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Windshield wiper arm length

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by Linnadawg, Jun 17, 2020.

  1. Jun 17, 2020 at 1:53 PM
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    Linnadawg

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    I bought some used wiper arms and the passenger side looks too long. The wiper doesn’t contact the windshield on the end.

    My passenger side measures 18 5/8” and the driver side measures 18”. I have about 3/4” between the edge of the windshield and my wiper blade on the passenger side. Anyone know the correct size? 17” blades.

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  2. Jun 17, 2020 at 4:28 PM
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    Nope, it is not too long it’s supposed to go all the way to the black Border inner liner. I just checked mine, the same thing.
     
  3. Jun 17, 2020 at 6:38 PM
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    Does yours lift off the windshield near the edge like mine? I used 17” wipers. Even the wiper that came from the junkyard was lifted though.
     
  4. Jun 17, 2020 at 7:10 PM
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    Not quite.. may want to slap a 16 on there.. barely rains here so cal. I’ll watch them next drive I’ll hit the washer wipe and let u know. I can do a video, but I think u are fine..
     
  5. Jul 8, 2020 at 3:59 AM
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    Last week I ordered PIAA Super Silicon 17” wipers from Amazon for my 1990. Boy they are nice, they form to the windshield perfectly and man are they quite ! Supposedly they last about twice as long as regular ones, a little pricey at $22 bucks each. Way better than the Bosch units they replaced.

    I tested them going through the car wash, that’s my only gauge for performance as of now but I think these will be the only thing I’ll buy from here on out. I apologize, I tried to post a link but I’m not literate enough.
     
  6. Jul 8, 2020 at 11:00 AM
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    trlhiker

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    Mine are 16 1/2" and no they do not lift at the end.
     
  7. Jul 8, 2020 at 2:57 PM
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    When I got this 4runner the wipers were toast. I bought Bosch replacements for it and was never happy with them. They never gave a full wipe, the passenger side never settled in and just got worse as time went on.

    I came across a YouTube video, the fella with the glasses that’s been a mechanic forever, think his name is tommy. Anyway his vid on wipers is what convinced me try these Silicon deals. I followed the instructions using the window wipes and all, even dry I could instantly tell the difference.
     

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