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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...

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I did this on mine.
I have owned it for over 35 years, wipers have never worked better.

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Aggie :D its a great thing to be able to get wiper blades easily now. Only thing that makes me laugh about this is that the circled automotive problem child pointed the way to this solution ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sean Wolff

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Just finished doing this for my '66. Easy to do, works and looks great.

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Just did this on my 65. These are the same wipers they use for early Bronco wiper swaps so I had a few sets in the garage.
Quick and Easy, wipers work great!

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Was just at the junkyard yesterday getting parts for my '96 3500, and looked for some.
Besides Jeeps, these are also on the backs of some Mopar minivans.

-Brad

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I was only looking at Jeeps today and found one. I'll modify it for the left and then find another for the right. Good work to the person who started this.

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whats the advantage of this over stock replacement? just curious

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The replacements I got didn't fit properly and kept falling off, hence another use for gorilla glue.

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@karlbenz The two advantages I see are they take a standard wiper, and they have more pressure on to the window so they wipe better. I think I have a couple extra sets if anyone is looking.

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Karl,
I like these for the simple fact you can walk into any store and buy wiper blades also as BFD says they apply better pressure to the blades so they wipe better. You can get em at junkyards for about 5 bucks a piece or orders new pretty ones for about 25 a piece
Brad,
Good to know that one also :D
Sean

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thanks for the input. I haven't had any issues yet but if I do I will look into that. good to know. (update) I may look harder into it seeing I could use longer wiper blades

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Has anybody figured out a different wiper motor that is faster that possibly would work ??
Using stock or different internal arms??

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Red I have not played with any no.. I bought the newport wiper kit for my truck lol. I have heard on the flat firewall you can use a 73-87 motor but not on the ones with the bucket style motor mounts.

Sean

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my wiper arms must not be original. maybe and aftermarket adapter on them. anywho, I have 15" blades on mine now.

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Pinturbo yup they were ANCO aftermarkets I have a set in a box of parts I got from a guy :D But then again I already have modified jeep setups ready for my truck when the windshield finally goes in!

Sea