Cherokee Wiper Conversion - $$$

[ransil]

on Ebay for $40

item 380206696160

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/66-7...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[El Jefe]

what is the easiest way to go about reinstalling that damn stiff spring after shortening the arms??

 

[Viperwolf1]

Needle-nose vice grips and wheaties.

 

[fmcpeters]

I picked up a set off of ebay from U10072 for $40 plus shipping, very happy with them. Junkyards in Tucson pretty much suck from my experiences.

 

[Smokeater11]

what is the easiest way to go about reinstalling that damn stiff spring after shortening the arms??

I left the little area where upper portion of the wiper pinches down on the flat piece of the arm loose and then put the flat piece that you had to cut into a vise. Hooked up the spring and then pulled on the upper portion until I could slip the rivet in the hole. Two pulls on the air riveter trigger and it was done. Then I pinched down that area where the flat piece slides through just for good measure.

 

[cody72sport]

i bought the flip forward arms and blades from wild horses they work great, very very easy to install, i have even been in rain on some mountain roads and was just fine

 

[El Jefe]

aaand to stay on somewhat on topic- i have been getting quotes for a new windshield at the local car glass shops for 180-260.

Then i read the advice of asking for cut to fit safety, laminated glass...the out the door price for A1 class (automotive safety) if I install it is going to be $63
if they install it: $139. I do have to provide a new gasket though. so i ran to JBG and picked one up for $35 and i will take the EB in for a new windshield tomorrow- (or technically today).

Was getting pretty tired of the old, dull, pitted windshield...tomorrow i shall do the cherokee wiper conversion (have various junkyard $5 special arms)..