After much "research" I found some blade refills for our 2005 last week. I ordered part #'s 8521450100 and 85214-0E020. They both are a hair wider than my OEM rubber, I thought about trying to trim but doesn't seem feasible. Anyone else had this issue? Did I use the wrong part #? Looking at old threads those part #'s seem to be what folks have settled on...
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Anybody got any thoughts?
20$ will buy whole new wiper blades
I've used Bosch Icons for years and have never looked back, doesn't seem worth the hassle when brand new wipers are so reasonable.
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Possible that someone before removed the OEM blades? Here's part no's for '05.
Sidebar: In my almost 200k I've put on my spressoWAGON...I've been back/forth with many different aftermarket blades (including the expensive Silblades), new complete OEM arms & blades, OEM refills, etc. None kept me happy for very long. So I just installed these and so far they are by far the best at swiping clean, no skipping/rattling/chattering (always seems to be a problem for the rear wiper), etc. Time will tell but the reviews are great as well as the price.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D7QY58V/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D7QY58V/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Thanks fellas, that's all a lot of help!
@Trunk Monkey I had looked for that but didn't find those same #'s, thanks!
@Trunk Monkey I had looked for that but didn't find those same #'s, thanks!
22" and 24", I just buy the best ones available at the parts store. $50 every two years and no concerns.
METO was junk in my experience in rainy Pacific NW. Simply not safe after 2 months: cheap plastic falls apart and the blade stopped working. Cheap Chinese junk that is priced at a premium.
I agree on the difficulty finding a good wiper. Look at the base size/width more than anything. The OE have quite a base there. Also, take care of the arm springs, the tension there is considerable. The surface area of the windshield is big and it is not flat.
OEM refills work pretty well in heavy rain here, and I drive I-5 corridor a lot. So, I let my lexus dealer install all three for $25 every year. I also tried quite a few, including some exotic brands, installed new arms and wiper assemblies, etc. I wish we could find a silver bullit in this department as we see a lot of water here.
I agree on the difficulty finding a good wiper. Look at the base size/width more than anything. The OE have quite a base there. Also, take care of the arm springs, the tension there is considerable. The surface area of the windshield is big and it is not flat.
OEM refills work pretty well in heavy rain here, and I drive I-5 corridor a lot. So, I let my lexus dealer install all three for $25 every year. I also tried quite a few, including some exotic brands, installed new arms and wiper assemblies, etc. I wish we could find a silver bullit in this department as we see a lot of water here.
Valeo ultimates
And don't for get the RainX
CloudCity
LuxCruisers
Depends on the year. '98 & '99 models use 20" on both fronts as standard technically but I'm not sure there's any reason you can't go to the 22" and 24" versions.
To toss in another opinion, I bought some kinda pricey Trico blades with fancy aero plastic shrouds that flexed and skipped and chattered when I actually needed to use them in a storm, so in a pinch I stopped into Bi-Mart (yes thats a real store here in the PNW) on a very rainy day and bought the cheapest Trico basic blades they had with steel frames, about $5 each. They have been flawless in every way. I'll still get the PIAA silicone blades next round for longer life but for now these are really impressing the hell out of me.
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Here's the link to one I purchased on eBay, looks like I actually had the part number right TOYOTA OEM RAV4 Wiper Washer-Windshield-Blade Assembly Refill Left 8521450100 | eBay . It is just a tad to wide to fit into the clips. Weird. I'm about to give up on the OEM and just order replacements. I may look at it tonight, but just didn't see a way to trim without losing a finger.
I have always purchased the Bosch Icon wipers. You can pick them up at O'Reilly, Advance or Auto Zone but worth the money. I normally change them every 2 years and make sure every time I wash the vehicle I clean the wipers.
CloudCity
LuxCruisers
I think some of us thought the length was too long, like maybe 22.5" instead of 22" but I see now you mean the actual narrow width of the blade. Yeah that's a weird one! Do you think your wiper arms were replaced at some point and that's why the OEM refills don't work? I've always preferred just switching the whole unit than the thin rubber bits as they are so fiddly and not necessarily tons cheaper depending where you source.
I don't have any experience with them, but I clicked on the link. They have some excellent features, taken from the product description in the listing ...
- LOTUS-LIKE DRAIN:.. The rainwater will directly fly away without opening the wiper, when the vehicle speed exceeds 80 yard...
- 0 STEARK COMMITMENT: ..The strong memory steel sheet evenly stressed on and closely fitted to the glass..
- MUTED AS FLIPPING A BOOK: ... Listening to the moving music in the car on a rainy day, the wiper quietly follows the music.
I've been using Bosch Icons on most of my cars. Last time I replaced wipers on my Benz ML500, I used dealership blades. Much as I hate to admit it, they fit better, wipe better, and have lasted longer. Sooo.. I tried Toyota dealership blades on my FR-S. Total crap.. streaky and the tip on one split after a few months. I might give the ones above a try!
CloudCity
LuxCruisers
These do sound great! I think the 22" size is even better as it will get you three hundred hectares on a single tank of kerosene.
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@CloudCity I wondered that but they almost definitely are OEM, I'll try to post up a pic later. I have used those Bosch Icons a decent amount on a Yukon and may just go that route.
Another vote for Bosch Icons. They solved my chattering problem and wipe like a boss.
