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Old 02-02-2005, 05:30 AM
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Yeah, the double wiper setup can not only be hell on the wiper motor, but make your truck look ghetto too!
I'll have you know that I think they look mega cool on a late 80's escort GT...
 
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Old 02-02-2005, 05:36 AM
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what 21" size wipers are you all buying? i saw this thread and remembered that mind make this horrible noise and theyre only 11,000 miles in!
 
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Old 02-02-2005, 08:55 AM
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what 21" size wipers are you all buying? i saw this thread and remembered that mind make this horrible noise and theyre only 11,000 miles in!
This is the ONLY blade I'll ever buy...

http://www.silblade.com/

In fact, I'll be ordering a set today for my wife's new Explorer. It's hard to beat a 5 YEAR UNCONDITIONAL warranty! And, when you get right down to it, they're cheaper than replacing every 6-8 months...

They are awesome!

There's plenty of talk about them on the boards here. Do a quick search for Silblade and you'll see a wealth of commentation.

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Old 02-02-2005, 09:54 AM
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Daaamnnn...a 5 year warranty is worth it!

Thanks for the link RP I'll be ordering a set soon as mine go completely.
 
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Old 02-02-2005, 10:53 AM
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OK I give up ! How do you get those damn OEM wipers off? I don't mean just the blades - the frame that holds the blades.
 
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Old 02-02-2005, 11:12 AM
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Originally posted by Bob Chapman
OK I give up ! How do you get those damn OEM wipers off? I don't mean just the blades - the frame that holds the blades.

turn the whole wiper almost 180 so that the wiping blade is facing the sky... now slide towards drivers side of the truck.

The end of the wiper arm is hooked.
 
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Old 02-02-2005, 09:46 PM
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On the subjest of wipers, has anyone seen the wipers on the new Ford Five Hundred? I had one as a loaner when the Exploder was at the dealer for some warranty repairs. They are solid rubber with no actual arm...pretty weird.
 
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Old 02-02-2005, 10:32 PM
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Originally posted by ThumperMX113
Ive had my truck for about a month and 1/2 and Im not sure if its just me or do stock wipers suck?
It's NOT just you thumper.

The stock wipers are pitiful.

Question guys. When you order blades like the silblades, if you order replacements made for your truck, they want to sell you 20" blades. How do you order a different size than stock and know that they will fit your truck ?

Rockpick, did you order the stock 20" blades or did you get 22" blades ? (since they only come in even sizes)
 

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Old 02-03-2005, 09:18 PM
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Old 02-03-2005, 09:51 PM
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Originally posted by Mathwiz
Rockpick, did you order the stock 20" blades or did you get 22" blades ? (since they only come in even sizes)
Uhhh....

I'll have to go check. I just kept mine from my 2001 King Ranch that I traded and put the new stock ones from my 05 back on my old truck before the trade.

Stay tuned...

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Old 02-03-2005, 09:54 PM
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They're 22".

SEE THIS THREAD

While that thread pertains to the late model F-Series, like I mentioned in my last post, I removed mine from my old SCREW and kept them for this truck. Easy swap.

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Old 02-04-2005, 02:05 AM
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I got the 20 inch Silblades and wished I had gotten the 22 inch ones, just for anyone wanting to know. Go with the 22s you will glad you did
 
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Well, Im a bit late, but I finally ordered my 22" Silblades. Cant wait till they get in!

Anyone interested...go here (all colors and sizes available):

www.truckcustomizers.com

13.29ea for the 22" + 5.99 to ship. 32.00 and some change shipped!
 
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Old 03-21-2005, 02:32 AM
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Originally posted by freekyFX4
On the subjest of wipers, has anyone seen the wipers on the new Ford Five Hundred? I had one as a loaner when the Exploder was at the dealer for some warranty repairs. They are solid rubber with no actual arm...pretty weird.

Sounds like the one's I upgraded to. Here's a link http://ultimateflatblade.com/

I can get you guys a discount if your intrested?
 
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Old 03-21-2005, 07:41 AM
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SOunds good to me

Is there a part # for 22" Silblade or just click "22" and check out order?

Thanks!
YOMAN!
 


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