tips for AN fittings an hose?

[THEWHITEZOMBIE]

what are some of yur guys tips on putting all the fittings together?i cant stand this crud anymore i have so many F'ed up fittings an hose ends it retarded,what can i do to make it go like the pros do?
MIKE

 

[66dartman]

You have to make sure that the fitting is for the hose you are using. If you can use some soft jaws in a vise it helps. I also lube the nut and the inside of the fitting threads with oil before assembly. Hope I am not telling you what you already know. They can be a PITA sometimes.