GM Oetiker clamp torque question

[HangFire]

I just got myself new Lisle 30800 boot clamp pliers. The back of the packaging says:

"The heavy, dimpled, stainless steel clamp used on some GM application must be crimped to a specific torque settings. When crimping the clamp, the aluminum anvil on the tool must be deactivated."

The makes me wonder, would it be OK to leave the anvil there if I knew what the torque setting differential was, the difference caused by the anvil flattening the ear? Does everyone clamping oetikers on GM's leave the ear or ears sticking out, just because they had to use a torque wrench?

 

[Trav]

I have this tool and cant remember ever removing anything, to be honest I cant remember ever using a torque wrench or other drive tool on it either. I use mostly aftermarket poly or composite boots and real Oetiker brand clamps which pretty much tosses OE torque specs out.

 

[HangFire]

Thanks. I was hoping you, and clineberger would weigh in.

Unlike some other ear clamp brands, the Lisle tool doesn't advertise a clamp removal feature. I got it because the cheaper Knipex tool left the ear sticking up so high... so I'm definitely not removing the center anvil.