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Join Date: May 2014
Location: lawton mi
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Windshield wiper blade change
I stopped in to have new wiper blades at a chain, asked for help installing them, only to have a plastic insert fall out of the old one(rotted), and the new ones don't fit. They slop around. What can you do to make them fit or where do you get some that fit?
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Dallas, GA
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Re: Windshield wiper blade change
You need the little plastic adapter insert; I think most come with them.
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 34
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Re: Windshield wiper blade change
I used ANCO winter blades. They come with the little doodad to make them fit the old arms. Anco makes a couple other styles that also come with the doodad.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: West Sacramento, CA
Posts: 368
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Re: Windshield wiper blade change
Yeah, I think ANCO are the only ones with the doodads. Check the package before you buy, they aren't always in there. I also think they are only in the 12" size (not 13"). I get them at Walmart - cheaper than auto stores.
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 169
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Re: Windshield wiper blade change
The ANCO are the only ones that I could find. I had the same problem. Found some on eBay really cheap and them work great!
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: lawton mi
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Re: Windshield wiper blade change
Once again, this forum saves the day, its raining today, and I was able to salvage the insert from the passenger side, cut some thin aluminum and inserted it in the passenger side with two flat tooth picks. Seems to be good for now, but I am definitely checking out all of your suggestions while out and about. Safe journey's, these trucks are an adventure.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: West Sacramento, CA
Posts: 368
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Re: Windshield wiper blade change
Couldn't find ANCO blades anywhere (Pep Boys, O'Riley, AutoZone, Walmart, etc.). The model number that fits is 31-13 (or 31-12). Finally checked out Napa. They have their own brand. Model OWI NB13 is the one that works....
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#8 |
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: lawton mi
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Re: Windshield wiper blade change
Thank you, I'm making a note and saving for future reference. cd
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL
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Re: Windshield wiper blade change
I ended up using some "cut to fit" blades which worked perfect. I think they were 6mm wide.
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Portland, Maine
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Re: Windshield wiper blade change
Amazon sells the Anco 31-13 for $6.49 shipped. I just ordered my 2nd set.
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