Wiper Blade Replacement

MonkeyElvis · 07-28-2003, 06:26 PM

Hey guys,

It's looking like it's time to replace my wiper blades on my truck, but before I go and buy some new ones, I wanted to get some opinions from you guys on what you think works best for you.

Also from what i remember, the passenger side blade is shorter than the drivers' side. Is that right or no? Thanks for any help you guys can offer! (btw, this is a 91 4x4 truck)

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Tacoma Dude · 07-28-2003, 06:41 PM

Funny... I just replaced mine today!
On the '02 Tacoma both blades are the same size.

The OEM blades were something like $4 each so it isn't going to break my back and they work just fine

MonkeyElvis · 07-28-2003, 07:20 PM

yeah, it would be great if i could just do the replacements, but since the previous owner got rid of the OEM blades, i have to buy new ones. It's only $24 for each of them though, so i might just end up getting new blades as well.

***Corey*** · 07-28-2003, 11:57 PM

Monkey, see our Gear Review section.
I have tried many wipers out there, and nothing beats Toyota ones.

I too had to buy the new blade assemblies as the previous owner put on aftermarket ones, and of course the Toy refills will not fit aftermarket blades.

Cebby · 07-29-2003, 02:53 AM

Another vote for OEM Toyota ones...

jacksonpt · 07-29-2003, 05:26 AM

Ditto.

I like the bosh inserts. They are about $6 and work far better than OEM.

**UKMyers** · 07-29-2003, 05:27 AM

I bought the PIAA Carbon Fiber look ones from Perfomance Products. They weren't very expensive and they work AWESOME! They came with this stuff to wipe on your windshield and I don't know what it was but I've had it on there over a year and it still beads the water like a fresh coat of Rain X. This is after god knows how many carwashes, mud, and of course buckets and buckets of rain here in the UK.

jalaber · 07-29-2003, 05:53 AM

OEM Toyota for me.

MonkeyElvis · 07-29-2003, 10:11 AM

Does anyone happen to have the part number for the replacement blades from toyota? I'm at work and i can't call them right now.

AznSky · 07-29-2003, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MonkeyElvis
Does anyone happen to have the part number for the replacement blades from toyota? I'm at work and i can't call them right now.

ask todd (TOR)

runningman · 07-29-2003, 10:49 AM

toyota wipers all the way, they work just fine.

3.4v6 · 08-04-2003, 01:47 PM

just bought some OEMs today. i bought 2 refills and realized one of the packages was empty. went back to melody toyota the next day told the guy and he just hooked it up with another one for free. thats great customer service.

Cebby · 08-04-2003, 04:35 PM

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Originally posted by 3.4v6
went back to melody toyota the next day told the guy and he just hooked it up with another one for free. thats great customer service.

Great customer service? Since they didn't charge you twice? I guess that's good as far as dealerships go.

**4x4Fink** · 08-04-2003, 05:39 PM

I just went to my local parts store and they hooked me up with some...installation was a breeze and they look/perform awesome!

Now I just need to do the back wiper...

07-28-2003, 06:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,360	Funny... I just replaced mine today! On the '02 Tacoma both blades are the same size. The OEM blades were something like $4 each so it isn't going to break my back and they work just fine __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

07-28-2003, 11:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,070	Monkey, see our Gear Review section. I have tried many wipers out there, and nothing beats Toyota ones. I too had to buy the new blade assemblies as the previous owner put on aftermarket ones, and of course the Toy refills will not fit aftermarket blades. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

07-29-2003, 02:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Another vote for OEM Toyota ones... __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

07-29-2003, 05:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
jacksonpt Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 2,753	Ditto. I like the bosh inserts. They are about $6 and work far better than OEM. __________________ Jackson - My Site 96 SR5 4x4 - 33" MTs, open diffs, and 3.90s - LET'S ROCK! My runner has bee traded in sniff on an 06 SR5 long bed d-cab Tacoma. The tacoma is nice, but... sniff ... I'll update my site when I'm done grieving.

07-29-2003, 05:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
jalaber Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NY Posts: 860	OEM Toyota for me. __________________ -J.A. 2007 4Runner Sport 1999 4Runner Highlander My Runners 4Runner Topsites 4Runner Diecasts

07-28-2003, 07:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
MonkeyElvis Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 125	yeah, it would be great if i could just do the replacements, but since the previous owner got rid of the OEM blades, i have to buy new ones. It's only $24 for each of them though, so i might just end up getting new blades as well.

07-29-2003, 10:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
MonkeyElvis Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 125	Does anyone happen to have the part number for the replacement blades from toyota? I'm at work and i can't call them right now.

07-29-2003, 10:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
runningman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 170	blades toyota wipers all the way, they work just fine. __________________ Chris W 1995 4runner www.toontoys.ca www.maketradefair.com

08-04-2003, 01:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
3.4v6 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Daly City, CA Posts: 900	just bought some OEMs today. i bought 2 refills and realized one of the packages was empty. went back to melody toyota the next day told the guy and he just hooked it up with another one for free. thats great customer service. __________________ =Jason= 2001 Tacoma DC PreReunner SR5 (looks stock to me) S/C and some other crap

08-04-2003, 05:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	I just went to my local parts store and they hooked me up with some...installation was a breeze and they look/perform awesome! Now I just need to do the back wiper... __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

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