2011 GX460
I ordered what I thought were the correct 2011 wiper inserts from Bell Lexus. The driver side fits (snugly) and passenger does not fit (too snug).
Appears I have the "disposable" Lexus blade assy on the car with the flip up cap? Ok, whatever, lesson learned.
Looking at buying new Lexus blade assys (from Impex) so I can use inserts, and the part numbers are different for 2010-2014 and 2015-2023. But the arms are the same P/N. Leads me to think this was a blade assy design change only.
Educate me: Any reason to not go with the newer part number set (thinking parts will be available longer)?
I looked at pictures and they are similar but the "feet" mechanism is different with the older style having both feet on a pivot and the newer style having one inner foot on the plastic. Can't tell if it was to reduce cost or make an improvement.
2011
Left blade assy 85222-48130
Right blade assy 85212-53081
Left insert 85214-68020 or 85214-02340 (Amayama vs Bell Lexus)
Right insert 85214-53090 (replaces 85214-0E140)
2015
Left blade assy 85222-60260
Right blade assy 85212-60210
Left insert 85214-02340 (replaces 85214-52110)
Right insert 85214-60120
I ordered what I thought were the correct 2011 wiper inserts from Bell Lexus. The driver side fits (snugly) and passenger does not fit (too snug).
Appears I have the "disposable" Lexus blade assy on the car with the flip up cap? Ok, whatever, lesson learned.
Looking at buying new Lexus blade assys (from Impex) so I can use inserts, and the part numbers are different for 2010-2014 and 2015-2023. But the arms are the same P/N. Leads me to think this was a blade assy design change only.
Educate me: Any reason to not go with the newer part number set (thinking parts will be available longer)?
I looked at pictures and they are similar but the "feet" mechanism is different with the older style having both feet on a pivot and the newer style having one inner foot on the plastic. Can't tell if it was to reduce cost or make an improvement.
2011
Left blade assy 85222-48130
Right blade assy 85212-53081
Left insert 85214-68020 or 85214-02340 (Amayama vs Bell Lexus)
Right insert 85214-53090 (replaces 85214-0E140)
2015
Left blade assy 85222-60260
Right blade assy 85212-60210
Left insert 85214-02340 (replaces 85214-52110)
Right insert 85214-60120