Is there an aftermarket or better cradle rest for the rear wiper on a 2nd gen with the split window top and gate bottom? Got mine working fine but it gets stuck in the gap between window and gate when turned on. It works fine once running and path being wiped is good. Thought maybe off a notch but no, then it blocks glass from being lifted. Just seems like the cradle is worn to point it is not holding arm away till glass contact area. When returns to cradle bit of a slap (also gets hung some) but seems easier for it down than up.

Tired a web search but terms used for it seem not consistent and many have different look to them. For now I took a plastic cookie cup and cut and screwed it on to guide wiper past sticking gap but well, it wont last long nor look very good. To me it just seems worn or maybe something else missing that goes on arm that then rides on that cradle like I don’t know...a round grooved wheel ?? Is it adjustable like move it up toward glass more? Something off for sure.

 

I've never heard or seen any, maybe file it out and slap some paint on it. Widen the hole a little.

 

Now that I think about it, there should be an extra little nub on the arm, that sits in the groove, keeping the arm flush with the top of the cradle. I'll see if I can find a pic on the net.

 

About 6-8 inch from the end

 

Yea, dont have it.


Added a plastic guide I guess to keep out from gap

Not pretty but works for now

There’s got to be something missing that runs on that black cradle to lift blade out more

Is that part available separate cause wiper arm fine just no little clip thing to ride on cradle.

 

Here's a pic of what is should look like in the cradle. It does come off - took mine off when I painted wiper but don't know if it's available as a separate part. Probably salvage yard best bet.

 

Yep missing that wedge piece. Just holes in arm where it should attach. Hate to buy whole arm when just that wedge part is needed. I have no clue what that is even called to attempt to find it. Hodgepodge fix my thought was this round plastic empty trace wire spool core. Thinking use it on blade as spacer/guide but obviously rather find that clip part. Any ideas gang? Boneyard is option but think one near me closed on Sundays and muddy as all get out round here, rain rain and more rain.