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Windshield wipers question.

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by LKTX, Jan 12, 2023.

  1. Mar 5, 2023 at 5:01 PM
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    RedRunner87

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    I abuse the crap out of my wipers due to dust, rain, snow, ice and mud. But my GF's car is basically a highway car. I will pick up a set for both cars and see how they do.
     
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  2. Mar 5, 2023 at 5:04 PM
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  3. Mar 5, 2023 at 9:44 PM
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    Amazon says these will not fit my 2019 4R...not sure why.
     
  4. Mar 6, 2023 at 6:59 AM
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    That's weird.

    2019 requires 20" and 24" blades, right?
     
  5. Mar 6, 2023 at 7:01 AM
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    I don't know for sure, but why would 2019 be any different?
     
  6. Mar 6, 2023 at 7:04 AM
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    It shouldn't be.

    Amazon says it fits my 2018.

    I'm guessing Amazon is wrong, but would double check 2019 wiper blade lengths just in case.
     
  7. Mar 6, 2023 at 7:07 AM
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    Just did. 24" & 20", just as suspected. Amazon is often wrong like that.
     
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  8. Mar 6, 2023 at 10:42 AM
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  9. Mar 6, 2023 at 12:50 PM
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    I just noticed within the past week that mine are due for their first change out at 22 months and 35,500 miles.
     
  10. Mar 6, 2023 at 1:21 PM
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    My 21' also just turned 22 months. The wipers still work like new. No squeaks or streaks. Full Disclosure: Mine is mostly garaged and just ready to turn 17,000 miles. But still, it's amazing the OEM blades lasting as long as they do.
    I can remember back in the 1980's and earlier, if your vehicle was parked outdoors, you would have to change the blades every 4-6 months. One good freeze would ruin a new pair. Using the so called "winter" blades helped a bunch. They wouldn't wipe quite as well as the standard blades. But that rubber boot kept the metal portion of the blade from freezing and bending.
     
  11. Mar 6, 2023 at 1:23 PM
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    Bosch Icon is the way to go. But it's all a matter of preference. I like the overall look, and they generally last me around 2 years. I live in Southern California (Los Angeles/Willowbrook to be precise) so we typically don't really have much rain (2023 excluded). They tend to handle our no weather just fine, and when I do need them they've never really let me down. I've never had any wiper chatter. The rear blade is replaced at the same time as well. I sometimes find a hard time getting just the blade but I think the entire rear wiper is around $20. Raise your hand if you watched the Project Farm wiper test on YouTube. That man deserves a medal.
     
  12. Mar 6, 2023 at 6:11 PM
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    Thanks for the thread. At around 4 yrs/55k miles mine have started to streak. I was just going to go to Advanced Auto or Wal-Mart to replace as usual but picked up 2x insert replacements at a local dealer for much cheaper. If they last nearly as long they are well worth replacing the entire wiper. And now I have a spare set (which I never really worried about having but seems like a great idea)
     
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    Just ordered for the GF's car.
     
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  16. Mar 9, 2023 at 4:30 PM
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    Should be here Tuesday but Amazon has been crappy lately. I'll let you know.
     
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  17. Mar 15, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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    The Camry ones have arrived!

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  18. Mar 17, 2023 at 2:54 PM
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    Duelers were horrible in snow and ice. I suffered through 2 winters before I gave up and bought Yokohama Geolander AT tires. They are 3 mountain snowflake rated. As for wipers I buy the Sightline ones at the dealer when they have a sale on them. About $20 each. They last me 1 year

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