winshield wiper - what to replace?

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wanka - 23 Jan 2006 16:07 GMT

I've noticed that my windshield wiper blades don't seem to be pressing
down on the glass as firmly as they used to (1999 Explorer Limited, 100K
miles). Should I replace the entire arm assembly or will replacing the
springs do the trick, assuming I can buy them as separate parts?

Thanks,

Jon

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wanka - 23 Jan 2006 16:14 GMT

> I've noticed that my windshield wiper blades don't seem to be pressing
> down on the glass as firmly as they used to (1999 Explorer Limited, 100K
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> Jon

Before anybody flames me or accuses me of being illiterate, yes I do
know windshield [original subject line] contains a "d" - just wasn't
paying enough attention. ;-)

Jon

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Fathergoose - 17 Feb 2006 00:12 GMT

> I've noticed that my windshield wiper blades don't seem to be pressing
> down on the glass as firmly as they used to (1999 Explorer Limited, 100K
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>
> Jon

Go to NAPA, or someplace of equal or better quality, and get the whole arm
with the spring assembly.
This includes the rubber wiper.
That's what I did and it worked out OK.
Bill V.

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