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[lt1fire]

Anyone know why the 100's have different sizes listed for different years?

My 98 is listed in the book at auto zone as 20" and 20" but a 2001 is listed as a 24" and 22".


Are the arms a different size or something?? I'd like to run the bigger blades

 

[medtro]

Arms have different length between some MYs.

 

[Spike555]

You can run any size blade you want.
I do I it all the time.

My '04 says 24" PS and 22" DS, I have them reversed because the 24" on the PS overhung on the edge of the windshield and would collect ice and snow and then not clean the windshield anymore.
Having the 24" on the DS gives me more coverage but it still stays not eh glass and does not hit the window trim.

 

[bucfl]

Yeah any size really...I like 19”. As long as it cleans and you have visibility doesn’t matter.

 

[Asanka]

04 LC, running 24's on both sides

 

[medtro]

You can run any size blade you want.
I do I it all the time.

I tried 24" on a '99 LX470, it was too long.

 

[lt1fire]

Hmm may just have to Wal-Mart it and return if doesn' work.

 

[Asanka]

Why walmart? I bought anco from rockauto about $3 each. Those working well and looking forward how long it will last.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...7l+v8,1364688,wiper+&+washer,wiper+blade,8852

 

[Spike555]

Hmm may just have to Wal-Mart it and return if doesn' work.

Do you have a tape measure? Measure the old ones and then buy that size if it worked for you.

 

[Spike555]

Why walmart? I bought anco from rockauto about $3 each. Those working well and looking forward how long it will last.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...7l+v8,1364688,wiper+&+washer,wiper+blade,8852

The two weeks they'll last you mean?

 

[Asanka]

The two weeks they'll last you mean?

Not sure, I'm sure interested to know. If it lasts at least one Houston summer, I would say its worth.

 

[Spike555]

Not sure, I'm sure interested to know. If it lasts at least one Houston summer, I would say its worth.

Buy a set of silicone wiper blades and be done with wiper blades for years to come.

If I let our mechanic buy wiper blades for my van he buys cheap rubber ones, like the ones you bought. They last not long at all.
So I spend my own money and buy silicone blades for my van, they last years.

 

[Asanka]

Didn't know about that, any brand or link to purchase?

 

[planomateo]

Valeo Ultimates is what I run on all my vehicles.

 

[Spike555]

Didn't know about that, any brand or link to purchase?

Amazon, I use PIAA, I was using Sil-Blade but I like PIAA better.
You're going to hate the price, $50 for all three for my Cruiser, but they do last 5yrs.
If you're spending $9/yr on cheap blades in 5yrs your at $45. Plus the time to order, wait, hope it doesnt rain, swap them out every 6mo...my time is valuable. Do it once and be done.

 

[Asanka]

Definitely make sense, all you said plus producing less garbage. Thanks

 

[lt1fire]

Why walmart? I bought anco from rockauto about $3 each. Those working well and looking forward how long it will last.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...7l+v8,1364688,wiper+&+washer,wiper+blade,8852

Because returning a 24" to Wal-Mart if it doesn' work is a lot easier than rock auto. Just about the only time I go to Wal-Mart is oil and wiper blade related.

 

[Spike555]

Definitely make sense, all you said plus producing less garbage. Thanks

Exactly.

You're welcome.

 

[bucfl]

You can save a little by choosing a smaller wiper also and getting a cheaper rear wiper. I bought Bosch icon for front and cheap rear. I only use rear when it rains enough I can’t see behind me. If these don’t work I’m trying the silicone.

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[lt1fire]

Amazon, I use PIAA, I was using Sil-Blade but I like PIAA better.
You're going to hate the price, $50 for all three for my Cruiser, but they do last 5yrs.
If you're spending $9/yr on cheap blades in 5yrs your at $45. Plus the time to order, wait, hope it doesnt rain, swap them out every 6mo...my time is valuable. Do it once and be done.

Interesting Info.... had been wondering about these but when I price them out it comes closer to $75 for all 3. Is there a bundle pack on amazon i'm missing.