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Wiper Blades

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by surfsupl, Jan 22, 2009.

  1. Jan 23, 2009 at 7:32 AM
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    beastlytaco

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    yeah plus buying the wipers themselves is a whole lot cheaper than buying the wipers and the arms to go with them.
     
  2. Jan 23, 2009 at 7:33 AM
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    $25 for "one" wiper blade is just foolishness.
     
  3. Jan 23, 2009 at 8:00 AM
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    jmasterj

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    Not really when they last a lot longer and work a whole lot better. I used to probably go through 3-4 sets of standard wipers every couple years because of Winter. I have my Icons now and they still like new after 2 years. It may be true for someone who lives in a warmer climate, but with the ice buildup and snow Valeo and Bosch FTW.
     
  4. Jan 23, 2009 at 8:04 AM
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    $2.50 per blade.....wal mart. Then I slide them in the stock arms, I hate aftermarket arms, they're ugly imo.
     
  5. Jan 23, 2009 at 9:04 AM
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    Metallikatz3

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    I heard that bosch icon, valeo ultimate, and another brand that looks the same were all made by bosch just renamed.

    But i've had great luck with Piaa super silicone blades on my last car they lasted me about 2 years. I'm gonna get the aforementioned bosch/valeo once i need to replace my current blades
     
  6. Jan 23, 2009 at 2:43 PM
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    Snyperx

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    I just installed a setup blades on my truck. I went with the Weatherbeater Rain-X blades. I use those with the Rain-X wiper fluid which is great.
     
  7. Jan 23, 2009 at 2:47 PM
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    Motomaster reflex blades. Much like the rain X blades. Work well in all weather condtions.
     
  8. Jan 23, 2009 at 7:03 PM
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    Stock replacements, not Toyota refills.

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  9. Jan 23, 2009 at 8:56 PM
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    WilsonTheDog

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    Doubtful. I've been buying the Valeo's for close to 10 years. The Bosch version just started showing up the last couple years. If anything, it's probably the other way around.
     
  10. Jan 23, 2009 at 9:10 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

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    i got cheapy anco blades. they do an OK job, but i have yet to find any wiper that make me happy. none ive had seem to clear the windshield very good.
     
  11. Jan 24, 2009 at 10:48 PM
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    Dave Russell

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    Hi y'all- I'm from B.C. (Canada) and what we get here is RAIN !!!!! A few years back I picked up some silblades- 5 years later they still worked GREAT. I bought a 07 Taco
    and the silblades went with my old Ranger. They are still on there so I guess they still work well. Not cheap / work good- go figure.
     

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