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Wipers Thread. Which ones are you using? Do they all suck??

Discussion in '2.5 Gen TRD Pro (2014-2021)' started by kyle112006, Nov 11, 2022.

  1. Nov 11, 2022 at 8:01 AM
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    kyle112006

    kyle112006 [OP] New Member

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    HI guys,

    I have searched high and low and tried a million different wipers and they all either leave streaks, residue, or do not wipe cleanly.

    Any reccomendations.? What are you using?
     
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  2. Nov 11, 2022 at 8:02 AM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Yeah it'll pull it, just don't expect to stop!

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    OEM work pretty good for me.
     
  3. Nov 11, 2022 at 8:04 AM
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    Taco-Spike

    Taco-Spike Gateway from Tacoma World ~ ended up here

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  4. Nov 11, 2022 at 8:19 AM
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    stevesgraytundra

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    OEM are good. So are Bosch Icon.
     
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  5. Nov 11, 2022 at 8:30 AM
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    frichco228

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    OEM are good, note- there are two types, one is good and other not so much. I dont know which is which but someone will chime in.

    Best I have found (and ive used a bunch) other than the good OME units are bosch icon, and Im running those currently.
     
  6. Nov 11, 2022 at 8:43 AM
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    17TundraDCEd

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    Another vote for OEM
     
  7. Nov 11, 2022 at 8:45 AM
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    Gort

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    OEM for me, despite the price.

    One thing I can recommend that really does help is Rain-X and Rain-X wiper fluid. It really makes a big difference!
     
  8. Nov 11, 2022 at 8:53 AM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Yeah it'll pull it, just don't expect to stop!

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    While on this subject, if you park your truck in the sun for long time periods, pipe insulation works well to preserve the blades.
     
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  9. Nov 11, 2022 at 9:01 AM
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    1lowlife

    1lowlife Toxic prick and pavement princess..

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  10. Nov 11, 2022 at 9:03 AM
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    Shamrock92

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    No complaints yet from the OE

    On other vehicles - I’ve been pretty loyal to using Bosch - best all around I’ve found.

    No idea who makes the OE for Toyota - but would look at those first f I needed a replacement. Like most OE stuff - it’s sometimes hit and miss - for example batteries and tires I’m not a fan of with my Tundra - but wipers have been good.
     
  11. Nov 14, 2022 at 8:14 AM
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    kyle112006

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    I've had really bad luck with that orange stuff leaving a film on my paint.
     
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  12. Nov 14, 2022 at 8:25 AM
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    Abos

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  13. Nov 14, 2022 at 8:35 AM
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    bmw345

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    Got 4 years out of my stock wipers. Went with them again. A little pricey but worth it. Not the Toyota sightline wipers either.

    These are the good OEM ones:

    Left: 85222-0C030
    Right: 85212-0C030
     
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  14. Nov 14, 2022 at 8:42 AM
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    BravoDeltaRomeo

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    Bosch Icon.

    Quick and easy install. Have survived winter and no issues.
     
  15. Nov 14, 2022 at 8:47 AM
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    OEM. Great for 2 to 3 years.
     
  16. Nov 14, 2022 at 8:48 AM
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    Ericsopa

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    OEM are good, but only the original numbers 85222-0C030 and 85212-0C030. The Sightline replacements being called OEM by some dealers (85212-YZZ1Q-TM and 85212-YZZ1P-TM) are crap!
     
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    Michelin Guardian, costco special $7.99 ea. so far so good.
     
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  19. Nov 14, 2022 at 9:33 AM
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    texasrho83

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  20. Nov 14, 2022 at 9:42 AM
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    NewImprovedRon

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    Another vote for OEM. They all tend to last longer if you wipe them clean occasionally.
     
  21. Nov 14, 2022 at 9:47 AM
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    PermaFrostTRD

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    another vote for OEM (non-sightline version). special thank you to @Ericsopa & @bmw345 for doing the Lord's work by posting part numbers.

    Rain X is your friend. Clean the windshield properly, apply rainX. I use the additive to my washer fluid, not the orange RainX fluid. a long ago internet rumor suggested the orange stuff corroded some lines or gummed up pumps or something I didnt want to fool with so I dont use it. Haven't read that there is that issue with the additive, so I've used that with no problems. Yes, I realize that isn't logical, but it's worked for me.
     
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    between my pervious Tacoma and this Tundy i've been through most of them none of the gimmicky aftermarket ones seem to stand above the others. OEM ftw.
     
  23. Nov 14, 2022 at 10:32 AM
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    I started with OEM and one of them ripped on a Sunday. Can't remember if I got Bosch or Rain-X but they've worked well for past year. I just ordered a set of Valeo's from the Rock along with some parts for my Suburban. They seem to get good reviews on this forum so I'll give them a try. Winter wx is not the issue here, it's sun/heat damage.
     
  24. Nov 14, 2022 at 10:49 AM
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    I coat my windshield with Aquapel a few times a year. So long as your wipers don't get gummed up with residue from not applying it correctly, your wipers do little work (coatings are 90% prep, 10% application - as usual.) I have the original OEM wipers on my truck and it's hitting 3 years old soon. The wipers are still 100% as new and that's through Canadian winters.

    I'll be putting OEM wipers on when they wear out though. They've been no issues so far - even notwithstanding the coatings.
     
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    OEM blades and I wipe the blades with 303 a few times a year so they do not dry out.
     
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    jtwags

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    ^ This. They are not the best longevity wise down here in Texas but I swap them out every 6 to 9 months at that price.
     
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    Hell… I missed this party.

    I am in Oregon, so the wipers MUST perform on one of the wettest places in the planet. Also, we’ve been getting temps up to 115 the last few years in the summer.

    We get serious ice in winter.

    I have been astounded at the factory blades, which I just had to pull off and replace today, at 74,000 miles of heavy use.

    2 weeks ago I noticed a line that the wiper was cutting across the glass, so I cleaned the blade with alcohol. That line widened to a stripe, and when I looked again, I could see the rubber blade had a split in it. I got the Bosch Icons.

    I‘d really like to get another OEM set. Do they hold up as well as the factory originals do? I was pretty amazed.
     
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  30. Dec 7, 2022 at 10:41 PM
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    I use the Rain-x latitude (midgrade for Rain-x): https://www.rainx.com/product/rain-x-latitude/ I then use the rainx solution additive (like if the dealer refills your fluid) in the wiper fluid and/or rainx wiper fluid itself, which both have water repellent qualities in them. Wipers are a wear item and should be replaced every year in my opinion, I replace mine as soon as it stops freezing each year as that is generally what kills them when used with frost. Like the Oregonian post above we live in continuous rain/mist, ideally if you have enough rain-x solution on the window you don't even use the wipers at highway speeds. ->not sponsored by rain-x lol, just works well.
     
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