How do I get my windshield wiper arms off without damaging them? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72Blazerod · 12-24-2003, 07:55 PM

Hi guys,

I hope this is an easy question, but I have to remove the windshield wiper arms from my 1972 Blazer and I don't want to scratch them all up. Is there an easy way to do this? Thanks guys!

Rod

lukecp · 12-24-2003, 07:57 PM

There is a little clip on the base of the arm where it attaches to the stud.....pull the clips down with a screwdriver and the wiper arm should then slide right off.

If it is stuck on, pry on them with a piece of wood or something so you don't scratch them.

junkyardjohn · 12-24-2003, 09:49 PM

OR YOU COULD JUST BUY A PAIR OF THESE WINDSHIELD WIPER REMOVING PLIERS. THEY'RE MADE BY K D & COST UNDER $10 & ARE MADE HERE IN THE GOOD OL U.S.A. & WILL TAKE YOUIR WIPERS OFF IN LESS THAN 3 SECONDS WITHOUT DAMAGING ANYTHING. JOHN

**Ironhorse** · 12-24-2003, 10:16 PM

Hey 'John, Can you post a part number for those windshield wiper pliers? Would like to see if my local store can order them. Never seen them in the shelves. Would be a handy item to have in the tool box. Thanks, Ironhorse

junkyardjohn · 12-24-2003, 10:25 PM

SURE ... THEY'RE PT. # K-D 2039
THEY ARE SLICKER THAN GREASED OWL POOP

**Ironhorse** · 12-24-2003, 10:40 PM

Thanks 'John, That was a quick reply. Love this board ! Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

Andy4639 · 12-25-2003, 12:53 AM

Here is another tool that most NAPA stores have on the shelf.

Injected68LS1 · 12-26-2003, 02:06 AM

I have always been able to take mine off with out any tools. I pull the arm up and with the same hand push down by the pivot with my thumb. That takes the sideways load off of the shaft. Then with my other hand pull up on the opposite side. Works like a charm. If that doesn't work get a screwdriver and pry very carefully while still pushing down with your thumb.

71-longbed · 01-19-2004, 05:06 PM

hey junkyardjohn.. is there a website where i can order those pliers ??.....

demi · 01-19-2004, 05:14 PM

http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdbody01.html#2039

1969 GMC · 01-19-2004, 06:37 PM

i used this big iron hook type thing my dad has...hit it with a hammer and it pops the wiper arm off. i guess its ok on a truck like mine, but i wouldn't use it on a truck with a good windshield or good paint job.

Brad · 01-20-2004, 12:49 AM

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but before you put them back on, make sure you put vaseline or anti-sieze lube on them. Makes for taking them off the next time much easier.

12-24-2003, 07:55 PM	#1
72Blazerod Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 127	How do I get my windshield wiper arms off without damaging them? Hi guys, I hope this is an easy question, but I have to remove the windshield wiper arms from my 1972 Blazer and I don't want to scratch them all up. Is there an easy way to do this? Thanks guys! Rod __________________ 1987 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton 4x4 (Beater) 1998 GMC Suburban 2500 4x4 1972 Olds 442 Convertible 2006 GMC 2500 Duramax Crew Cab (Sold) 1972 Blazer 4x4 (Sold)

12-24-2003, 09:49 PM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	OR YOU COULD JUST BUY A PAIR OF THESE WINDSHIELD WIPER REMOVING PLIERS. THEY'RE MADE BY K D & COST UNDER $10 & ARE MADE HERE IN THE GOOD OL U.S.A. & WILL TAKE YOUIR WIPERS OFF IN LESS THAN 3 SECONDS WITHOUT DAMAGING ANYTHING. JOHN Attached Images __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 12-24-2003 at 09:52 PM.

12-24-2003, 10:16 PM	#4
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,154	Hey 'John, Can you post a part number for those windshield wiper pliers? Would like to see if my local store can order them. Never seen them in the shelves. Would be a handy item to have in the tool box. Thanks, Ironhorse __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks Last edited by Ironhorse; 12-24-2003 at 10:18 PM.

12-24-2003, 10:25 PM	#5
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	SURE ... THEY'RE PT. # K-D 2039 THEY ARE SLICKER THAN GREASED OWL POOP __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

12-24-2003, 10:40 PM	#6
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,154	Thanks 'John, That was a quick reply. Love this board ! Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

12-24-2003, 07:57 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	There is a little clip on the base of the arm where it attaches to the stud.....pull the clips down with a screwdriver and the wiper arm should then slide right off. If it is stuck on, pry on them with a piece of wood or something so you don't scratch them. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

12-25-2003, 12:53 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Another tool Here is another tool that most NAPA stores have on the shelf. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-26-2003, 02:06 AM	#8
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	I have always been able to take mine off with out any tools. I pull the arm up and with the same hand push down by the pivot with my thumb. That takes the sideways load off of the shaft. Then with my other hand pull up on the opposite side. Works like a charm. If that doesn't work get a screwdriver and pry very carefully while still pushing down with your thumb. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

01-19-2004, 05:06 PM	#9
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	hey junkyardjohn.. is there a website where i can order those pliers ??..... __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

01-19-2004, 05:14 PM	#10
demi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 305	http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdbody01.html#2039

01-19-2004, 06:37 PM	#11
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	i used this big iron hook type thing my dad has...hit it with a hammer and it pops the wiper arm off. i guess its ok on a truck like mine, but i wouldn't use it on a truck with a good windshield or good paint job. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

01-20-2004, 12:49 AM	#12
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but before you put them back on, make sure you put vaseline or anti-sieze lube on them. Makes for taking them off the next time much easier. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

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