LT1CORVETTE

I know this is kind of stupid, but I am very new to cars in general. I am wondering what kind of blades I should buy for my 96? Also how hard are they to change? I live in southern california and only suffer occasional showers, but I would like to get a good blade none the less.
Thanks for your help guys.

onedef92

With the C-4 wiper clash issue, I'd get the blades from the Chevy dealer. If you want to save a few dollars, go to Pontiac and get the blades for a 1996 Pontiac Firebird. They will fit, too.

runner140*

Either the Chevy dealer or it you want to save money go to an auto parts store. You can find they at both.

j3studio

Daffy

I put teflon blades on mine....fixed the crash problem very well

Jet-Jock

There was a fix in 96 models that altered the arms and blades to resolve the wiper crashing problem.

The 96 blades are slightly shorten than previous models and have the metal portion of the blade recessed into the rubber to ensure only a rubber to rubber hit would occur if there was a collision.

I would recommend staying with the GM brand, check with Chris at Superior or GMPartDirect.com if you need the part numbers I have them. I upgraded my 93 to the 96 arm and blade to resolve this collision issue.

And there is a difference between the left blade and right blade. Mixing them up will also cause a collision.

JasonL

Does anyone know what aftermarket brands will fit under the edge of the hood? The GM blades work fine but they are kind of expensive.

LT1CORVETTE

What do gm blades run price wise?
Also thanks for the help guys.

merplastic91

for what its worth, I just got some teflons from Advance Auto. $13.00 bucks a piece but worth it IMHO

Jet-Jock

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JrRifleCoach

Generally speaking, the black rubber ones work the best!

I'm sorry, just couldn't help myself after reading the title.......

rstackjd

The "wiper crash problem" - wow I thought maybe it was just mine. Had my '88 for four days now. Rained yesterday and the wipers were a disaster!

Thought maybe the prior owner might have installed the wrong ones somewhere along the way - which is still possible - gonna check that this weekend.

So is this something we just live with or is there a real fix?

Southern Comfort

I just used a 19" on the DS and a 20" on the PS and no more clash. But not driving in the rain solves even the worst of clash problems.

Jet-Jock

Living with risks... the blades colliding then one springing forward and putting huge gouges in the hood. I got lucky twice and that was enough for me. The fix is upgrade to the 96 model blades and arms.

BigTexas

Part #s for those 96 arms and blades? I would like them. Thanks.

B.

Jet-Jock

Prices are from GMPartsDirect.com/Superior Chevy

Blade 22154985 $30.11 List $15.05 Discount
Blade 22155368 $30.11 List $15.05 Discount
Arm 10288071 $30.51 List $15.25 Discount
Arm 10288072 $30.51 List $15.25 Discount

BigTexas

Thanks. I am going to order these soon.

B.

884fun

I bought the 96 wiper arms for my 88 to stop the blade crashing problem. I use NAPA's Teflon blades. No more crashing and no squeeks or skips/blade jumping.

MostWanted

I had Autozone blades on my 96 and they still crashed into each other and they would not fit to well under the hood. I bought the GM blades from the dealer (not the AC Delco blades) and no more crash and they fit tightly under the hood.