WiperTech008

Looks really cool

You can swap them out and keep the OEM ones as backup — might come in handy during winter.

How car wiper works Car wipers help drivers see clearly when it's raining or snowing. They’re a small but important part of the car. Here’s a simple look at how they work: Wiper Blades They’re just rubber (or sometimes silicone) strips that slide across your windshield to keep it clear. Wiper Arms The metal arms hold the blades and move them back and forth across the glass. Wiper Motor There’s a little electric motor under the hood that makes the arms move. It’s usually under the hood. Linkage This is a set of mechanical parts that connect the motor to the arms. It makes sure both arms move together smoothly. Wiper Pivot This is the spot where the arms are attached to the car. It lets the arms rotate as they move. Wiper Switch You turn the wipers on and off with a switch—usually on the dashboard or the steering wheel. Wiper Relay This part controls the power going to the motor. It helps the wipers run at different speeds, like slow, fast, or on and off (intermittent). How It All Works Together When you turn on the wipers, the switch sends a signal to the relay. The relay gives power to the motor. The motor starts spinning, and the linkage changes that spinning motion into the back-and-forth movement of the arms. They just sweep across the windshield and get rid of whatever’s in the way. Intermittent Wiping For light rain, you can use the intermittent setting. It makes the wipers move with short pauses in between. Washer System Most cars also have a washer system that sprays cleaning fluid on the windshield. When you press the washer button, a small pump sprays the fluid through nozzles to help clean the glass.

2009 Cadillac DTS Wiring Harness - Anyone Know the Part # or Compatible Alternatives?

Man, I feel your pain—Ranger parts from that era can be a nightmare to track down. For your '99 4.0L 4x4, try looking for knuckles from a 98-00 Ranger or Mazda B4000 (same exact part).

If you dig this ride, it's totally worth restoring - could even be a collector's piece down the road.

Back in 2022, my car wouldn’t start after sitting for a month without being driven. Ever since then, I’ve gotten into the habit of starting it up every so often.