So I am looking for Terminal tools

[JerseyBoatBuilder]

As the title says I am looking for terminal tools.
Everyone I know uses and likes the snap on kit seeing the COO I knew there had to be a cheaper OEM.
In defense of Snap On they do charge less for the same kit than Matco, Proto & Grainger but what ever I got a flooded car from Sandy to restore so every dollar counts.
I printed both out and going to show it to my truck guy to see if we can make a deal.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=675568&store=snapon-store&Part=TT12KT


http://www.ebay.com/itm/261119774770?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 

[JASTECH]

The dealer probly pays less then $36.00 for it. Wonder how low he will go. Like Consumers Report stated, Prices shown should be what seller actually paid for car, truck ect., then you the consumer will deside how much is to be paid above cost for service, warranty, freindlyness, extras thrown in ect. I wonder if the sales people will lie more, or less?

 

[Brownsfan]

I have this set.http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=681675&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog Works well amd has not failed me. The set you posted looks like an OTC set.

 

[Wideopentuning]

I have had great luck with this set. It is biased towards the German makes though.

http://www.sears.com/schwaben-terminal-removal-tool-set/p-00929908000P

 

[warpedredneck]

i have that set from matco, good enough kit, think i paid 40 for it

 

[plinker]

I have the S-O set's and a PICO wrather pack set (3pc). Lisle has a few different ones, tooltopia has them. I had also seen a fold up hex key style set somewhere too.

 

[bobcatdan]

I have a textron set and SO set. I wwoudl say one set is as good as the other.

 

[Skin]

snap-on sells two kits, the blue-point rebrand and this

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=681675&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[Humble Mechanic]

@wideopentuning
i have had mixed results with that set. How has your experience been over all?

I have a few factory VW wire pin tools. Sick of paying $50 each for them, but they work awesome.

 

[JerseyBoatBuilder]

I went with the blue point set after showing the ebay auction my guy gave them to me for $40

 

[demonspeed]

@wideopentuning
i have had mixed results with that set. How has your experience been over all?

I have a few factory VW wire pin tools. Sick of paying $50 each for them, but they work awesome.

I believe ecs tuning sells terminal tools for VW's on their website in the tools section. Might be worth a look

 

[theknurl]

JerseyBoatBuilder;
you want terminal toys or terminal crimpers? they aren't on the SO truck!

for Mil-Spec crimpers expect to pay $100-$400 each, USED

my buddy Bob makes ECUs and wiring harnesses designed to live at Bonneville....the Great White Salt **** Hole

yes, Teflon coated wire and Mil-Spec gold plated terminals

his bikes held the turbo liter bike records '89-'02
http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/cinema/suzukiturbo1.mov
Henry Louie's 200MPH+ daily driver

Henry Louie, President of SCTA.......
Southern California Timing Association......the people that run Bonneville

 

[JerseyBoatBuilder]

I already have plenty of capable crimpers and I dont need to get that scientific with it.
I did an entire 8.50 index efi car harness with a paper clip this time I have to get stuff done faster without the aggravation..
I already got what I need thanks.

 

[Ironhorse]

JerseyBoatBuilder;
you want terminal toys or terminal crimpers? they aren't on the SO truck!

for Mil-Spec crimpers expect to pay $100-$400 each, USED

my buddy Bob makes ECUs and wiring harnesses designed to live at Bonneville....the Great White Salt **** Hole

yes, Teflon coated wire and Mil-Spec gold plated terminals

his bikes held the turbo liter bike records '89-'02
http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/cinema/suzukiturbo1.mov
Henry Louie's 200MPH+ daily driver

Henry Louie, President of SCTA.......
Southern California Timing Association......the people that run Bonneville

Are you taking about Knights Crimp tools?...they are great..and yes pricey..you have to buy each die sep....but very nice.

 

[bcradio]

@Humble Mechanic, there is a quoting feature in this forum. You don't need to treat this site like Twitter. Quoting makes it easier to follow the conversation.