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JJ - 05 May 2005 22:32 GMT

North American Focus use 22" and 19" blades

Is it possible to install a 24" to get more wipe on top part of windsheild?

.....Are Ford Motorcraft blades any good? Are they made by Pylon?

Ford sells them for $16.95 CDN.......
Walmart sells Pylon Lexor ST Silicon for $10.95 and Pylon regualar for $5.95

Anyone have experience with different wiper blades?

TIA

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jb - 06 May 2005 05:31 GMT

I got refills at Walmart for a few dollars. They work.

> North American Focus use 22" and 19" blades
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Chris Whelan - 06 May 2005 07:25 GMT

> North American Focus use 22" and 19" blades
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Yes, you can but you need to change the smaller blade to an 18"
one. I've been using this set-up (in the UK) for 5 years because
it helps reduce the annoying dribble that you get down the centre
of the screen.

Chris

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Peter_SG - 06 May 2005 07:48 GMT

I use 16" left and 24" right. Still has a wee bit of dribble down the
middle though.

Silicon blades are supposedly worth the money as they last much longer,
I know many people who use these, but I haven't tried them out myself.
(Just sharing)

Peter

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The Real Tom - 06 May 2005 14:49 GMT

>North American Focus use 22" and 19" blades
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>Is it possible to install a 24" to get more wipe on top part of windsheild?

Yes, but there might be a draw back. Now that the arm force is spread
over a 24" larger blade, it might not put enough pressure against the
windshield to work as effeicently as it should.

So moral of story, stick with manufacturers recommendations.

hth, imho,

tom @ www.CarFleaMarket.com

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Tim.. - 06 May 2005 18:54 GMT

> >North American Focus use 22" and 19" blades
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> over a 24" larger blade, it might not put enough pressure against the
> windshield to work as effeicently as it should.

I can assure anyone that 24" or even 26" drivers side blades with a 16 or
14" passenger side blade work perfectly well at upto an indicated 90mph on
my '00 Focus Zetec. After that the drivers side one judders.

If you are doing 90+ in the rain then you're an idiot!

Tim..

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