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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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Anyone had a problem with their wipers? In the book it calls for a 24" wiper on each side, but a 24" on the passenger side sticks out about 4". So I put on a 20" wiper. But when it wipes, it skips terrible on the way up. These are michelin radius wipers. I looked at it, and it seems like the wiper is at an angle. WTF? didnt have this issue with the previous traditional style wiper.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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so everyone uses a 24 inch blade on each side?
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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24" on both sides, yes
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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but how? doesnt it hang off?
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Mine don't really 'hang off.' maybe a couple of millimeters above the windshield on the right corner, but thats it. Are u sure u got the right size?
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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well, I'm pretty sure. I bought two 24" wipers. the passenger side wiper was hanging off a little over 3 inches when I put it on. I put a 20" wiper on the passenger side, and it fit. Went right up to the edge, but not off.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 05:38 AM
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does your wiper arm park at the bottom all the way, if so is it tight where it bolts at. mine come close to the edge but doesnt stick out. i dont think this would matter but i always try and use gm factory wipers. my experience with them has always been good, and there about the same price if not lower than other good quality wipers.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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Something is not right with your wiper arms. Can you post pictures? Both should use 24" wiper blades.
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