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.

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.

Re: wiring harness crimpers
 

happen to have a pic or make and model?

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.

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. :chevy:

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

j

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.

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...

:chevy::chevy::chevy:

Re: wiring harness crimpers
 

got the auto stripper, learned that lesson along time ago lol
thanks everyone

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.

Re: wiring harness crimpers
 

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.

Re: wiring harness crimpers
 

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.