Finally changed Wiper Blades
12-10-2005, 06:25 PM
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Finally changed Wiper Blades
I don't know what took me so long, a year and a half. My wiper blades have chattered since day one. I tried the bending, rainx, etc and nothing kept them from chattering especially on intermittent settings.
I had seen other posts about replacements and today at an O'Reillys I past a display of Trico Innovision. This is probably the best money spent on mods to the truck todate. I dont know how long they will last, but I don't care. It rains a lot here and have to use intermittent mode a lot. They are absolutely silent, I forgot how silent wipers could be.
Anyone with the wiper blade chartering problem I would recommend these in a heart beat.
I had seen other posts about replacements and today at an O'Reillys I past a display of Trico Innovision. This is probably the best money spent on mods to the truck todate. I dont know how long they will last, but I don't care. It rains a lot here and have to use intermittent mode a lot. They are absolutely silent, I forgot how silent wipers could be.
Anyone with the wiper blade chartering problem I would recommend these in a heart beat.
12-10-2005, 07:23 PM
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I just changed mine for the second time. I got the expensive Bosch ones last time. This time I just got the Tricos if I'm going to have to change them every eight months. They seem to work just fine so far...
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12-10-2005, 09:54 PM
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I just did mine today.
the summer Teflon blades tend to warp on the cold and after this last cold snap, the right blade only contacted the glass on the ends.
I put the Teflon/Steel Premium Winter blades from Canuck Tire on this afternoon.
Scotty
the summer Teflon blades tend to warp on the cold and after this last cold snap, the right blade only contacted the glass on the ends.
I put the Teflon/Steel Premium Winter blades from Canuck Tire on this afternoon.
Scotty
12-11-2005, 12:00 AM
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Funny you should mention wiper blades.........because coincidently I just replaced mine today too. During the little ice storm we had mine got packed in and I tore the rubber on one of them trying to free it up. Anyway, I just got mine from the dealer and went back with stock. Maybe next time I will look at some aftermarket ones that are most likely better.
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12-11-2005, 08:35 AM
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I forgot which ones i bought, but they are lifetime warrenty. Here at pepboys they said when ever i need new ones, just bring them back to any pepboys. Good deal IMO, dont have to worry about sending them off to the factory like others.
12-11-2005, 04:11 PM
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I guess Im not the only one with noisy wipers, I have to replace my wipers every month, Ive tried Trico, Bosch, and Anco, none of em work worth a darn. Im open for any suggestions.
12-11-2005, 07:33 PM
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It's my pot and I'll stir it if I want to. If you're not careful, I'll stir your's as well!
Just replaced mine with Michelin blades. Didn't even know Michelin made wiper blades. So far I am happy with them. US$8.00 each.
12-11-2005, 08:02 PM
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I've also had good luck with the Anco Premium blades. The only place that carries the around here is Auto Zone. The premium blades are steel frame, not plastic. The cheaper plastic ones don't hold up. The rubber isn't even as good. I also have found that going to a 22" blade instead of a 24" has helped alot. Less surface area works alot better and I haven't noticed any difference in visibilty.
12-11-2005, 08:15 PM
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Well mine always worked as far as clearing water from the windshield, but the chattering/binding made driving in light rain very nerve wracking sometimes.
I have never tried the Innovision style of wiper blade before so only time will tell how long they will last. They actually seem pretty flimsy not having the metal structure to hold them in place. But they seem to do the job and are silent on the windshield. They were probably the most expensive wiper blades I have every bought at $12.99 each. If they only work silently for 6 months it will be ok with me, worth it for driving in the rain without the racket.
I have never tried the Innovision style of wiper blade before so only time will tell how long they will last. They actually seem pretty flimsy not having the metal structure to hold them in place. But they seem to do the job and are silent on the windshield. They were probably the most expensive wiper blades I have every bought at $12.99 each. If they only work silently for 6 months it will be ok with me, worth it for driving in the rain without the racket.
12-11-2005, 09:14 PM
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I too had the chattering blades. One day in a rain storm I started bending the arms until it stopped. Took a few tries but now they are mostly quiet.
I used two adjustable wrenches and twisted the arm. Interstingly my passenger side wiper has never chattered. I replaced both blades about a year ago and really didn't notice any difference.
I used two adjustable wrenches and twisted the arm. Interstingly my passenger side wiper has never chattered. I replaced both blades about a year ago and really didn't notice any difference.
12-11-2005, 11:39 PM
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I hate wiper blades with a passion. None of them are any good.lol I also hate replacing them. Its just a pain in the rear, any way you look at it. 
The other morning i went out,a nd was taking off in my truck. I hit the wipers forgetting that it had rained the day before,a nd then froze that night. My drivers side one was stuck, and i had to jump out quick, and pull it up so the wiper motor wouldnt burn up, and i pulled the plastic off the rubber part. I just got the rubber off the windshield wehn i came out from school that day.lol
Eric
The other morning i went out,a nd was taking off in my truck. I hit the wipers forgetting that it had rained the day before,a nd then froze that night. My drivers side one was stuck, and i had to jump out quick, and pull it up so the wiper motor wouldnt burn up, and i pulled the plastic off the rubber part. I just got the rubber off the windshield wehn i came out from school that day.lol Eric