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Are these original wiper blades?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Cloud99, Sep 16, 2023.

  1. Sep 16, 2023 at 12:55 PM
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    Cloud99

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    The truck needed new blades so I went with Rain-X, for now. I’d like to confirm if the blade housings I have are original. If so, I’ll buy inserts. I could not find a brand stamp on them anywhere. Thoughts appreciated. Pictures below.

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  2. Sep 16, 2023 at 1:38 PM
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    Bivouac

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Did you by the blades at your Toyota Dealer in person or online?

    That would be the only way to know for sure.

    A Truck this old I think they might have been changed at least once.
     
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  3. Sep 16, 2023 at 1:42 PM
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    These were on the truck when I purchased it earlier this year. I agree with you, probably changed out but not finding a brand name has me curious.
     
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  4. Sep 16, 2023 at 2:11 PM
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    Nope not orginal. Alot of wipers don't have brand stamping. Probably napa wipers.
     
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  5. Sep 16, 2023 at 2:22 PM
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    What makes you know there not original or OEM?
     
  6. Sep 16, 2023 at 9:39 PM
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    Andy01DblCabTacoma

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    I am all for OEM parts, but wipers are really not one of those things where you need to worry...
     
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    I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure the oem wipers were inserts. If you have the insert style they are definitely work keeping.
     
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  8. Sep 17, 2023 at 10:28 AM
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    Yea. These look like inserts. I do see the metal banding on the wiper.
     
  9. Sep 18, 2023 at 7:43 AM
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    Andy01DblCabTacoma

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    ... All wiper blades have metal banding. I pull them out any time I change them. The metal is spring metal and makes great lock picks or other little tools.
     

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