Suzuki Samurai-windshield wiper arm bushings hack

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8 жыл бұрын

Short video discusing how I modified an available bushing, since the proper bushings are not available except when purchased with the arms (at like $100)
This is my first video, so cut me a little slack :-)

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@ronspudmanwilliams1669 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch. I did just what you told me and it worked perfect. I needed to fix it quick as we are in the middle of a snowstorm and I need the 4 wheel dive. Thanks again !!!

@jamesscholz8338 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Your much better at wielding a box cutter than me! I had an easier time cutting the slits with a dremel. The noise my wipers were making before was excruciating, but it's so much better now!

@PatAbramson 7 жыл бұрын

Great fix!!! First try it didn't want to fit. I needed the shave a little more around the outside and open the slits alittle more. I used a socket to pound it on with a brace underneath and wah lah!

@joseburgos3719 2 жыл бұрын

it works i just did the repair on my old Forenza it takes a little soft hammering for it to go in in my case i had to remove the entire mechanizim and press it in. it might be a old video but it save me $89 dollars.

@kenbartline7223 7 жыл бұрын

Well, it is back together, it works excellently. I used tiny c-clamps to help pop it back together incrementally. Just a hint for those struggling with pushing it in. It should last a long time. This was a $4 fix compared with a $100 fix for the arms. Thanks!!

@kenbartline7223 7 жыл бұрын

I am trying this now. I was wondering if you cut the slots bigger at the lip.

@izenikgabeko6244 4 жыл бұрын

Great job dude! I copy this right now. Where can I find those wonderful bushings? Thanks.

@luisarturogarciaarmijo9117 10 күн бұрын

Excelente Maestro 👍

@SawDustGordo 7 жыл бұрын

Yes. I think you should be able to see that if you look close. They need to be wider

@SawDustGordo 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's been great. Many rain and snow storms, no problems

@vinceh8468 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the tip.

@kenbartline7223 7 жыл бұрын

I got it together with the new hacked bushings. It is very snug and the mechanism moves stiffly. You have that experience at first? I haven't turned it on yet. The window is off the vehicle. I just want to be sure it is right be fore I put it al back on the vehicle.

@SawDustGordo 7 жыл бұрын

Mine was tight but not bound up. It should move, but needn't be loose

@danielarivas8502 7 жыл бұрын

how can i take the wipers of?

@justinmaguire1140 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I just bought wiper linkage arm with hardware on Amazon for $25

@SawDustGordo 6 жыл бұрын

Are you saying you bought the arm with these bushings that I'm talking about in this video on Amazon for $25? If so please post the link! That makes a lot more sense than going through all this

@justinmaguire1140 6 жыл бұрын

gbarcomb SUZUKI SJ410 SJ413 NEW WIPER LINK LINKAGE ARM ROD DROVER SAMURAI JIMNY SIERRA LJ www.amazon.com/dp/B073HZ8G3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_E-pwAb1Y3VT6Z

@justinmaguire1140 6 жыл бұрын

I haven't put this part on yet, I found this video looking for a video to get to the linkages.

@SawDustGordo 6 жыл бұрын

Looks right. Let us know

@gustavoantunez6532 4 жыл бұрын

Hello can you send me the link for the arm plate company thanks my samurai hard top is in very bad wiper shape

@juanbeltran351 7 жыл бұрын

hey on my zuki the wipers are not even? ?

@SawDustGordo 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@errolrojas3460 6 жыл бұрын

Wanted to let you know that Suzuki has been making that same plastic cup that broke on your car across the board for all their models. Go to a junk yard, open any other Suzuki car and get that same plastic bit and you will see its a perfect match. Same bit for all Suzuki cars...

@Pedro07A Жыл бұрын

Como as sacado el varillaje del suzuki ?

@davidbutcher6637 Жыл бұрын

Hi do you have a link to the kit ?

@kenbartline7223 7 жыл бұрын

Have you had continued success in the last 6 months with this fix?

@SawDustGordo 5 жыл бұрын

2 years running

@aztec00001 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the windshield wiper plates? Link please

@SawDustGordo 5 жыл бұрын

As mentioned in video, these came from ZOR. Most Samurai aftermarket providers have them. Google is your friend.

@GG-gz6su 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Gordo I have a 1988 Suzuki Samuari,,, what year is yours...I have been attempting to locate wiper motor,, they told me its behind glove box on passenger side.. I dont see it..I think it on driver side. any tips please advise. Thanks in advance. RJ

@jamesscholz8338 3 жыл бұрын

I have an 88 as well. It is more technically above the glove box. There's a 8" or so beauty cover that you can pop off from the dash right next to the windshield, you'll be able to see it from there. FYI, replacing it does require unmounting the whole dash, and disassembling some of the air conditioning ducts. On the pain-in-the-ass scale I'd put it at 8.5.

@dariom8729 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesscholz8338 @Gordo the Wood Butcher the video shows he removed the windshield, not the dash. What year is the Samurai from the video? I wonder if I can remove the windshield too. Mine is an '87.

@jamesscholz8338 2 жыл бұрын

@@dariom8729 I think it is better say that we folded down the windshield. I couldnt say with confidence what year the one in the video is, but mine was an 1988 1/2 with a tin top. I needed to remove my dashboard to do the job, my windshield did not fold down.

@DavidB-rx3km 2 жыл бұрын

I LOL'd at 4:17

@kenbartline7223 7 жыл бұрын

I did use lithium grease. I realize now that the surface I was on was gripping the wiper posts. It does a little easier now. I think the real issue is someone needs to laser print the originals out of a different quality of plastic. The originals are too hard and crack easily.

@difflockengage9228 Жыл бұрын

Is your samurai monstalined by chance?

@SawDustGordo Жыл бұрын

It is! Freaking LOVE that stuff. Still holding up even as my poor body repairs allow her to rust away lol I once drug the passenger side against a tree and couldn't find a mark lol

@SawDustGordo 7 жыл бұрын

you could be the one

@SawDustGordo 7 жыл бұрын

Might require a little lithium grease. Wish I would have done that now that I think of it

@GG-gz6su 4 жыл бұрын