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Open Barrel Crimping Tool

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Hey guys, I picked up an open barrel crimping tool, the tool you need to make good connections with your OEM connectors. After looking around online I couldn't find one for less than about $35. Long story short I called a local electronics wholesaler here in town and found a pair for $13.95. They are not the ratcheting sets that you find online, but it looks like it will do the job for a lot less moo-lah. They also had the molex connectors (I know it is disappointing to many that I am using these, but I want it to be stock.) If they don't work I will replace them with something else. They could also source all of the wire I have in the harness. The moral of this story is if you can't find it for a "good" price looking in automotive venues, check out your local electronics wholesaler.

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There's nothing wrong with those connectors IMO. Please let us know how you like those. The ratcheting style are real easy to work although there are times I need a gorilla group to get it to release.
 
Make sure you dont crimp it too tight. Those pliers will cut your wire. Note that the pins and sockets have two sets of crimp tangs. The tangs on the end are strain reliefs that go over the insulation. Thats sometimes hard to do with thicker automotive plastic insulation. Give it a good tug after crimping. Back it up with rosin core electrical solder.
 
Right on all accounts fellas.

CBU - The ratchet would be easier to use and I will let you know how these connectors work. They went together well, but after looking at them closely they look like they would collect dirt easier than the stock connectors. I'll try to think of a way to remedy that.

BD - I figured out the two sets of crimp tangs. They all passed the tug.

OV - Yep. I just didn't mind using these when they were only $13. They seem to work just fine.
 
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