1. Registration trouble? Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom right corner of the page and your issue will be resolved.
    Dismiss Notice

Trimming Electric Wipers

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by DanStew, May 26, 2006.

  1. May 26, 2006
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    Lexington, South...
    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2002
    Messages:
    4,586
    I am going to install the electric wipers back on my new windsiheld frame. Well i know they are longer than needed, how much can i trim on the wiper shaft? Looking at it, it seems to be a solde shaft surrounded by a threaded sleeve. I want to cut it all down about an inch and a half. Is the solid wiper shaft solid all the way down and i can trim the sleeve and shaft? These are the cheapie wipers that we usually find.
     
    DanStew, May 26, 2006
    #1
  2. May 26, 2006
    willysnut

    willysnut Banned

    Newnan, Ga.
    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2003
    Messages:
    654
    I used a flat plate that attaches to the inside for the windshield frame so I wouldn't have to shorten the motor shaft. I can post a pic later this afternoon if needed.
     
    willysnut, May 26, 2006
    #2
  3. May 26, 2006
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Tulsa, OK
    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2002
    Messages:
    6,198
    Dan I trimmed mine, and IIRC the shaft and sleeve were solid all the way through, but I had to disassemble the motor to do the job. Seems like I could trim as needed, so measure and cut...
     
    Boyink, May 26, 2006
    #3
New Posts