RPM Ear Clamp Tool
Ensure leak-proof, uniform crimps on CV boots, coolant hoses, and fuel circuits with the RPM SXS Heavy-Duty Ear Clamp Tool! Purpose-built for the fast, simple, and reliable installation of single-ear and double-ear pinch clamps (Oetiker system, stepless ear clamps, and similar styles), this professional pincer tool eliminates the uneven crimps, pinched boots, and loose connections caused by ordinary pliers or side-cutters.
Working on modern powersports machines often involves navigating tight, obstructed spaces—such as deep inside suspension hubs, around steering racks, or behind turbo charge pipes. Engineered with a low-profile, ultra-slim head design, this tool reaches into confined spaces where bulky crimpers cannot fit. Its precision-ground, blunt-face jaws apply balanced, inward-facing leverage to cleanly crush clamp ears without nicking, cutting, or weakening the clamp band or underlying rubber.
Manufactured from forged, heat-treated alloy steel, the tool provides high mechanical leverage to compress stiff stainless steel clamps with minimal hand fatigue. The durable, non-slip dipped handles ensure positive grip and control, even when dealing with greasy CV grease or slippery fluids.
Key Highlights & Technical Specifications:
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Primary Function: Professional crimping and secure closure of single-ear (1-ear) and dual-ear (2-ear) pinch clamps
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System Compatibility: Compatible with genuine Oetiker®, stepless, and universal ear-style clamps
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Head Architecture: Ultra-Slim, low-profile jaw profile for tight clearance zones
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Construction: Heavy-Duty Drop-Forged, Heat-Treated Alloy Steel
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Jaw Design: Precision-ground blunt clamping edges (crimps cleanly without cutting the band)
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Grip Type: Ergonomic, high-friction dipped comfort handles
Features:
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Factory-Grade Crimps: Delivers consistent, uniform clamp closure to ensure high-pressure, 360-degree seals on CV axle boots, fuel injection lines, and cooling circuits.
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Confined-Space Access: Slim-profile head easily slips into cramped wheel wells, tight chassis bulkheads, and compact engine bays.
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Prevents Clamp Damage: Engineered jaw faces compress the clamp ear flat without gouging the metal band or cutting into soft silicone or rubber hoses.
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High Mechanical Advantage: Compound leverage reduces the manual hand pressure required to seat heavy-gauge stainless steel clamps.
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Essential Off-Road Shop Tool: Indispensable for CV axle rebuilds, boot replacements, fuel pump swaps, and high-pressure fluid line repairs.
What's Included:
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(1) RPM SXS Heavy-Duty Ear Clamp Pincer Tool
Fitment & Applications:
Universal tool compatibility across all powersports platforms, automotive applications, and shop environments using ear/pinch clamp systems:
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UTVs & Side-by-Sides: Can-Am (Maverick R, Maverick X3, Defender), Polaris (RZR Pro R, Turbo R, Pro XP, Ranger), CFMoto, Segway, and Kawasaki CV boots, coolant plumbing, and fuel systems
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ATVs & Dirt Bikes: Axle boots, radiator bypass hoses, and high-pressure fuel lines
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Snowmobiles: Ski-Doo, Polaris, Arctic Cat, and Lynx cooling lines, oil injection lines, and intake clamps
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Automotive & Marine: Steering rack gaiters, CV joints, inboard/outboard fuel line assemblies, and PEX plumbing fittings
All orders typically ship within 2-4 business days of order being placed. Weekends, holidays, and weather may slow fulfillment down on order processing. Unless otherwise noted, backordered items will ship according to their estimated shipping times.