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Ok guys been doing some research in my off time and found an alternative that requires a lil work but according to guys that are using this mod it works fantasticly!!!! Jeep Cherokee 84-95 rear wiper arms use a 1/2 inch knurled post parts number 42873 at oreillys double check me on it since my truck is far away from this yet. But two friends arm using them after mods and quite happy with the results :D
next:
steps one by one to make the mod
the wiper "rod" on one arm needs turned 180 degrees to match the stock on
pictures to follow of the steps :D

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first step two wiper arms I got junkyard ones for my initial experiments but aftermarket has them available readily since the jeeps are popular :D

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second step drill out the rivet on the arm you are to modify for the swap. You can see where I flattened out the spring mount curve with a hammer it needs to be rebent the other direction when the arm is turned

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ok next step remount the arm 180 degrees in the frame and use a 4-40 bolt to secure it in place

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4-40 bolt secured at ace hardware :)

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finished mount and grab a new off the shelf set of wiper arms :D 13 inch arms work but these are shorter so you may be able to use 14 inch blades as well... Going to do this for my truck when I get it there and post blade parts numbers for yall

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Often wondered about the rear wiper arms. Thanks for the post as I will need to do something soon my drivers side is loosing its spring tension.
Jimmy

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Thanks for posting this here, Sean. Great write up!

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Here is a picture with them installed on a friends truck :D hope yall enjoy he said he grabbed a set of thirteen inch blades from baxter autoparts lol

Sean

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Wow... that's gonna work AWESOME on my K10 build!!!
Thanks!

-Brad

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Brad54
All in love for my truck share ideas makes this forum tge best out there ��

Sean

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Nice write up, Thanks for sharing.

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FAQ section maybe?

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Dpowers that would be great but ya know if it gets out there and used is all i care about :)
Sean

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That truck looks familiar!

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Thanks for posting this Sean :)

Are the blades your friend used the blades for the Cherokee?

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Captainfab
Not sure they are 13 inch blades i believe 14 blades will work also will post more wgen i get mine built i have tge arms coming in this week coming. Will ask Aaron which length blades he used as well
Sean

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13 inch Cherokee blade for rear window is what my friend Aaron used
Sean

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It's my truck. 14" should work just fine. Really good upgrade to bring it to modern day reliable wipers that can be replaced every year easily now.

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Hey Aaron
Awesome good to know :) my friend in dallas i believe used 14 inch blades
Sean

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Thank you sdwolff98 for making this write up. I was looking all over for this exact upgrade/build. That makes everything easier for finding wiper blades and reliability. If you guys could make it a sticky I am sure other people would love it too.

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Soooo, you only have to turn one of 'em around...cool deal, best forum around!

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Thank you for the tip. I just did this on my 64 today and love it. It works really well to me on mine since I do not have any stainless windshield trim/moldings. The black just fits right in.

Thanks again man.

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Great idea and write up!

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I went to the local pick a part yard last Friday because of this thread. I was able to find 2 Cherokee's that still had the rear wipers on them. $10 later I have a set to start with. Once I get some shop time, I will update my thread with my version of this swap.

Thanks for the information. I was not sure what I was going to do for wipers on my truck. Mine have been MIA for over a decade...