New 2000 4R Rear Window Wiper Blade?

jgs9455 · 01-03-2006, 03:04 PM

I went to the auto parts store and got 2 new front wiper blades. They didn't have anything for the back window (even though they have ones for hatchbacks, etc.). Anyways I ordered the rear blade from Performance Products, and even though it is the right size (13") it doesn't appear to have the right mount. It has a multi mount that sort of works, but doesn't use the metal bumper to hold it off the window (the thing with two screws). Is the only place to get a new wiper blade from the dealer? Such a dumb question I know, but I can't find anything (used search)

. Uggh.

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eric-the-red · 01-03-2006, 04:02 PM

The only place I could find one for my 01 that fitted properly was the dealer. They only wanted $13 for it, not too bad.

jodynich · 01-03-2006, 06:54 PM

same here, not dice with napa, autozone or advance auto, ended up with dealer

marko3xl3 · 01-03-2006, 06:59 PM

Yeah, same here, the rear is unique and you can only get the wiper at the dealer, and they are not too expensive either.

Just make sure not to use the extra little metal piece that comes with it, because the wiper won't work right if you put it in.

bamachem · 01-03-2006, 07:04 PM

you should have gotten the refills for the front at the dealer too.

they're the best you can get - seriously.

marko3xl3 · 01-03-2006, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamachem

you should have gotten the refills for the front at the dealer too.

they're the best you can get - seriously.

Yeah, those ones they sell at Autozone like Bosch and whatever give up too fast. The only good ones I heard of lasting long are PIAA and OEM

PO2SIMS · 01-03-2006, 08:45 PM

I just recently replaced all three, and w/ the back I bought the cheapest one I could find and just took the rubber blade off the new one and inserted into the stock holder. Most rubber blades will fit in all holders. The back doesn't get used that much, so I don't see the need for a pricey one.

jgs9455 · 01-03-2006, 10:57 PM

Thanks everyone!

Rick F. · 01-04-2006, 04:51 AM

I've managed well by taking a refill in a larger size which has a hard plastic rail holding the runner blade, cutting it to the correct length (approx. 13") and melting the slot for the blade closed on the cut-end using a soldering iron to prevent the blade from slipping out of the channnel. It's worked well for me for over 13 years on both my '90 and '00 4Runners.

Flamedx4 · 01-04-2006, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick F.

I've managed well by taking a refill in a larger size which has a hard plastic rail holding the runner blade, cutting it to the correct length (approx. 13") and melting the slot for the blade closed on the cut-end using a soldering iron to prevent the blade from slipping out of the channnel. It's worked well for me for over 13 years on both my '90 and '00 4Runners.

Ditto.
Never could understand why people wanna replace the assembly when all they need is the blade...

jgs9455 · 01-07-2006, 05:42 AM

http://directpartsconnection.com/
These guys had it for like $5.87 ($10 shipping though). It was under liftgate. They also had the rest of the arm and all the other little things if they need to be replaced (mine already has a little paint bubble [rust] on it).

01-03-2006, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
jodynich Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 144	same here, not dice with napa, autozone or advance auto, ended up with dealer __________________ 2002 Stellar Blue Pearl 4x4 Sport Edition

01-03-2006, 06:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
marko3xl3 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,709	Yeah, same here, the rear is unique and you can only get the wiper at the dealer, and they are not too expensive either. Just make sure not to use the extra little metal piece that comes with it, because the wiper won't work right if you put it in. __________________ :Marko: Supercharged 98 4Runner SR5 4x4 3.4L 4" Deckplate :: TrueFlow Air Intake System :: Magnaflow 18" Muffler w/ Resonator XM Satellite Radio (Roady 2) :: Autometer Boost Gauge :: Color Keyed Spoiler TOYOTA\|moving forward

01-03-2006, 08:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
PO2SIMS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 169	I just recently replaced all three, and w/ the back I bought the cheapest one I could find and just took the rubber blade off the new one and inserted into the stock holder. Most rubber blades will fit in all holders. The back doesn't get used that much, so I don't see the need for a pricey one. __________________ My 4RNR 2000 4Runner 2.7 4X4- Custom Air Intake, LCE Header, Magnaflow Hi-Flow cat, Dynomax Exhaust, PP Springs, Bilstein HD shocks, LCE Short Throw Shifter, LCE Drilled and Slotted Rotors, EBC Truck/SUV Pads, Custom Panhard Drop Down Braket, Custom Swaybar Endlinks, Flipped Hitch, 33x10.50 BFG AT

01-03-2006, 10:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
jgs9455 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: FL Posts: 142	Thanks everyone! __________________ '00 4Runner SR5 Sport

01-04-2006, 04:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rick F. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Far western Kentucky (transplanted from central PA) Posts: 1,063	I've managed well by taking a refill in a larger size which has a hard plastic rail holding the runner blade, cutting it to the correct length (approx. 13") and melting the slot for the blade closed on the cut-end using a soldering iron to prevent the blade from slipping out of the channnel. It's worked well for me for over 13 years on both my '90 and '00 4Runners. __________________ '00 SR5, Desert Dune: 4" Deckplate, Amsoil TS-115, Bilsteins, Brembo rotors w/Performance Friction pads, Fiam Highway Blasters, Sylvania Silverstars, Hella Micro DE Fog Lights w/Hella Yellow Star Lamps - SOLD 1/24/09 '08 Sport, Salsa Red: Hella Optilux fogs, Silverstar Ultra Hi beams. Pending: Borla dual catback, CAI, shocks Last edited by Rick F.; 01-04-2006 at 04:52 AM.

01-03-2006, 04:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
eric-the-red Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 2,493	The only place I could find one for my 01 that fitted properly was the dealer. They only wanted $13 for it, not too bad.

01-03-2006, 07:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
bamachem Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	you should have gotten the refills for the front at the dealer too. they're the best you can get - seriously.

01-07-2006, 05:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
jgs9455 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: FL Posts: 142	http://directpartsconnection.com/ These guys had it for like $5.87 ($10 shipping though). It was under liftgate. They also had the rest of the arm and all the other little things if they need to be replaced (mine already has a little paint bubble [rust] on it). __________________ '00 4Runner SR5 Sport

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