Questions for wiper replacement on an '02 8 cylinder:
1. Do I replace the whole armature like they sell in the stores? I bought some Anco blades at Sears and I do not see how the new arm replaces the original- or even how to get the original off.
2. Can I just insert a refill? Toyota part looks to be narrower than replacement.
I just use whatever refills the local parts store has, like the Anco's, Bosch, or something similar. Most of them come with a generic adapter, so you'll need to leave your wiper arms in, but remove the blade assembly at the pivot point so what you're left with is the armature that has the end shaped into a U-shape. That U-shape fits into the universal (usually plastic) adapter that comes with the refills. There is usually a release lever that lets you slide the old blade assembly down and off of the U-shaped end. Then you reverse the direction, pulling the new refill up onto the U-Shape end until it snaps into place.
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Waiter, how do you prepare your chickens?
Nothing special. We just tell them straight out that they're going to die.
Base: 2001 Tundra - Thunder Grey | SR5 | TRD | 4x4 | HD TRD Coil Springs | Tow Pkg | Factory Spray-on Bedliner | RS3000 Security
Mods: Mickey Thompson Classic II | Bilstein 5100 Shocks | Differential Drop Spacers | 930 Inner CV Boots | ProtechEZLift Limit Straps | Spintech Sportsman XL Muffler | Brembo Front Brake Rotors | Heavy Duty OEM Rear Drums | A.R.E. Z-Series Cap w/ Thule Rack | Stubbs Rock Sliders | Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar | 285/75/16 BFG All Terrain TA KO's | VIAIR 400C Air Compressor w/ 2.5 gal tank | Front clear corner lamps | Odyssey PC1700T battery | Optima Red Top 75/35 battery (backup starter) | Hellroaring 95300A Isolator/Combiner | Truspeed Calibrator
Future: Winch Bumper | UCAs & Coilovers | RCD Lift | 4.30 Gears
Yeah. I see the U-shape on the new blade but am not sure how the old one will come off, and am afraid of breaking it. I do see the little lever at the pivot point but I guess I need a "wiper blade for dummies" diagram to help me understand it.
I'm not sure if I even had the originals on when I got my truck early on but I'm pretty sure most of them come off the same way. There's some sort of release lever. Worst case, break it loose with a flat head, but take care not to damage the main arm that's attached to the truck, the one with the u-shaped end on it.
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Waiter, how do you prepare your chickens?
Nothing special. We just tell them straight out that they're going to die.
Base: 2001 Tundra - Thunder Grey | SR5 | TRD | 4x4 | HD TRD Coil Springs | Tow Pkg | Factory Spray-on Bedliner | RS3000 Security
Mods: Mickey Thompson Classic II | Bilstein 5100 Shocks | Differential Drop Spacers | 930 Inner CV Boots | ProtechEZLift Limit Straps | Spintech Sportsman XL Muffler | Brembo Front Brake Rotors | Heavy Duty OEM Rear Drums | A.R.E. Z-Series Cap w/ Thule Rack | Stubbs Rock Sliders | Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar | 285/75/16 BFG All Terrain TA KO's | VIAIR 400C Air Compressor w/ 2.5 gal tank | Front clear corner lamps | Odyssey PC1700T battery | Optima Red Top 75/35 battery (backup starter) | Hellroaring 95300A Isolator/Combiner | Truspeed Calibrator
Future: Winch Bumper | UCAs & Coilovers | RCD Lift | 4.30 Gears
I have had issues getting inserts to match up with factory blade and i messed up and bought new blades to fix issue. BIG mistake, you can buy a whole new blade at walmart made by michelin for the price of the inserts alone!! michelin blades are iam sure made by pylon which has been making blades since before i was born! If ya are trying to find matching inserts for factory blades i would make sure and take blade with ya when ya go and save the back and forth as i did!!
if you look close at the underside of the hook where the plastic insert slides into the hook shape part of the arm you will notice a small plastic nub..
you simply pull the plastic nub away from the hook and it releases the plastic insert and it just slides right out
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2006 Tundra DC 4x4 V-8,Bridgestone Revo's,Westin Platinum Series Black Nerf Bars,Wade Vent Visors,Husky Floor Liners, Wheeler Coils..
The longest lasting wipers I ever had were the PIAA ( from TIRERACK ) . The VALEO are also excellent.
Cheaper ones are plenty available out there but they dont last long usually.
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Wiper replacement
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