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07-12-2013, 01:44 PM
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Dude...I'm a CHICK
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Lakeland Georgia
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Removing wiper arms
Sooo loving getting to work on my truck today, and soooo glad that yall are here with me
 . Someone here, cant remember who, told me to remove the wiper arms and make sure that everything can move freely before attempting to change out a wiper motor that dosent need changed. How do I get the wiper arms off?Thanks so much yall!! junk
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07-12-2013, 01:56 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Whitesboro, Texas
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Re: Removing wiper arms
I know others will tell you how it can be done without a tool – but this little guy is one of the best tools for quickly and easily removing the wiper arms from our trucks.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rn...FeRj7Aodul4AUw You might even be able to find it at your local parts store. Good luck!
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07-12-2013, 01:57 PM
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Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area.
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Re: Removing wiper arms
Lift up, pry off. At least on mine that's what I do. I lift the arm and then with a towel and a claw hammer carefully pry the arm of the post. A hammer works for me cause it give me leverage but others use a special tool for it.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4637155
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07-12-2013, 02:20 PM
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Dude...I'm a CHICK
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Lakeland Georgia
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Re: Removing wiper arms
ok, thanks guys!!! I started with wd40-ing the heck out of all the moving parts I could see through the cowl. It actually did free them up some. Still gonna take the arms off and make sure its all lubed good. Getting ready to take the fam out for a little drive. Yay!!
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07-12-2013, 04:19 PM
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Roto Reuter thats the name...
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Location: Darien, NY
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Re: Removing wiper arms
For $12 buy the Snap On A192 and you'll have it forever.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog Or go on to Ebay and buy one new or used.
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07-12-2013, 04:30 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Ft Wayne Indiana
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Re: Removing wiper arms
Personally I think the specialty tools for this are a waste of money.
I got mine off by using a pick (came from Harbor Freight I believe) to pull on the tang, while using a screwdriver to pry up. Very easy once you get the hang of it.
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07-12-2013, 05:02 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Whitesboro, Texas
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Re: Removing wiper arms
Specialty tool – 5 to 15 dollars
Time savings and no worries about damaging paint or wiper arm – Priceless
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Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. |
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07-12-2013, 05:28 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Lexington, Ky
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Re: Removing wiper arms
Here is a youtube video demonstration on a Corvette but it's the same tool and same principle as our trucks.
I bought the cheap version of the tool and it works fine. Good luck ..........
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