Winter Wiper Replacement

[66 Galaxie]

Any updates about the best winter blades for our trucks??

 

[Doubeleive]

Any updates about the best winter blades for our trucks??

there really is no easy solution to a engineering design flaw that has been present on GM suv's since 2007 and has proceeded to get worse with each following generation
these knuckleheads just screwed it up period.

if you are considering the bosch or arrow then these trico's are a direct competitor at probably 1/2 the cost
they come with a variety of adapter fittings, so if it say's "not for your vehicle" disregard it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005WTPC4S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[olyelr]

Yep…it isnt an issue with the wipers persay…im convinced the windshield freezes up because its not getting warm enough.

 

[66 Galaxie]

I hear you. Back in the ‘90s I had a Ford Probe GT and it had a winter setting that would leave the wipers parked a few inches up the windshield so they were right over the defroster vents. Simple and effective.

I guess for wipers I’ll just go GM or Bosch OE so I can avoid using any adapters.

 

[Doubeleive]

I hear you. Back in the ‘90s I had a Ford Probe GT and it had a winter setting that would leave the wipers parked a few inches up the windshield so they were right over the defroster vents. Simple and effective.

I guess for wipers I’ll just go GM or Bosch OE so I can avoid using any adapters.

adapters don't make a bit of difference, they fit exactly the same

 

[olyelr]

I hear you. Back in the ‘90s I had a Ford Probe GT and it had a winter setting that would leave the wipers parked a few inches up the windshield so they were right over the defroster vents. Simple and effective.

I guess for wipers I’ll just go GM or Bosch OE so I can avoid using any adapters.

The gm ones freeze up…pretty bad.

 

[66 Galaxie]

Yes they do. That’s why I was hoping someone had a preferred blade choice based on experience.

 

[olyelr]

Yes they do. That’s why I was hoping someone had a preferred blade choice based on experience.

What im getting at…is i dont see why any of them wont…they screwed up as far as heating the lower section of the windshield goes imo. Its not really the wipers fault.

 

[Marky Dissod]

... don't see why any of them wont.
they screwed up as far as heating the lower section of the windshield goes imo. It's not really the wipers fault.

Totally agree. Don't know what the area from the top of the dashboard / instrument panel to the bottom of the windshield is called ...
But it's too bad there are no aftermarket improvements that aim the defroster vent right at and just above the wipers.

 

[calsdad]

I used to have a 2003 Suburban 2500 - and that thing seemed to constantly have problems with wipers. I put the best Bosch wipers on it - and they'd still skip and chatter across the glass. I Rain-X'ed the windshield - still had the same problem. I think I went thru three or four different types/brands of wipers on that thing and finally bit the bullet and bought some of the best PIAA wipers - and those finally solved the problem and cleared the windshield well - and they lasted a LONG time. When I got my 2010 Yukon XL I put PIAA's on it and they've been great on that truck too. At this point - after the BS I went thru on the 2003, I just put PIAA's on everything and call it done.