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Fix for wipers flying off/floping around


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So I have had tons of issues using aftermarket bayonet style wipers. They don't stay on very well, and quickly start flopping around on the arms, and I've had one fly off.

 

I ended up finding a set of adapters at Napa that let you use "heavy duty" wipers that bolt on to the arms. Part number 6-98999-146 was $7. It has a slot for the pin, and 2 screw holes. The slot and 1 screw lined up on my arms, so I just used some red loctite on it. They are made to use a shouldered bolt, but I just drilled it out to use a stainless #10 screw with a locknut.

 

Old wobbly wiper:

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New mount with wiper:

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