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06-06-2024, 07:01 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: castle rock CO
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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.
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06-06-2024, 08:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Elkland, PA
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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.
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06-06-2024, 09:43 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Orem, Utah
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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.
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09-05-2024, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Peyton, CO
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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.
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09-08-2024, 12:49 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Ontario Canada
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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.
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SoCal
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Re: wiper blade arms
Do you have pics and model numbers by chance..?
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