Windshield Wipers NOT Happy!

[franken60]

I'm looking for the wiper assembly from the motor onwards...no need for the motor as its in good shape.
basically my wipers have become super sloppy and not keeping good contact with the windshield, after a quick look it appears the aluminum mounting sleeve which attaches to the cowl has worn through.
It requires a new mounting sleeve, but from what my research shows, you can only purchase the entire link assembly

Toyota wants $578 for this piece

if you have one or have a lead on one please let me know!

 

[stevebradford]

@TRAIL TAILOR

Wiper Bushing Repair Clips 60 Series

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 60 Series Sloppy wipers? These clips will tighten up those worn out bushings and make them run well again. Made from stainless steel for extra weather resistance and longevity CNC lathed for precision accuracy and fit Sold in pairs

www.trail-tailor.com

If these are what your after I’m in for a group buy to help with shipping.

 

[Rigpig]

I remember tripping over an assembly in my basement for years. I'll check and get back to you.
PS: if found, its yours for $575.-no shipping--

 

[franken60]

@TRAIL TAILOR

Wiper Bushing Repair Clips 60 Series

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 60 Series Sloppy wipers? These clips will tighten up those worn out bushings and make them run well again. Made from stainless steel for extra weather resistance and longevity CNC lathed for precision accuracy and fit Sold in pairs

www.trail-tailor.com

If these are what your after I’m in for a group buy to help with shipping.

no I'm looking for the rectangular pieces with the sleeve through it for the main wiper shaft which your blades attach to. it has two bolt holes to mount to the cowl

 

[franken60]

I remember tripping over an assembly in my basement for years. I'll check and get back to you.
PS: if found, its yours for $575.-no shipping--

let me know if you find it and I'll come over and with a pack of beer and $5.75!

 

[Rigpig]

decimal point is in the wrong place...
Found something, might be from one of my old BJ70's though. You'll have to compare/cut/splice/JB weld...

 

[offkilter]

This is a pretty good option and good seller:

OEM Wiper Link for Land Cruiser FJ60 FJ62

Wiper link for Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60, FJ62, BJ60, HJ60. Fits all years of North American spec, LHD models. OEM part # 85160-90A07. Get one before there is a showstopper on your hands!

www.cityracerllc.com

I replaced mine with a "good used " wiper linkage and it became sloppy not too long after. Apparently, upgrading your wiper arms to 4runner arms is a huge improvement also.

 

[franken60]

This is a pretty good option and good seller:

OEM Wiper Link for Land Cruiser FJ60 FJ62

Wiper link for Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60, FJ62, BJ60, HJ60. Fits all years of North American spec, LHD models. OEM part # 85160-90A07. Get one before there is a showstopper on your hands!

www.cityracerllc.com

I replaced mine with a "good used " wiper linkage and it became sloppy not too long after. Apparently, upgrading your wiper arms to 4runner arms is a huge improvement also.

Thanks! That's a great option.

Currently making a set of sleeves to replace the old cast aluminum ones. If they're still sloppy after my trip I'll be looking into that

 

[cruiserpilot]

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Currently making a set of sleeves to replace the old cast aluminum ones. If they're still sloppy after my trip I'll be looking into that
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I'm curious as to what you are doing, post a pic of the buggered pieces

 

[bikersmurf]

Would ‘Oilite’ Bushings help? There’s a shop on Government that has some in stock for $1-2 each.

 

[franken60]

 

[cruiserpilot]

It's replacement available from Amayama for $170 Canadian. But you'd get the whole linkage assy.
Not too bad. Try the piece you are making, but this is an option.
I wasn't sure what you were talking about earlier, I thought I did but thanks for the pics.

Toyota 85160-90A04 (8516090A04) LINK ASSY, WINDSHIELD WIPER

Toyota 85160-90A04 (8516090A04) LINK ASSY, WINDSHIELD WIPER. New & genuine Japanese car parts. Fast shipping. Low prices. Request a quote from Amayama Trading Co. online.

www.amayama.com

Don't even get me going on the putz's from Toyota.

 

[Sweatyforehead]

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Now that's some damn fine work there!

 

[bikersmurf]

Just be sure to use dissimilar metals for smooth action.

 

[seapotato]

That's an impressive amount of wear.

I'm guessing your truck didn't come from a desert region haha

Used to make bushings for rudder shafts by mixing epoxy with grahite. Wax the bejesus out of the shaft, pour in the mix, and hope like hell you can get it apart when it hardens

Mainly used to take up slop in old worn tubes where the rudder would lump back and forth. Would probably work to fix up an old set of those pivots, but your new ones look pretty slick.

 

[Rigpig]

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Fabbing that up is a lot better/cooler than the other bolt on options i think. Nice work. The word "rabbit" comes to mind...

 

[franken60]

update, new piece fit great and is working flawlessly. lubed it with silver grade antiseize for smooth action

 

[offkilter]

update, new piece fit great and is working flawlessly. lubed it with silver grade antiseize for smooth action

Well done - great to hear that you got this sorted with some ingenuity as opposed to shelling out cash.