second tubing section 36 is adjacent to shoulder 34 the outer diameter of second tubing section 36 closely matches the maximum outer diameter 15 of rigid member 12 and the outer diameter of first tubing section 14 such that the outer diameter remains substantially constant across connector 10 a series of dimples 38 are formed in second tubing section 36 by applying a localized force to plastically deform second tubing section 36 and push a small area of the second tubing section 36 wall and sleeve 16 into engagement with crimping groove 18 dimples 38 may be formed by pins or some other member being pushed against second tubing section 36 by hydraulic or mechanical force the pins may be axially located by a jig or other structure that can be temporarily attached to connector 10 so as to reliably align the pins with crimping groove 18 dimples 38 can be placed at any desired radial location on the perimeter of second tubing section 36 and do not require radial alignment within crimping groove 18 the number of dimples 38 required will depend on the size of connector 10 and the axial loads for which the coiled tubing string is rated dimples 38 engage crimping groove 18 and prohibit axial movement of rigid member 12 relative to second.