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Offline Austin

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Windshield Wipers
« on: February 21, 2016, 09:18:09 AM »
I have despised my 12v wiper motors and arms since day one. They tend to blow all over the place when driving and make the windshield worse when I get caught in the rain. I have the simple wipers and motors that you see all over eBay. I have tried using stiffer springs but it is still useless.

Has anyone had success with a wiper kit? I would like to get something with a standard arm that takes a typical wiper blade that I can pick up at the auto parts store.
« Last Edit: March 02, 2016, 04:09:02 PM by johnrb3b »
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Re: Windshield Whipers
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2016, 12:25:41 PM »
I have not seen anything better. Perhaps a coating of rainx on the glass will help keep the water off.
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Re: Windshield Whipers
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2016, 03:50:46 PM »
I modded up an old Dodge truck wiper to make 2 shortys for my jeep. Let me see if I can post fotos.
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Re: Windshield Wipers
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2016, 07:10:26 PM »
Nice set up Rick.  When the time comes I think I'll copy your work.
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Re: Windshield Wipers
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2016, 07:37:27 PM »
I like that idea.
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Re: Windshield Wipers
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2016, 10:25:04 PM »
Very clever Rick.  Very clever.

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Re: Windshield Wipers
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2016, 01:25:52 PM »
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Re: Windshield Wipers
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2016, 02:46:30 PM »
I just picked up a 52 CJ3A this past weekend and it has a single electric motor set up with linkage to run the wipers. Believe it might be a CJ5 or 7 set up. Uses regular wipers.
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Re: Windshield Wipers
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2016, 12:21:43 PM »
Looks good Rick. I have been experimenting  with different parts, just haven't found a working combination of parts yet. Too tight against the windshield, too much weight. . . at least I know there is hope. At least I have the rainex.
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