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Old 10-27-2012, 08:46 PM
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OMG Why did I have such a hard time finding wiper blades to fit my 95 C4. Spent an hour, buying/returning/buying/returning/buying returning till finally finding Rainex 21" that would clear the hood. Any suggestion?
Old 10-27-2012, 10:42 PM
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How about just buying a refill for the arms you have?
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ACDelco p/n 8-2204 work great
$15.99 pair on ebay, plus 7.99 shipping
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got 20-2 at napa for around 16 for the pair
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I have a '96 Vette and I am in the process of purchasing just the refills and NOT the blades since there is a lot of talk about the blades interfering with the hood.

Which TRICO-Wiper Refill should I purchase:

OPTION 1
•For Trico Tubular Blades
•20 Inch Length
•Front
•Tubular
•For Exact Fit Blade
•Quantity Per Vehicle: 1

OR

OPTION 2
•Universal Plastic For Long Frame Blades
•20 Inch Length
•Front
•Universal
•Plastic
•For Competitive Blade
•Quantity Per Vehicle: 1

OR

OPTION 3
•For Narrow O.E. Twin Rail Blades With Square Claws (6mm)
•20 Inch Length
•Front
•Metal
•For OE Narrow Blade
•Quantity Per Vehicle: 2

OR

OPTION 4
•Break-To-Fit
•For Square Claw Twin Rail Blades (6mm)
•16 to 22 Inch Length
•Front
•Break-To-Fit
•For OE Narrow Blade
•Quantity Per Vehicle: 2

Appreciate all you help!

-Leo
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Originally Posted by liltito2003
I have a '96 Vette and I am in the process of purchasing just the refills and NOT the blades since there is a lot of talk about the blades interfering with the hood.

Which TRICO-Wiper Refill should I purchase:

OPTION 1
•For Trico Tubular Blades
•20 Inch Length
•Front
•Tubular
•For Exact Fit Blade
•Quantity Per Vehicle: 1

OR

OPTION 2
•Universal Plastic For Long Frame Blades
•20 Inch Length
•Front
•Universal
•Plastic
•For Competitive Blade
•Quantity Per Vehicle: 1

OR

OPTION 3
•For Narrow O.E. Twin Rail Blades With Square Claws (6mm)
•20 Inch Length
•Front
•Metal
•For OE Narrow Blade
•Quantity Per Vehicle: 2

OR

OPTION 4
•Break-To-Fit
•For Square Claw Twin Rail Blades (6mm)
•16 to 22 Inch Length
•Front
•Break-To-Fit
•For OE Narrow Blade
•Quantity Per Vehicle: 2

Appreciate all you help!

-Leo
In regards to your options above, you will have to have the parts guy look at what you have as they vary.

I and many others have replaced worn blades with Trico Exact fit 20-2. Get a set and have the parts guy help put them on. CarQuest, Auto Zone and O'Reilly's guys will help.
Old 11-01-2012, 03:03 PM
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Trico. $9.99 each at Oreillys. Just put a set on last week.
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Originally Posted by dinoden
OMG Why did I have such a hard time finding wiper blades to fit my 95 C4. Spent an hour, buying/returning/buying/returning/buying returning till finally finding Rainex 21" that would clear the hood. Any suggestion?
I need to replace mine too but refills won't work since they are bent. You're saying the Rainex brand fit under the hood? Specific model?

Thanks.

Grant
Old 11-01-2012, 08:50 PM
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If your factory wiper arms are still good, then buying refills would guarantee the best "fit".

I bought these at O'Reilly's for my '96 and they fit perfect.
Trico Wiper Blade Refills: Part# 45-200
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Thanks for the reply.

bent = toast

So I am looking for new arms too...

I suppose I can order OEM replacements but am curious I anyone has found aftermarket ones that fit.
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Trico was the OEM supplier to GM.

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