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TLDR: Wiper arms from a 1997 Saturn Sl2 or any S series can be used to convert our wiper blades from the pin style to the much better hook style.
I just wanted to post this in hopes it helps someone else who wants to update their wiper arms, or is missing their wiper arms and doesn't want to dish out $50 on ebay. My car was missing its wiper arms entirely and I'm a cheap bastard so I went looking through the scrap heap to see what I could make work. Alas, the wiper arms from a 1997 Saturn SL2 bolted straight on and work excellent. I know only one is pictured however I can assure you both are currently in use. In case you're in a scrap yard pulling this as you read, I'll let you know that I used the rear wiper blade from 2 2003 subaru foresters on my wipers and they work perfectly. You might get away with something longer but this is just what worked for me. Good luck!
TLDR: Wiper arms from a 1997 Saturn Sl2 or any S series can be used to convert our wiper blades from the pin style to the much better hook style.
I just wanted to post this in hopes it helps someone else who wants to update their wiper arms, or is missing their wiper arms and doesn't want to dish out $50 on ebay. My car was missing its wiper arms entirely and I'm a cheap bastard so I went looking through the scrap heap to see what I could make work. Alas, the wiper arms from a 1997 Saturn SL2 bolted straight on and work excellent. I know only one is pictured however I can assure you both are currently in use. In case you're in a scrap yard pulling this as you read, I'll let you know that I used the rear wiper blade from 2 2003 subaru foresters on my wipers and they work perfectly. You might get away with something longer but this is just what worked for me. Good luck!
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Seriously, good tip! Those original wipers arms are getting hard to find. Especially the plastic caps.
if it helps i just measured an original wiper blade and it is 450mm, or 18". once you ditch the pin style wiper, there is a whole universe of blades to choose from
I'm still using a set of Triple-Edge wiper blades (*circa 1998) which I pulled off of my Black 80LS and put on my 84SE. After all this time, they're still going strong; silicone blade with extra edges on the sides, and they've never worn out, never shown any signs of failure, and still work as well today as when these things were popular on the "As-Seen-On-TV" commercials.
I tried to buy another set for my other vehicles, and the company went out of business. They made them so well that they had no repeat customers...
Zeke, did the splines match exactly, or did you have to force them at all? Also, when in use do the blades stay on the glass and work well, or do they go over the windshield frame anywhere? Any chance of getting a pic with them swept up, to see how much of the windshield gets swept? I love the idea, but worry about wonky fitment or operation.
Thanks!
Zeke, did the splines match exactly, or did you have to force them at all? Also, when in use do the blades stay on the glass and work well, or do they go over the windshield frame anywhere? Any chance of getting a pic with them swept up, to see how much of the windshield gets swept? I love the idea, but worry about wonky fitment or operation.
Thanks!
The black caps are hard enough to find... but even worse are the rubber boots that cover the shaft under the wiper arm. They age quickly (-10 years) even when the car is garaged, shrink, and get brittle.
I'll have to find a set of these, the passenger one is missing the pin. Unless someone sells just the pins, this may be the better and more resourceful alternative. Anyone have any leads on the wiper mechanism bushings too?
I found a set of 2000 - 02 Saturn SL2 arms but they are too long. Like, 4" longer than stock on driver's side, 6" on passenger's. I would have to use 12" blades to keep them on the glass, so they won't work. I'd like to know if Zeke's '97 arms were a good length.... it looks good at rest, but I want to see it up before I spend any more money on them.
I found a set of 2000 - 02 Saturn SL2 arms but they are too long. Like, 4" longer than stock on driver's side, 6" on passenger's. I would have to use 12" blades to keep them on the glass, so they won't work. I'd like to know if Zeke's '97 arms were a good length.... it looks good at rest, but I want to see it up before I spend any more money on them.
05-20-18, 10:25 PM
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