rear wiper arm

[Donald]

I got a replacement wiper arm from the dealer for my Jeep. The curved section that holds the blade was only curved back about 1/2", not the normal 1" and no hole (for the pin) to hold in the blade. In that area its slightly different that the old arm. So maybe they updated the part a little. Do I need a different wiper blade. But I cannot see how the blade would be held in. If I need a special blade does that mean I now will always need to go back to the dealer?

 

[Eddie]

I ran into the same thing with my Mazda and found replacements at NAPA Auto.

 

[morris]

when my dodge dealer said a pair of spider gears was $180. i said thats why i know a salvage yard just down the street. bought a BIGGER rear end for $40.

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: Eddie
I ran into the same thing with my Mazda and found replacements at NAPA Auto.


What holds the wiper blade to the wiper arm? I cannot see how unless there is a clamp over the outside of the "U".