View Full Version : 20" wiper blades anyone?
aldive 12-15-2001, 02:48 PM I have a wiper question, not about brand names, but about size.
There is some road construction in my neighborhood and the dirt and dust are horrendous. I noticed the rather limited coverck 18” blades, especially on the passenger side.
I am wondering if 20” blades will work and if any of you have used them>
Opinions, please…..
alphasylum 12-15-2001, 02:51 PM I voted for option 1.....ooops this isn't a poll.
HEHEHE!
jimbo74 12-15-2001, 03:29 PM i got dub" double blade flat black meant for a ricer... they work really good and clean way more than stock....like 20 bucks at pepboys.... the edge on the pass side one just rests on the a pillar a little bit as it is too long and i dont want to readjust the arm sweep as i am lazy..
aldive 12-15-2001, 03:42 PM Jim, what size are they?
Thanks....
jimbo74 12-15-2001, 03:44 PM Originally posted by jimabena74
dub"
aldive 12-15-2001, 03:47 PM You got me there????? What is the size, please.
Thanks
jimbo74 12-15-2001, 03:49 PM sorry.... dubs are 20"
pics will be added in a minute...as soon as they load
crap....photopint shut down!!!!! i am pissed!!!!! aldive...what is your email addy?
aldive 12-15-2001, 04:03 PM Originally posted by jimabena74
sorry.... dubs are 20"
pics will be added in a minute...as soon as they load
crap....photopint shut down!!!!! i am pissed!!!!! aldive...what is your email addy?
send to al@fdu.com
thanks
Jim i would like to see the pictures as well. A good free image hosting place is www.imagestation.com however i bet they will start charging like everone else eventually
jeems 12-17-2001, 07:54 AM go ahead and send them to me too jim. I was wanting some 20" carbon fiber wipers i saw. thanks.
justin@six45.com
alright jim if you arent gonna use www.imagestation.com can you send me those pictures as well. steets02@hotmail.com
NoBoundaries 12-17-2001, 09:09 AM :D Or you can all become Elite Explorers and be able to attach images!!;)
http://www.explorer4x4.com/elite.html:D
'96explorereddiebauer 12-17-2001, 02:32 PM I have 20" Bosch wipers on mine and no rub at all, but for some reason, my right one hits the cowl. It's no biggie though. I can see a difference in the rain so it's worth it.
diablo5969 12-17-2001, 04:11 PM Bigger wiper blades are a really good idea. I had never thought of that. Oh well, that's just me. Anyway, my Ex's windshield wipers had always been terrible no matter what, but the last time I needed to replace them I went to Costco and got these Teflon wipers for like $9.99. They're stock size, but they work better than any wipers I've ever had on it. I'd definitely recommend Teflon wipers to anyone that could find them.
aldive 01-05-2002, 10:01 AM After using 20" Rain X wiper blades for a while now and during a heavy rain on a recent 500 mile voyage, here are a few commenhts.
(1) the visibility for the front passenger is vastly improved. the right front blade fits and works perfectly.
(2) the f\drivers side blade is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch too long and hits the window piller ( or whatever one calls it ). the coverage is good and it does work, but i am concerned about hitting the piller. Maybe a 19" blade on the drivers side would be perfect. I will try this soon
Is it possible to cut just a little off of the 20" blade to make it so it doesnt hit?
Also I finally got my rear wiper fixed (after 1 and 1/2 years of no working) so just wondering how the coverage of that is. Is there room to go bigger back there as well?
jimbo74 01-05-2002, 01:31 PM sorry i didnt post pics.... i am at a different computer now.... ok89, you dont need to cut it.if it really bothers you, readjust the positon of the arm to one notch higher....let me see if i can go get some pics.... i am elite so i can attach them now...
aldive 01-05-2002, 02:07 PM I doubt that it could be cut down; the metal "hook" end that holds the rubber blade in place is right at the end. I am going to use a 19" blade on the drivers side.
The rear, at least on my 99, is as big as will fit.
diablo5969 01-05-2002, 11:11 PM This is an interesting thread to be following. That reminds me, I need to replace my rear wiper blade.
OK, ignore me. Resume talking
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