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Alternative wiper arms for the XJ?

Norwegian

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At least over here XJ-style wiper blades are somewhat uncommon.
I haven't seen the sidepin design for arms/blades connection on any other vehicle so far.

Would wiper arms from any other vehicle with the newer "hook" style attachment fit?

Or am i making up problems here?

don't want these :

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want these :

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Later XJ's have hook arms. I'm not sure when the change occurred, but I'm guessing around 97, since my 95 has pins but the 99 has hooks. I'm pretty sure the base mounting is the same, so you ought to be able to stick them right on if you can find a pair.

Most of the blades we buy over here have some provision for pins as well as hooks, but I agree that the hooks are more convenient and less likely to flop, especially on aftermarket blades.
 
So JY or aftermarked '99 arms will do.

It probably happened with the body style change in '97 - both my 2001 and 2000 had/have the hook-style wipers.
 
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