universal wiper blades are crap, who??
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I finally found what i was lookin for. They had one left at my local Autozone and they ordered three more sets for me for pickup tomorrow. They are the Anco brand refills.
FYI, I use the U-16R refills. They are an inch longer than stock. When the wipers are vertical on the windshield you can't add length to the top, but the bottom of the wiper area takes the extra inch just fine. That gives me more clear area when the wipers are in use.
The stock length are Anco brand, part number U-15R, made by Federal Mogul. Its about $7 for a pack of two refills.
FYI, I use the U-16R refills. They are an inch longer than stock. When the wipers are vertical on the windshield you can't add length to the top, but the bottom of the wiper area takes the extra inch just fine. That gives me more clear area when the wipers are in use.
The stock length are Anco brand, part number U-15R, made by Federal Mogul. Its about $7 for a pack of two refills.
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I agree that many universal refills are garbage. I bought NPD's F-17593-3 which are now in a landfill.
Just went outside to check my '68 F-100 and I have Trico wipers as well. They look like many others have posted and they say Made In USA so they are at least old.
The widest part of the blade is rougly 0.42" wide. The four "teeth" on the wiper that go into the groove come in roughly 1/16" in each side. I'm going to start my adventure given the suggestions others have posted since I have a new windshield that I can see through now.
Just went outside to check my '68 F-100 and I have Trico wipers as well. They look like many others have posted and they say Made In USA so they are at least old.
The widest part of the blade is rougly 0.42" wide. The four "teeth" on the wiper that go into the groove come in roughly 1/16" in each side. I'm going to start my adventure given the suggestions others have posted since I have a new windshield that I can see through now.
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ss-blades.html
I've got some True Fits on mine now with bayonette mounting, looks cobbled to me.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>Wiper Blade</TD><TD>Features</TD><TD>Retail</TD><TD>Your Price</TD><TD>Availability</TD><TD>Qty</TD><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=8></TD></TR><TR><TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BACKGROUND: #003366; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; PADDING-TOP: 2px" colSpan=2><CENTER>Maximum Performance:</CENTER></TD><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR height=40><TD>Front</TD><TD></TD><TD>Trico NeoForm 14" (16-140)</TD><TD><CENTER></CENTER></TD><TD><S>$29.77</S></TD><TD>$14.88</TD><TD>In Stock</TD><TD><INPUT id=qty_maxa_15 value=2 size=1 name=15></TD><TD><INPUT id=15 value=Buy type=button></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=8></TD></TR><TR><TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BACKGROUND: #003366; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; PADDING-TOP: 2px" colSpan=2><CENTER>Mid-Grade:</CENTER></TD><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR height=40><TD>Front</TD><TD></TD><TD>Trico Tech 15" (19-150)</TD><TD><CENTER></CENTER></TD><TD><S>$21.14</S></TD><TD>$12.48</TD><TD>In Stock</TD><TD><INPUT id=qty_mida_107 value=2 size=1 name=107></TD><TD><INPUT id=107 value=Buy type=button></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=8></TD></TR><TR><TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BACKGROUND: #003366; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; PADDING-TOP: 2px" colSpan=2><CENTER>Standard:</CENTER></TD><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR height=40><TD>Front</TD><TD></TD><TD>Trico Trico 15" (30-150)</TD><TD><CENTER></CENTER></TD><TD><S>$7.58</S></TD><TD>$6.98</TD><TD>In Stock</TD><TD><INPUT id=qty_staa_58 value=2 size=1 name=58></TD><TD><INPUT id=58 value=Buy type=button></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=8></TD></TR><TR><TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BACKGROUND: #003366; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; PADDING-TOP: 2px" colSpan=2><CENTER>Winter Blades:</CENTER></TD><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR height=40><TD>Front</TD><TD></TD><TD>Trico Winter Blade 15" (37-150)</TD><TD><CENTER></CENTER></TD><TD><S>$14.63</S></TD><TD>$10.98</TD><TD>In Stock</TD><TD><INPUT id=qty_wina_71 value=2 size=1 name=71></TD><TD><INPUT id=71 value=Buy type=button></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=8></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=8></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=8>Which is best for me? Simply stated, the better engineered a wiper blade is, the better it cleans and the more durable it is all weather conditions. Today's mid-grade and maximum performance "beam blades" result in superior blade contact through less windlift and more uniform pressure, quieter performance with less noise and chatter, additional durability and longer life, and a more attractive, contemporary look and style that complements design of today's vehicles.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>Wiper Blade</TD><TD>Features</TD><TD>Retail</TD><TD>Your Price</TD><TD>Availability</TD><TD>Qty</TD><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=8></TD></TR><TR><TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BACKGROUND: #003366; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; PADDING-TOP: 2px" colSpan=2><CENTER>Maximum Performance:</CENTER></TD><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR height=40><TD>Front</TD><TD></TD><TD>Trico NeoForm 14" (16-140)</TD><TD><CENTER></CENTER></TD><TD><S>$29.77</S></TD><TD>$14.88</TD><TD>In Stock</TD><TD><INPUT id=qty_maxa_15 value=2 size=1 name=15></TD><TD><INPUT id=15 value=Buy type=button></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=8></TD></TR><TR><TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BACKGROUND: #003366; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; PADDING-TOP: 2px" colSpan=2><CENTER>Mid-Grade:</CENTER></TD><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR height=40><TD>Front</TD><TD></TD><TD>Trico Tech 15" (19-150)</TD><TD><CENTER></CENTER></TD><TD><S>$21.14</S></TD><TD>$12.48</TD><TD>In Stock</TD><TD><INPUT id=qty_mida_107 value=2 size=1 name=107></TD><TD><INPUT id=107 value=Buy type=button></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=8></TD></TR><TR><TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BACKGROUND: #003366; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; PADDING-TOP: 2px" colSpan=2><CENTER>Standard:</CENTER></TD><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR height=40><TD>Front</TD><TD></TD><TD>Trico Trico 15" (30-150)</TD><TD><CENTER></CENTER></TD><TD><S>$7.58</S></TD><TD>$6.98</TD><TD>In Stock</TD><TD><INPUT id=qty_staa_58 value=2 size=1 name=58></TD><TD><INPUT id=58 value=Buy type=button></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=8></TD></TR><TR><TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BACKGROUND: #003366; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; PADDING-TOP: 2px" colSpan=2><CENTER>Winter Blades:</CENTER></TD><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR height=40><TD>Front</TD><TD></TD><TD>Trico Winter Blade 15" (37-150)</TD><TD><CENTER></CENTER></TD><TD><S>$14.63</S></TD><TD>$10.98</TD><TD>In Stock</TD><TD><INPUT id=qty_wina_71 value=2 size=1 name=71></TD><TD><INPUT id=71 value=Buy type=button></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=8></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=8></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=8>Which is best for me? Simply stated, the better engineered a wiper blade is, the better it cleans and the more durable it is all weather conditions. Today's mid-grade and maximum performance "beam blades" result in superior blade contact through less windlift and more uniform pressure, quieter performance with less noise and chatter, additional durability and longer life, and a more attractive, contemporary look and style that complements design of today's vehicles.
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