you a quality one. Return it for a full refund.

 

[Corban_White]

I asked auto zone about renting and he went back to get off the shelf and came back and looked on the computer and said it must have been discontinued. I ended up making my own with some vice grips and a grinder. Thanks a bunch for the offer BC.

 

[Spork]

So were you just looking for end-cutting pliers?
http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hard...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

 

[Meat_]

I've always just used a pair of needle nose.... and no, it's not easy.

 

[Mug]

i asked auto zone about renting and he went back to get off the shelf and came back and looked on the computer and said it must have been discontinued. I ended up making my own with some vice grips and a grinder.

nice

 

[Corban_White]

So were you just looking for end-cutting pliers?
http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hard...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Those would have probably worked but I was afraid of cutting the clamp. The amount of force I had to use to get these as tight as they needed to be was supprising. I actually had to lock the vice grips in as tight as I could get them and then hammer on the jaws to get it because of the flex.

 

[solidfrontaxle]

Those clamps are stupid. I throw them away and coil quality wire around the boot where the clamp goes. Then use pliers and twist the ends together. The twisting tightens the wire down on the boot. Cheap, easy, and solid.

 

[gijohn40]

I need to rebuild the joints on my zj and will be needing the same pliers... thanks for this thread.... I better start looking for a pair before I start the work!

 

[Corban_White]

Feel free to borrow my homemade pair if you like!