Larger wiper blades

[EvilTheCat]

I just figured I throw this up in case anybody was curious.

I needed new wiper blades, but thought that the stock ones looked awfully small. I ended up buying 20" rather than 18" and they clear a lot more of the windshield without hitting anything. You could probably go up to 21" if you wanted.

 

[01STrunner]

I have also been running longer blades for about 3 years now without any problems and they don't hit the edge or anything. I can't remember what length I have been getting now because I just measure my blade before I buy new ones.

 

[IAmTodd]

I ran 22s on my 2000 and they were perfect. I just have 20s on the 94.

 

[colintrax]

Just remember that larger wiper blades is more wear on the motor and linkages.... Although I'm using slightly larger blades. 19 or 20 I think

 

[J_Train]

They do put more stress on the linkage, mine is now kinda sloppy and hits the windshield molding now. I'm running 20 in blades now rather then the 22.

 

[01STrunner]

how long have you run the larger blades?

 

[J_Train]

22 for the last 4 year's, just put 20's on it not too long ago. But it could also be the age and mileage of the vehicle as well. Idk but i can tell a difference in the speed it wipes when using the window washer between the 22's and 20's.

 

[01STrunner]

Oh ok. I think I've been running 20" instead of the oem 19. I just added an extra inch and mine still work fine in the 3 years I've had them.

 

[CDW6212R]

Good idea.

 

[Mbrooks420]

I’m running larger up front. I was also running a larger in the rear, I just trimmed the top half back slightly so I could get the fullest swipe.

 

[CDW6212R]

I’m running larger up front. I was also running a larger in the rear, I just trimmed the top half back slightly so I could get the fullest swipe.

In the rear too? I began with a 15" rear, when I learned that both 14" and 15" were options. The 15" I had more trouble with it going off the glass, there was previous scratching from before I bought the Mercury. I swapped to a 14" blade and it worked with no more drama. I'd like a longer one, but I'm going to have the 02/03 Sport in-glass wiper soon. That one shouldn't have the regular problems. With this idea to make the front larger, I might try a little upgrade for the back then.

 

[Mbrooks420]

Maybe I was using a 16 on the rear? I don’t recall. It went off the top, and right side, but I was able to trim it back. This was, of course, after modifying it to get a clean swipe in the first place.