Easy fix for skipping/grabbing windshield wipers

[lovetoski]

My wipers have never (until today) worked well. They've skipped. I replaced the rubber inserts - OEM worked better than aftermarket, but still they skipped. I replaced the wiper relay with a lower milage used one...maybe it helped, but probably not. Didn't want to spring for new wiper relay rods, so just lived with the skipping. Irritating though given how much it rains here in Seattle...

A few days ago I read a short post (by Pluton) with a suggestion to make sure that the wiper blade is perpedicular to the windshield. Hmmm...that kinda makes sense...a few quick tweaks with a pair of pliers and now both wiper blads are perpendicular to the glass. Just drove in the rain today for the first time since making this "mod" and they work perfect!

In a way it's a little thing, but since I use 'em so often and it was a free fix, it's even sweeter. Ya learn something new everyday! Props to Pluton for the great idea!

 

[dfmorse]

Great idea, I'll check mine.

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[sandcruiser]

looking forward to a break in the rain so I can try this out!

 

[FLA60]

Rain!

Rain, Costa Rica, rainy season I'll be heading over in 2 weeks (Pavones). Guess I get to partake of some of that too

Pura vida.

 

[lovetoski]

looking forward to a break in the rain so I can try this out!

No rain in Seattle this summer for a loooooooooooooong time. Maybe the first dribble tonight!

 

[sandcruiser]

we are just now getting our first big storms in the northwest.... pavones (southwest) has been drenched for months from what I hear

rained a few inches this weekend. that's not a typo. didn't measure with a guage, but there was a bucket sitting out by the cruiser that has about 5 inches of water in it now. was empty this weekend.

be prepared for mud, mud, and some mud

 

[Tapage]

be prepared for mud, mud, and some mud

Same as here !!!!

 

[lunyou]

i don't thgink aftermarket(non oem) wiper blades work well perpindicular or not. I think i read that 80 series wipers blades are different lengths or something like that and wouldn't be surprised to hear that the 60 series are different from passenger to driver.

lunyou

 

[notagp_afj55]

Just went to Toyota the other day and both of the blades
i got were 450mm so driver and pass. are the same blade

 

[Cruisergreg]

we are just now getting our first big storms in the northwest.... pavones (southwest) has been drenched for months from what I hear

Worse than last year after the hurricanes? I was in and around Quepos in late November and the damage was pretty shocking.

 

[sandcruiser]

no, not worse than last year (so far). In fact, overall, we've had a "dry" rainy season. But "dry" here is still a matter of several inches per storm....

I've got a buddy who flies down to Drake and that area pretty frequently, I'll ask him what the weather has been like.

 

[Zack1978]

Just went to Toyota the other day and both of the blades
i got were 450mm so driver and pass. are the same blade

Actually be careful with Toyota wiper blades, within the past year or so Toyota got CHEAP on their blades. They are no longer high quality like they were in the past. I now go to NAPA for my blades, they are a direct fit for the 60, and come with new screws (as does Toyota). The quality of the NAPA blade (made by Trico) is IMHO much better than the Toyota part.

Zack

 

[brett76]

i have exact fits and they work perfect

the only problem i have is that middle spot that never gets wiped unless they are on high

go figure eh

 

[Zack1978]

i have exact fits and they work perfect

the only problem i have is that middle spot that never gets wiped unless they are on high

go figure eh

That is strange, I never have that problem.

Zack

 

[Tapage]

Actually be careful with Toyota wiper blades, within the past year or so Toyota got CHEAP on their blades. They are no longer high quality like they were in the past. I now go to NAPA for my blades, they are a direct fit for the 60, and come with new screws (as does Toyota). The quality of the NAPA blade (made by Trico) is IMHO much better than the Toyota part.

Zack

I preefer Bosch ones .. are nice quiality made.

 

[lovetoski]

i have exact fits and they work perfect

the only problem i have is that middle spot that never gets wiped unless they are on high

go figure eh

The two metal springs on each side of the rubber insert have a curve to them. Maybe the curve is the wrong way?

 

[dfmorse]

Some interesting stuff on blades:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=110633

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[lovetoski]

Some interesting stuff on blades:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=110633

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Exactly what I was referring to. It makes a difference. Glad to see that IdahoDoug took the time to write it all out.

 

[Spook50]

Actually be careful with Toyota wiper blades, within the past year or so Toyota got CHEAP on their blades. They are no longer high quality like they were in the past. I now go to NAPA for my blades, they are a direct fit for the 60, and come with new screws (as does Toyota). The quality of the NAPA blade (made by Trico) is IMHO much better than the Toyota part.

Zack

I always use the Bosch Microedge blades on my truck. They've never given me trouble. I check occasionally to make sure they're still held perpendicular to the glass and for the driver's side, I get one inch longer than the Trico book says to use (it specifies the same length for both blades). The pair I've got on now has lasted me almost two years. Keep 'em clean and they WILL last.

 

[BrentTLC]

A few days ago I read a short post (by Pluton) with a suggestion to make sure that the wiper blade is perpedicular to the windshield. Hmmm...that kinda makes sense...a few quick tweaks with a pair of pliers and now both wiper blads are perpendicular to the glass. Just drove in the rain today for the first time since making this "mod" and they work perfect!

Indeed, this should do the trick.