windshield wipers

[edram454]

does anybody know where to get the windshield wiper inserts for our cars. the aftermarket wipers available do not work since they are too high. i unfortunately was replacing my stock mint windshield today after it was cracked and ruined during installation of some upgrades at a shop. while it was out i removed the wipers and went looking for replacements and did not have any luck.

ed ramos #3028

[secondchance]

I use to buy standard, same length wipers, remove inserts and replace the inserts only. About 3 years ago I switched to Trico Neoform beam type - even pressure across the entire length resulting in better, uniform wipe. Doesn't matter anyway since I quit driving my Z when wet.

[edram454]

of course I dont drive in rain but when I drove my car home from the shop it was a 8 hour drive and about 5 or those were in rain. I barely drove my car 200 miles the whole year until I took it for the upgrades and it was 500 miles each way. I will try removing the inserts and see how that works out. I think mine are the original wipers in there.

ed ramos #3028

[JimZRyd]

If I'm not mistaken I replaced mine with a set of the Rain X brand. No problems with clearance, but I'm not a rain driver either.

[USAFPILOT]

i've been able to get factor GM wipers at the local Chevrolet dealer.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

I gave up trying to mess with inserts and this was the subject a little over a week ago on the ZR1 Listserver. Here is what was posted by Marc H:

Trico 20-2 fits '90 - '94. 20-4 fits the larger diameter pin on '95 - '96. These blades are exactly the same as the OE blades.

I ordered and received the Trico 20-4 from Amazon today for my 95 and it fits perfect; it took less than a minute to install.

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

I gave up trying to mess with inserts and this was the subject a little over a week ago on the ZR1 Listserver. Here is what was posted by Marc H:

Trico 20-2 fits '90 - '94. 20-4 fits the larger diameter pin on '95 - '96. These blades are exactly the same as the OE blades.

I ordered and received the Trico 20-4 from Amazon today for my 95 and it fits perfect; it took less than a minute to install.

That was an interesting discussion over there , I was a participant - wipers aren't that difficult to understand. I've been an "inset user" for years and years ago actually used to keep blades removed from others as spares after replacing inserts. I mentioned the -2 and the -4 fitment also.

I bought blades for my '90 truck this fall and it's the first blades I recall purchasing for a very long time with the exception of my "WINTER BLADES" which will generally do 2 years max.

[USAFPILOT]

the tricos would contact my hood, but the factory part will not. Strange I know.

[edram454]

thanks for all the replys. i will try the rainx brand to see if they fit. I appreciate all the different ideas and I know more than 1 will work.

ed ramos #3028

[Roadster]

If I remember correctly I ordered replacement pair from Advance Auto shipped to my house. Will have to look up the part#, but they are exactly the same as what is on there now.....

And as Craig mentioned in above post about the part#'s......

I looked up the part I purchased, this is for my 94.....
TRICO Exact Fit Wiper Blades......20" part# 20-2

also do not order part# 20-1, even though they read the same, because the metal part of the blade is raised and will interfere with the hood