I broke my rear window wiper

[Morphyne]

Like an idiot I broke my rear window wiper. I folded it out and then when it wouldn't go back in I thought it needed more pressure. I was wrong. Here is the result.

Any thoughts on where I can get a cheap relacement?

 

[FireTruckGuy]

Junkyard since most crashes are from the front.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

Honestly, I wouldn't waste your time with a new one. It does not affect the performance of the wiper itself nor does it make it any weaker. I have always been frustrated by that tab because it makes replacing the insert and cleaning the glass a pain. I broke mine when I was washing the 4Runner and carelessly pulled too far back on the wiper arm. It hasn't affected anything and honestly, I like being able to pull the wiper arm further back now. I may take it off and sand the broken section down so it looks more factory.

But if you insist on getting a new one, Junkyard, salvage yard, or even online should be able to get you a replacement rather cheaply.

 

[Morphyne]

I kind of feel the same way, that thing is pretty stupid. Might just leave it.

 

[Sungod]

The arm from the dealer is actually reasonable. I think it is about $20.

 

[alex56]

Mine looks just like yours!!!! did the exact same thing a few years ago!

 

[Daron-t4r]

Wow the same exact thing happened to me!

 

[BlackWorksInc]

Here's mod for you guys in regards to the wiper.

I just replaced my broken one the other day, when you take off the plastic cover that protects the bolt for the wiper arm look inside of it. There is a tab that sticks out and forces the wiper to limit how far it gets pulled out.

Just cut that tab off and reinstall the cover, and now you can pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle without fear of breaking it! How I never noticed this before, I will never figure out... LoL