Darin Billing
06-01-2004, 11:42 AM
Had to drive nearly 200 miles in the rain yesterday. All of it bucking a 35+ mph wind (mileage really sucked). Had the cruise set at 70 even though the speed limit was 75. The drivers side wiper blade was hardly removing any rain from the windshield due to the blade starting to lift off. Passenger side wiper worked great.
Are there different blades, springs etc. that could be added to give more down force so the blade stays in contact with the windshield?
TEXMudder
06-01-2004, 11:54 AM
Have you tried RainX? Works wonders.
Darin Billing
06-01-2004, 12:11 PM
No, I have not tried RainX. I was looking more at something that would keep the blade from lifting off the windshield.
TEXMudder
06-01-2004, 02:47 PM
While RainX will not have any effect on the blades, it does make it so that you can drive 70 with very little wiper action going on. It works great.
snonut12
06-01-2004, 04:28 PM
A little off topic but just FYI, never drive a vehicle with cruise control set in the rain (and snow). It can become very dangerous situation. If the vehicle should become hydroplaned, the vehicle will just keeping on accelerating & could spin out of control -the driver would not be able to response quickly enough. I have heard some stories about it over the internet and am warned about it. Just be safe.
Rippem
06-01-2004, 09:11 PM
true about the cruise in potentially bad traction conditions! Oh, and BTW...RAIN-X...RAIN-X...RAIN-X !!! I have been a believer for near 20 years! You will be too! Anco blades (Trico distant second choice) and wipe the edge several times once a month with an alchohol prep. Enviromental contaminants set into the wiping edge decreasing wiping performance. Long standing pet peeve of mine. This program works. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Thumbs Up.gif
TEXMudder
06-01-2004, 09:45 PM
The only problem I have had with RainX is the height of trucks make it darn tough to get the center of that windshield. Well worth the effort though.
BlueOx03
06-01-2004, 09:53 PM
After one of my oem blades scrached my windshield I put on a set of silblades. I was skeptical at first, but they've proven to be well worth the money so far....
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snonut12
06-01-2004, 10:36 PM
The only problem I have had with RainX is the height of trucks make it darn tough to get the center of that windshield. Well worth the effort though.
Get a milkbox crate and the problem is solved! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Wink.gif
NoWake200
06-02-2004, 09:57 AM
Climb up on the front wheel!
What do you do when your washing it....leave a dirty spot in the middle of the window?http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif
terel
06-02-2004, 11:48 AM
Climb up on the front wheel!
What do you do when your washing it....leave a dirty spot in the middle of the window?http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif
No, I pay someone $10 to wash my truck...
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gearhead
06-02-2004, 02:48 PM
give him $5.00 more and have him rainX it also!!!!!
DavesDmax
06-02-2004, 09:34 PM
Rain-X is the way to go.
I always have some in the garage. You'll get better life out of wiper blades too.
To answer you question, the only thing I can think of to minimize wiper blade lift is a wing like Honda puts on the Accords. I don't think my Honda's wiper blades will ever lift.
NoWake200
06-03-2004, 11:37 AM
That is $10 to much for me. I do not care who they are, they will never do a good enough job. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif
My truck is my drug.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif