I've seen recommendations on TGO that recommend Trico 18-2. The 18-2 appears to be the ticket; however, "compatibility" info claims they aren't a fit for an 85 Camaro. Comments or recommendations?

JamesC

 

Trico Site Says They Fit



https://www.tricoproducts.com/produc...maro-375121171

 

There are 2 types of 18-2

The original 18-2 was the type that was ONLY pin style that was close to the original style.
The newer one in the above link is the type that would fit a hook arm and both a pin arm but works better than the old 18-2........ Im not sure if the old style is stil made or was replaced by the newer model...

Both will fit... in fact you can go bigger and get a 19 inch blade if you like as long as it has the pin hole attachment.

 

Trico 18-2 - Trico Exact Fit Wiper Blade | AutoAnything™


thats the old style

 

Thanks. That style is available on Ebay, but the seller's compatibility chart says that it's not a fit for my 85 Camaro. It will fit a 92, however. Interesting, if not confusing.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/263221580663

JamesC

 

The Trico 18-2 looks suspiciously like the AC Delco 19192669 / 8-4418. And the other style looks suspiciously like the AC Delco 89000998 / 8-2182.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ado-8-4418

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ado-8-2182

 

I have an '84 T/A. The only source that I found was at thepartsplaceinc.com Blades as just like those on my '72 Buick Gs (sold last year). Look under buick parts on the site (hidden wipers).
What I found was that Trico no longer makes the replacement blades. They did a run a few years ago but not since.

 

AC delco is mostly just rebranded stuff these days

 

I don't trust the ebay compatability charts... .it seems most are incorrect these days!! I just bought a part for my Camry off ebay that says its not compatible, yet the number is a genuine toyota part that works / ive bought before etc...

 

Cant you do the OE style wiper blade refills on your OE wiper blades frames?
Squeeze the keeper and slide the rubber wiper blade off the frame then slide the new refill in?
My 84s blades are like that.

In snowy NY I use a rubber covered winter blade from NAPA on my winter cars and truck.

 

Thanks all. The Trico 18-2 Exact Fit is well...an Exact Fit. My thoughts and pics in the link below:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/afte...8-2-exact.html

JamesC