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18 inch wiper blades

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by fla_sun, Sep 23, 2016.

  1. Sep 23, 2016 at 6:57 PM
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    fla_sun

    fla_sun [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Has anyone sucessfully used anything other than 17 inch blades?
    I can some really cheap but no 17 size. 16 or 18
    Thanks
    1996 model
     
  2. Sep 23, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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    FirstGen Jer

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    Madjik_Man

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    I use 19 on the drivers side and 18 on the passenger side.

    Costco has great cheap Goodyear blades.
     
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    slander

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    I think i fit 20" blades on my 02.
     
  5. Sep 24, 2016 at 12:23 PM
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    Thank you!
     
  6. Sep 24, 2016 at 1:39 PM
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    Op has a 2nd gen, not sure if the windshield size is that different.

    I have 17 on drivers and kid at auto parts store sold me an 18" for the passengers side. No issues.
     
  7. Sep 24, 2016 at 1:48 PM
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    devinzz1

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    I have same set up from Costco
     
  9. Sep 24, 2016 at 2:07 PM
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    Northern Taco

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    Missed that. His profile states 2006 so I got confused. :facepalm:
     
  10. Sep 25, 2016 at 7:29 PM
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    bldegle2

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    New Navigation DVD/CD/TV/AV/Bluetooth Stereo and seat mod spacers, 1" hubcentric spacers, seat heaters....
    I use 19" drivers side, 17" passenger, tried 18 on passenger but it was a bit long, hung out at the end when parked, otherwise it worked great....go for it...
     
  11. Sep 25, 2016 at 7:47 PM
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    Northern Taco

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    My 18" fits fine on passengers side, but different wiper blades might fit differently.

    After reading this I'll likely go to at least a 18" drivers side blade
     

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