Windshield wipers
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bergeron37
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I think both fronts are 17". I have Rain-X latitude, love them.
edit: you beat me to it. I use them 65+ mph all the time and I have some problems with wind resistance getting under them a little but I think that is just the angle of the windshields, nothing you can do.
edit: you beat me to it. I use them 65+ mph all the time and I have some problems with wind resistance getting under them a little but I think that is just the angle of the windshields, nothing you can do.
[MENTION=3034]RonMAIDEN[/MENTION] - I think I will go with the Bosch Icons since the Rain-X wipers don't seem to be available from Amazon or someone they fulfill with.
But which one do I choose? There are a number of them listed below:
Amazon.com: Bosch Icons 17": Automotive
But which one do I choose? There are a number of them listed below:
Amazon.com: Bosch Icons 17": Automotive
Just plug in your year, make and model and click on the part. It will show whether they fit or not.
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Brian757
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I have tried Rain-X Latitude wiper blades and in a month, they were slapping on my windshield.
I have always been a Bosch Icon guy, but wanted to try the Rain-X Latitudes when they first came out. I swapped out the Rain-X blades after a month of use and have used Bosch Icons since. AdvanceAuto has the Trico brand which last about the same time as the Rain-X blades, about a month with periodic rain.
Keep in mind I live in Virginia Beach. It rains 130 days a year here.
I have always been a Bosch Icon guy, but wanted to try the Rain-X Latitudes when they first came out. I swapped out the Rain-X blades after a month of use and have used Bosch Icons since. AdvanceAuto has the Trico brand which last about the same time as the Rain-X blades, about a month with periodic rain.
Keep in mind I live in Virginia Beach. It rains 130 days a year here.
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Brian757
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I believe our rear blades have an entirely different design. You have to order your rear blades through Toyota, and get them OEM. They screw into place. I believe you can get an adapter than makes it the same receiver as the fronts but I have no evidence to back that.
Here you go: (This is for the Rears -- Part No. 85242-35010)
http://www.toyotapartszone.com/Page_Product/PartDetail.aspx?model=4RUNNER,TRUCK&year=2002&catalogCode=671460&VAID=3552,3559&selectConditions=(4=SR5B)§ionID=&componentsID=85-02
OR, http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Toyota-4Runner-Wiper-85242-35010/dp/B007OW65XI
For Future Reference, if it is ever needed: (The #1 is what is typically $6.00-7.00 -- For some reason the image pulls the blade apart, making it look like more than it is.)
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Anyone have concrete information on this, please? I will order them if I can get this to work. Thank you!
Brian757
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I found it.
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/details/QQToyotaQQ4RunnerQQAncoQQWiper_Blade_AdapterQQ19932006QQAN4808.html
WAIT, here it is, for a 1/4 of the cost:
http://www.carparts.com/details/Toyota/4Runner/Anco/Wiper_Blade_Adapter/1999/AN4808.html?TID=80000000CP&origin=pla&CP=1&CP_SRC=PPC&id=cpanwiblad99toyota4runner19842002ancoan48081&gclid=CPLHvouthLcCFYFo4AodkwQA4w
Just make sure that it is Anco, because anything else is a stolen idea, and it probably a cheaper material.
Hope I helped! Good luck bud..
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Brian757
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Both AutoPartsWarehouse and AutoParts are reputable sources. I have used the first one. But AutoParts.com has received good reviews. I am not entirely sure on the fitment of the rear blade after the adapter. Do you know if the rear is 17" as well? It looks like it'd be smaller than the front wipers.
BrianSD_42
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Just buy them from the dealer
Brian757
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That's what I'm sayin. I would go into detail for you OP but I always just get my blades from the dealership or online OEM. The OEM ones last a long time as well. I am just not sure of the installation procedure for that adapter. I don't want you to invest money and then it not work out.
the great him
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i have run two different types of PIAA blades and the rain-x blades, they all sucked! -yes i know i just said a PIAA product sucks, calm down take it easy its not the end of the world, im just calling it as i see it and trying to be fair. i like the bosch icons as well, although i do run them in the 18" variety. anyhow yeah like someone else said its a wiper blade dont over think it. but the bosch blades have lasted longer than the other two brands and provided better results too. -i would take a rain-x blade over the PIAAs though, PIAA should of just stayed with lights if you ask me, not to impressed with anything else they have, their horns suck, their wiper blades suck... their lights are second to none though