I replaced my front blades recently with Bosch SnowDriver blades that are covered in a way that makes them less likely to get full of snow and ice while driving in winter weather. I live in San Diego, but dove to NE Ohio over the holidays and used them in torrential rains, freezing rain, and snow and I am very pleased with them. The rear blade insert can be replaced with a new OEM insert from Toyota. My FJ is a 2007 and I've only had to replace the rear insert once and it was very inexpensive as I recall.
Windshield Wiper Blades?
I'm researching changing my wiper blades and am finding all kinds of info. You guys are my go-to. What are my 3 wiper sizes and what brand is best with this windshield design. I'm new guys so don't roast me
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What OEM inserts? I have never heard of being able to buy just the rubber part but I can’t remember if I threw mine away or not. Where would you even order them? I have been trying locally to find replacement windshield wiper blades and I’ve had it because no one has even the 16” or 14” in stock. 9” doesn’t exist where I live.I just replaced the inserts only on the original wiper arms ... the OEM inserts lasted 7 years, and that's unmatched by any of the aftermarket blades I've used on my 4Runners (and I've tried most of the major aftermarket blades on my Toyotas over the last 21 years).
The OEM Toyota inserts are extremely soft and compliant, they feel like a silicone compound.
If you do decide to try some aftermarket blade assemblies, DO NOT throw away your OEM arms. If you are not satisfied with the aftermarket stuff, you can always just buy the OEM inserts, stick them in your original arms, and revert to original performance.
There's a whole thread here (maybe more than one) that covers the part numbers for OEM blades and blade inserts ... gotta do a little searching to find it.
From one of the threads, but I can't confirm that these are the latest material:
"The part number for just the inserts are (1) 16" insert p/n 85214-YZZF2 (B400) (2) 14" (center and passenger) p/n 85214-YZZF3 (B350)."
I recently purchased a set of OEM blade inserts on-line, and they appear to be silicone rubber - very soft and compliant, identical with the original inserts that came with my '14.
From one of the threads, but I can't confirm that these are the latest material:
"The part number for just the inserts are (1) 16" insert p/n 85214-YZZF2 (B400) (2) 14" (center and passenger) p/n 85214-YZZF3 (B350)."
I recently purchased a set of OEM blade inserts on-line, and they appear to be silicone rubber - very soft and compliant, identical with the original inserts that came with my '14.
Diana, the 16 inch (driver’s side) is 85214-50061 the other two are 85214-68011 and the rear insert is 85214-35070 order them on your nearest dealer’s online store and go pick them up to save the shipping. under 30 bucks for all four.What OEM inserts? I have never heard of being able to buy just the rubber part but I can’t remember if I threw mine away or not. Where would you even order them? I have been trying locally to find replacement windshield wiper blades and I’ve had it because no one has even the 16” or 14” in stock. 9” doesn’t exist where I live.
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