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Old 11-02-2008, 05:47 PM
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Idler arm & wiper motor

I need to swap my wiper motor and idler arm, boring parts I know. Are there any things to consider before I do this? I'm planning on ordering some stock idler arm bushings. Are there any better (ie metal) bushings available? Or stronger idler arms altogether? Same with the wiper motor - is there something that works better than a stock replacement?
Old 11-03-2008, 11:08 PM
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its hard to find a motor that outlasts 20+ years...might try a mercedes wiper motor.
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Remove and rebuild.

Idler is like $15 in parts and maybe an hour labor.

A wiper motor, get a reman or have rebuilt.

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maybe get an idler arm brace while your at it??

cant find one on wabbits site, but i know downey offers them...
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Make sure you have a puller for the idler arm. Its harder to rebuild when its still on the truck

Wiper motor is pretty simply. Unbolt and rotate it out a little. Make sure you match the splines up good, last time I did mine It took me a few trys to get them lined up.

Good luck on the wiper motor, I have replaced 3 and can't seem to find a good one.. I hate having slow chattery wipers
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