wiper blade arms
 

Is there an upgrade or a more modern blade arm for a 72 K5 Blazer? Ive bought 3 different kind of blades from parts stores and they all last about a week before rolling over and breaking. It would be great if there was a modern blade arm that would work.

Re: wiper blade arms
 

I've never had any issues with the original Trico metal blades with refills using a stainless insert to support the rubber. They are available at some NAPA and CarQuest stores, as well as online.

Re: wiper blade arms
 

I would agree with the Trico. I've found them at O'Reilly, although the counter guy won't know what you're talking about unless you know the part number. Ask for Trico 33-150.

I'm not aware of any modern upgrade that wouldn't require some type of adapter.

Re: wiper blade arms
 

I ordered square body wiper arms and ran the fluid tube to the arm. they work great. I run Bosch wiper blade replacements with no issue.

Re: wiper blade arms
 

8 years and 30000 miles with no issue. Check to see if your arms have a twist to them. The rubber blade needs to be able to bend back and forth with each swipe.

Re: wiper blade arms
 

Do you have pics and model numbers by chance..?

Re: wiper blade arms
 

These are a little different. Figure i will try them on the 71 plow truck.

Re: wiper blade arms
 

Thank you Sir, so you are saying these will attach to our own arms?... That was my original request to find out if someone figured out which set of modern arms would work on our year trucks.