>>> COMMERCIAL WIPER BLADES <<<

[MIDNIGHT RIDER]

Some months ago, I posted that I had acquired a pair of ANCO 52-18 Commercial Truck wiper-blades and intended to retrofit them onto my F-350.

Well, last weekend, I was at yet another swap-meet and, lo and behold, I found a pair of Trico AL-300 Commercial wiper-arms, FIFTY-CENTs the pair, still new in the box --- un-telling how much they cost at the parts-store.


The commercial arms came with two sizes of replaceable drive-splines; so, obviously those are actually replaceable on big trucks.

However, they would not fit on my F-350.

No problem, I had an extra pair of regular arms that did fit.


I un-sprung the springs and ground the heads off of the rivets that held the splined connector to the arm of both types.

Once the rivets were gone, I found that the pivot bushings were a handy 1/4" I.D., just right for a 1/4" stainless bolt.

I put the commercial arms on the Ford connectors and re-hooked the springs.


These commercial arms are adjustable in about a dozen ways.

I adjusted them to suit and attached them onto the truck.


It already looks and it hasn't even rained yet.


When I placed the old arms and blades beside the new commercial ones, there is no comparison.

The original ones are all flimsy and cheapy-looking; whereas, those big heavy-duty ones look like they mean business .


I am hoping that the better windshield contact of these better blades will now wipe that un-wipable low spot in my windshield that is right where I want to be a'looking.

The flimsy originals would skim across that low spot, no matter which way I bent them.



I am looking forward to the next monsoon.

 

[Worstenemy453]

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[sheepman]

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[BrandonMag]

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[Alex S]

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[fuzzy1626]

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[gatorman21218]

This is interesting. I dont know if its the glass itself or the wipers (each set seems to do it) but mine seem to skid across the glass like a grasshopper in a frying pan. Only the drivers side does it and only on the upstroke. If yours work well then Ill try it

 

[fuzzy1626]

This is interesting. I dont know if its the glass itself or the wipers (each set seems to do it) but mine seem to skid across the glass like a grasshopper in a frying pan. Only the drivers side does it and only on the upstroke.

Exactly what mine tend to do. I'am trying less pressure right now but it's been so dry here I haven't needed them much.

 

[gatorman21218]

Yeah it hasnt rained for a month it seems like in central VA. The only thing green in our yard is my truck I also need to address washing system. Fluid comes out only 25% of the time when I push the button. I think a wire is corroded somewhere

 

[The Warden]

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With living on the coast, I use the wipers on a daily basis (mostly to clean the salt air grime off the windows at the beginning of the day), and while my wipers are adequate, I'm curious to explore options for improvements...

 

[burtcheca]

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With living on the coast, I use the wipers on a daily basis (mostly to clean the salt air grime off the windows at the beginning of the day), and while my wipers are adequate, I'm curious to explore options for improvements...

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[MIDNIGHT RIDER]

I am gonna have to get this picture business learned or hire some six-year-old to do it for me.



I will say one thing for certain; there is more rubber in one of these commercial blades than in a dozen of the originals.



It is no big deal to make them fit.

All one needs are the commercial blades and arms, a couple 1-1/2-inch long 1/4-inch bolts/nuts/washers.

I splurged and used stainless, on account of I didn't want the plain old bolts leaving rust streaks on my glass and making my new arms look all rusty.

I used nylock nuts so they wouldn't vibrate off.


It takes just a minute to grind away the rivet-head with a Dremel and stone.

Knock the rivet out and swap the splined thingie that fits the Ford onto the commercial arm.

They are the same width and fit like they were meant for each other.

Be sure to un-hook the big spring prior to disassembly, and re-hook it once the swap is complete.

 

[Dirtleg]

Yeah it hasnt rained for a month it seems like in central VA.

It lasted until we cut our hayfield. Today actually. Then an unpredicted as of noon today thunderstorm came upon us to drench my freshly cut hay. Normal farmer luck here.

As everyone else said I want pictures. Sounds like a good setup so lets see it.

 

[burtcheca]

It lasted until we cut our hayfield. Today actually. Then an unpredicted as of noon today thunderstorm came upon us to drench my freshly cut hay. Normal farmer luck here.

Sorry about the rain over your cut hay. We were pulling the peanuts out all this week and were praying not to have any rain at this time. We have a huge pile that we need now to pick the shells and put them in bags.

Burt.

 

[bigoilburner19]

pix please