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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Clamp pliers
I just installed new tie-rods for on my 95 325is. I bought clamps to secure the rubber boot that protects the inner balljoint from Pelican, part #'s 32 11 1 137 132 and 32 13 1 094 100. They are crimp type clamps like this:
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11-24-2008, 12:09 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Atlanta
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Not sure of the exact tool needed, but when I worked on mine, I improvised with a pair of thin needle-nose pliers. The crimp did not look as "pretty", but it's been on there for three years now and I would say that it is effective enough.
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11-24-2008, 02:49 PM
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Mr. Diety
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Flower Mound, TX
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I got something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-30800-Boot-Clamp-Pliers/dp/B0002SREPY worked great. |
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11-26-2008, 10:38 AM
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