Rear wiper blade replacement

[namsag]

Well I have done a lot of searching around for my question, and I have not seen it addressed.

I can remove the rear wiper, but my question is about a replacement.

None of the blades sold for the 4Runner at the local box stores (haven't been to dealer) have the lump/fitting/spacer/whatever it is on the blade, it seems to help the blade tuck up in there in the spoiler in the OFF position.

I have not seen this addressed, is it absolutely necessary to have that piece, or will a box store replacement blade without that thing on it work just fine?

Any help appreciated, namsag.

 

[Tim-in-TX]

This is what I bought (from Amazon):

Bosch Rear Wiper Blade H307 /3397011429 Original Equipment Replacement- 12" (Pack of 1)

 

[Bossman]

5th gen rear wiper blade

5th Gen Wipers - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum

Rear wiper

 

[17Jetta]

DO NOT GET RID OF THE OEM WIPERS.

Easiest place to source them is the local Toyota dealership or buy online if you have to.

All the OEM blades have replaceable inserts and they will last farrrrrrrrr longer than anything aftermarket.

And yes, none of the aftermarket rear wipers will come with the stop so they will never stow correctly.

Luckily in encountered this issue before I had gotten rid of any of the oem blades. Now I just grab the inserts once a year.

 

[namsag]

Thanks guys for the advice, I'm gonna go with the inserts. The Runner is now my daughter's, so it has to be right!

 

[4REIGN3R]

do not get rid of the oem wipers.

Easiest place to source them is the local toyota dealership or buy online if you have to.

All the oem blades have replaceable inserts and they will last farrrrrrrrr longer than anything aftermarket.

this!!!!