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karlbenz · 07-14-2019, 05:03 PM

Got mine the other day. modded the one today. when I went to bend that spring bracket the other way it broke. drilled a hole in the wiper arm and put it the spring in it. I used a rivet instead of a bolt on mine to swap the arm.

Did I hear someone mention a 15" blade? Or is 14" the number to go with?

BigDan3131 · 07-20-2019, 04:21 AM

I'm actually looking to find the J Hook style of arm to work and since I have access to everything at work I will see what I can find. If I find anything I will let you know.

sdwolff98 · 07-26-2019, 07:34 PM

Big Dan that would be awesome to see as well

IF ya can find them with 1/2 splined posts they will most likely work too

Thanks
Sean

jthomasser · 12-19-2020, 05:23 PM

thanks for pointers here. for my 1966 c10 fleetside.

i took a chance and ordered some adjustable blades off amazon. the hint was the jeep arms. the key was the 1/2 drum connector, the length of arm, and these actually have an end tilt adjustment. they flip up, take standard 13" blades and the black actually looks pretty nice against the window rubber. here's the the part on amazon.

Wexco 200714 11"-14" Wiper Armn
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FVXBNBU/

they go on and adjust super easy with just a couple Allen wrenches.

sdwolff98 · 12-19-2020, 06:29 PM

Big Dan there ya go!!!
Sean

bcrumb · 08-25-2021, 06:23 PM

FYI, I haven't installed them yet but went to Summit Racing Equipment and had them order two arms for rear window 1990 Cherokee. $16.99 each, Junk yard wanted $25 each for used. Summit p/n CWA-56000598. They are the correct length, about 14 inches and they have the spray jet and hose attached. Saw them on Rock Auto also, but description said they were 18 inches long. I think this was an error, and these would have been the exact same.

karlbenz · 09-01-2021, 10:21 PM

Anyone have trouble with the jeep spring not being strong enough at highway speeds?

Asshat · 10-25-2021, 10:39 PM

I did not see what part number to use for the wiper blade?

Is RockAuto the only place to get these. Is this it:
Valeo 598187

Where do you get the 14” blades?

**cwcarpenter98** · 10-25-2021, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asshat

I did not see what part number to use for the wiper blade?

Is RockAuto the only place to get these. Is this it:
Valeo 598187

Where do you get the 14” blades?

For the arm, I used the Dorman PN 42873. You should be able to get it wherever Dorman products are sold.

On the blade, any blade that uses the same mounting point as the arm will work. It doesn't have to be a rear blade specific to the Cherokee

sdwolff98 · 10-25-2021, 10:55 PM

Cwcarpentwr,
Thanks for that input... got so many things going on have not put my set in yet.. lack of windshield does not help lol

Thank you sir!!!!
Sean

Asshat · 10-25-2021, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

For the arm, I used the Dorman PN 42873. You should be able to get it wherever Dorman products are sold.

On the blade, any blade that uses the same mounting point as the arm will work. It doesn't have to be a rear blade specific to the Cherokee

Thank you!

SkinnyG · 10-25-2021, 11:15 PM

I also ordered 42873, which come with squirters (conspicuously absent on my '61). Have done nothing with them yet, as I'm a long ways away from even installing the windshield....

**cwcarpenter98** · 10-26-2021, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdwolff98

Cwcarpentwr,
Thanks for that input... got so many things going on have not put my set in yet.. lack of windshield does not help lol

Thank you sir!!!!
Sean

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asshat

Thank you!

Happy to help!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

I also ordered 42873, which come with squirters (conspicuously absent on my '61). Have done nothing with them yet, as I'm a long ways away from even installing the windshield....

I was thinking about using the squirters on the arms, but I couldn't figure out a way to get from the much larger hose I had from my reservoir to the very small hose on the arm. I ended up using a set of nozzles from a 67-72 and put them in the factory holes already drilled in the piece under the cowl panel. Maybe one day I'll go back and try to get the arm nozzles to work

SkinnyG · 10-26-2021, 10:43 AM

I'm sure there are hose reducers out there. I think I got some in a "handy pak" of wee hose T's and such.

Asshat · 10-26-2021, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

For the arm, I used the Dorman PN 42873. You should be able to get it wherever Dorman products are sold.

On the blade, any blade that uses the same mounting point as the arm will work. It doesn't have to be a rear blade specific to the Cherokee

I think most of these blades have two mounting styles built in, the J hook and pin style.

Asshat · 10-28-2021, 11:09 PM

So what we’re doing here is flipping the arm on both wipers, right?

Asshat · 10-29-2021, 12:00 AM

I think I got it…

DING DONG!!!

https://youtu.be/3bDhu8H4ag8

**cwcarpenter98** · 10-29-2021, 01:44 AM

Only flip one wiper arm, specifically, the arm you'll be putting on the driver's side

Asshat · 10-29-2021, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Only flip one wiper arm, specifically, the arm you'll be putting on the driver's side

Yup!
It worked!

**slepysal** · 10-30-2021, 01:05 PM

any tips on re attaching the spring after you flip the arm?

**The Rocknrod** · 10-31-2021, 01:51 PM

For the original wiper arm guys - https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/WIP61533

leadfootracin · 07-14-2022, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

any tips on re attaching the spring after you flip the arm?

how are you guys getting the spring back on

thanx jr GOT IT

vince1 · 09-13-2022, 07:02 PM

I finally got around to modifying the Jeep arm that I've had sitting around for years, to the driver's side on the 66. It was easier than expected.

I did use heat to bend the spring attach end in the opposite direction as I didn't want it to break.

I knew there was info on it here so I thought I'd bump this up to the top again. Nice write up.

BTW I think 14" blades would be too long on mine due to probable overlap.

sdwolff98 · 09-13-2022, 07:23 PM

First Time I did the spring replacement it was pure ass luck. Second set I built for my truck used my benchvice to pull the arm down far enough the slide the rivet in place.

Sean

**cwcarpenter98** · 09-13-2022, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vince1

BTW I think 14" blades would be too long on mine due to probable overlap.

I think I bought 14" blades last time. The ones I used have an offset mounting hole, so depending on which orientation, the blades will either barely hit or they won't

07-14-2019, 05:03 PM	#51
karlbenz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kannapolis, nc Posts: 528	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D Got mine the other day. modded the one today. when I went to bend that spring bracket the other way it broke. drilled a hole in the wiper arm and put it the spring in it. I used a rivet instead of a bolt on mine to swap the arm. Did I hear someone mention a 15" blade? Or is 14" the number to go with? __________________ 2000 c3500 utility bed 7.4l 5sp manual old body style. Cab and chassis 1964 GMC K10 383cu in/sm465/twin stick np205 1965 Chevy C60

07-20-2019, 04:21 AM	#52
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D I'm actually looking to find the J Hook style of arm to work and since I have access to everything at work I will see what I can find. If I find anything I will let you know. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

07-26-2019, 07:34 PM	#53
sdwolff98 Turning Wrenches Daily Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gladewater Texas Posts: 1,129	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D Big Dan that would be awesome to see as well IF ya can find them with 1/2 splined posts they will most likely work too Thanks Sean __________________ Work! Play! Work work work! Money to play with. 64 GMC, 66 burb 4x4, and now 64 1ton money pits......ahhh life is good. Upcoming move back to Texas Dallas bound we are this september!!! 1964 GMC I1500 2wd (my baby) 8.1 allison 6 spd conversion Aka Smurf http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438342 2016 Ram Big Horn 4WD parts hauler 2010 Chevy HHR wife new car after the circled problem blew up!!! 1981 Ram D150 /6 auto Wife's sunday driver Living outside Gladewater Texas now working in Longview at the hospital there future project toys: 1966 Chevy K14 carryall aka Smurfette future project 283/auto overdrive http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551867

12-19-2020, 05:23 PM	#54
jthomasser Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 9	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D thanks for pointers here. for my 1966 c10 fleetside. i took a chance and ordered some adjustable blades off amazon. the hint was the jeep arms. the key was the 1/2 drum connector, the length of arm, and these actually have an end tilt adjustment. they flip up, take standard 13" blades and the black actually looks pretty nice against the window rubber. here's the the part on amazon. Wexco 200714 11"-14" Wiper Armn https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FVXBNBU/ they go on and adjust super easy with just a couple Allen wrenches. Last edited by jthomasser; 12-22-2020 at 03:12 PM.

12-19-2020, 06:29 PM	#55
sdwolff98 Turning Wrenches Daily Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gladewater Texas Posts: 1,129	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D Big Dan there ya go!!! Sean __________________ Work! Play! Work work work! Money to play with. 64 GMC, 66 burb 4x4, and now 64 1ton money pits......ahhh life is good. Upcoming move back to Texas Dallas bound we are this september!!! 1964 GMC I1500 2wd (my baby) 8.1 allison 6 spd conversion Aka Smurf http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438342 2016 Ram Big Horn 4WD parts hauler 2010 Chevy HHR wife new car after the circled problem blew up!!! 1981 Ram D150 /6 auto Wife's sunday driver Living outside Gladewater Texas now working in Longview at the hospital there future project toys: 1966 Chevy K14 carryall aka Smurfette future project 283/auto overdrive http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551867

08-25-2021, 06:23 PM	#56
bcrumb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: atlanta, ga Posts: 2	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D FYI, I haven't installed them yet but went to Summit Racing Equipment and had them order two arms for rear window 1990 Cherokee. $16.99 each, Junk yard wanted $25 each for used. Summit p/n CWA-56000598. They are the correct length, about 14 inches and they have the spray jet and hose attached. Saw them on Rock Auto also, but description said they were 18 inches long. I think this was an error, and these would have been the exact same.

09-01-2021, 10:21 PM	#57
karlbenz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kannapolis, nc Posts: 528	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D Anyone have trouble with the jeep spring not being strong enough at highway speeds? __________________ 2000 c3500 utility bed 7.4l 5sp manual old body style. Cab and chassis 1964 GMC K10 383cu in/sm465/twin stick np205 1965 Chevy C60

10-25-2021, 10:39 PM	#58
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D I did not see what part number to use for the wiper blade? Is RockAuto the only place to get these. Is this it: Valeo 598187 Where do you get the 14” blades? __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

10-25-2021, 10:55 PM	#60
sdwolff98 Turning Wrenches Daily Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gladewater Texas Posts: 1,129	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D Cwcarpentwr, Thanks for that input... got so many things going on have not put my set in yet.. lack of windshield does not help lol Thank you sir!!!! Sean __________________ Work! Play! Work work work! Money to play with. 64 GMC, 66 burb 4x4, and now 64 1ton money pits......ahhh life is good. Upcoming move back to Texas Dallas bound we are this september!!! 1964 GMC I1500 2wd (my baby) 8.1 allison 6 spd conversion Aka Smurf http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438342 2016 Ram Big Horn 4WD parts hauler 2010 Chevy HHR wife new car after the circled problem blew up!!! 1981 Ram D150 /6 auto Wife's sunday driver Living outside Gladewater Texas now working in Longview at the hospital there future project toys: 1966 Chevy K14 carryall aka Smurfette future project 283/auto overdrive http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551867

10-25-2021, 11:15 PM	#62
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,267	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D I also ordered 42873, which come with squirters (conspicuously absent on my '61). Have done nothing with them yet, as I'm a long ways away from even installing the windshield.... __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

10-26-2021, 10:43 AM	#64
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,267	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D I'm sure there are hose reducers out there. I think I got some in a "handy pak" of wee hose T's and such. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

10-28-2021, 11:09 PM	#66
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D So what we’re doing here is flipping the arm on both wipers, right? __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

10-29-2021, 12:00 AM	#67
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D I think I got it… DING DONG!!! https://youtu.be/3bDhu8H4ag8 __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

10-29-2021, 01:44 AM	#68
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D Only flip one wiper arm, specifically, the arm you'll be putting on the driver's side __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

10-30-2021, 01:05 PM	#70
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D any tips on re attaching the spring after you flip the arm? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "



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10-31-2021, 01:51 PM	#71
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D For the original wiper arm guys - https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/WIP61533 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

09-13-2022, 07:02 PM	#73
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,170	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D I finally got around to modifying the Jeep arm that I've had sitting around for years, to the driver's side on the 66. It was easier than expected. I did use heat to bend the spring attach end in the opposite direction as I didn't want it to break. I knew there was info on it here so I thought I'd bump this up to the top again. Nice write up. BTW I think 14" blades would be too long on mine due to probable overlap. __________________ 66 fleetside 350 4sp

09-13-2022, 07:23 PM	#74
sdwolff98 Turning Wrenches Daily Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gladewater Texas Posts: 1,129	Re: ok another answer the the eternal wiper arm thread :D First Time I did the spring replacement it was pure ass luck. Second set I built for my truck used my benchvice to pull the arm down far enough the slide the rivet in place. Sean __________________ Work! Play! Work work work! Money to play with. 64 GMC, 66 burb 4x4, and now 64 1ton money pits......ahhh life is good. Upcoming move back to Texas Dallas bound we are this september!!! 1964 GMC I1500 2wd (my baby) 8.1 allison 6 spd conversion Aka Smurf http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438342 2016 Ram Big Horn 4WD parts hauler 2010 Chevy HHR wife new car after the circled problem blew up!!! 1981 Ram D150 /6 auto Wife's sunday driver Living outside Gladewater Texas now working in Longview at the hospital there future project toys: 1966 Chevy K14 carryall aka Smurfette future project 283/auto overdrive http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551867

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