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06 Wiper Blade Replacement Question ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JackOfAllTradesRu, Jan 16, 2015.

  1. Jan 16, 2015 at 5:49 PM
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    JackOfAllTradesRu

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    Hello Everyone,
    Has anyone used 22" long wiper blades on both sides ? I know the OE blades are 22" long on Left side and 21" on Right side. I bought 2 of the 22" blades today, for my 06 Tacoma. Store was out of the 21" size. Now I'm thinking maybe the 22" will be too long for the right side. Thanks for any help with this. Russ
     
  2. Jan 17, 2015 at 4:28 AM
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    Janster

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    Install them.....cycle it a few times and see what happens.

    If its too long - it'll could wipe past the window and over the paint. You only want to wipe the window.


    Or.... just take them back and get the right size when they come in.
     
  3. Jan 17, 2015 at 4:31 AM
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    cabo wabo

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    I had that problem some time ago so i went down a size (passenger side only).
     
  4. Jan 17, 2015 at 11:13 AM
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    fixer5000

    fixer5000 the logical one

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    i just run 2 21's easier and work fine for me
     
  5. Jan 17, 2015 at 5:18 PM
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    JackOfAllTradesRu

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    Thanks to everyone for your feed back, think I will just wait and get the correct 21" size for the passenger side. Thanks again, Russ
     
  6. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:40 PM
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    JackOfAllTradesRu

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    Today's update, could not wait, went ahead and installed both 22 inch long wiper blades, worked great, with 1/4"clearance between end of wiper blade and windshield rubber molding roof line at 12 O'clock position, on the passenger side. Thanks again everyone. Russ:)
     

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