Wiper Blades

[rafaelsmith]

Curious what aftermarket wiper blades people are using? I know OEM one will not last vert long. I have some Silblades (silicone) on my JK that have lasted many years without fail. I checked their website and not only do they not show Gladiator, 2018 is the highest model year of anything...so not sure they are even players anymore. http://www.silblade.com/

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[Cleankat]

I'm still running OEM, but any made for the JL Wrangler will work, it's the same setup.

I've bought Michelin ones at Costco previously for other vehicles and was happy with them

 

[WXman]

Bosch Icon. "It's how storm chasers clear the way."

 

[Gatorized]

I was surprised to see mopar does not have a wiper blade refill available - only the entire blade. Anyone find quality refills that work with the stock blades? It’s crazy to spend $12 - 20 for replacement blades when a $3 refill rubber insert will do.

 

[BigRed97]

I was surprised to see mopar does not have a wiper blade refill available - only the entire blade. Anyone find quality refills that work with the stock blades? It’s crazy to spend $12 - 20 for replacement blades when a $3 refill rubber insert will do.

They come with a "beam" style molded blade hence are not designed for refills

I cannot understand why people complain about wiper blade cost.... $40 once a year isn't anything for a safety item IMO

 

[rafaelsmith]

Yeah...wiper blades is not something I concern myself with in terms of cost. I want the best. Especially here in Florida.

I have had really good luck with the silicone from SilBlade on my JK. Literally bought them over 5 years ago and they still work like new. No streaks...no hopping across the windshield...no turning brittle due to sun.

Soon as the OEM one's show signs of wear...I will be looking for something similar.

 

[BigRed97]

I've never heard of the siliblade before now...I always got Bosch and would get about 18months out of them...I'll have to look into them

 

[Gatorized]

They come with a "beam" style molded blade hence are not designed for refills

I cannot understand why people complain about wiper blade cost.... $40 once a year isn't anything for a safety item IMO

My Honda and Mazda3 both have beam style blades and both sell oem replacement rubber refills. It’s not so much a cost issue as it is a resource going in the landfill issue.@jeepcares. Let’s keep it green so there will be more enjoyable off-roading.

 

[BigRed97]

That's a new one on me, I've NEVER seen a refill for a molded beam blade.

 

[BigRed97]

However I stand corrected, i just Googled it...it is doable.

Not sure id personally bother doing it vs clicking on new ones but to each their own

 

[TxGladiator]

I bought some Piaa silicone blades from Quadratec.
Work well so far.

 

[Moe_Fugga]

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Been using them for years. No skipping, excellent visibility, and great lifespan. I park both of my vehicles indoors, so I may get better life out of wipers than some that are baking in the sun 24/7.

 

[rafaelsmith]

Been hearing some good things about:

MICHELIN ENDURANCE XT SILICONE WIPER BLADES

https://www.walmart.com/ip/NEW-Mich...ade-16-Last-2X-Longer/627326564?selected=true

 

[Capt. B]

Please buy at AutoZone, 10% off military and first responders!

 

[BrnxBomr2]

Bosch Icon for sure

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