Cody4359

In my 14' the week after I bought it I had chattering wipers. Used aquapel amd that helped without the need to use wipers, put on a set of trico and they were good for about 2 weeks. 2 months ago I got fed up and tried some rain x blades, supprisingly they havent chattered yet. They do give a little thunk like clad above, but I'll take that over constant chatter

marter

Not to nit pick, but mine's not chattering like when it's old and worn, if you mean that literally. It's a single clunk when reversing directions.

I stopped by the dealer today and the service writer said there's definitely something wrong so I'll take it in next week. I know wiper blades aren't warrantied but I think something else is going on.

marter

My truck has 6800 miles on it since May; I don't think it's a matter of life of the blade. Like I said, it's not chattering during the entire sweep, it's a single clunk when changing direction. The service writer at the dealer today said something wrong.

marter

It's not the rubber against glass making the noise, it's a mechanical clunk in the wiper it self.

marter

Again, sorry to the OP for the thread hijack. I wanted to know if what I was hearing was normal and clearly it's not.

My work is done here.

1fifty

I'm thinking the Trico Teflon Shield model is that I might try. Maybe the Trico Force.

Cheap enough through Rock Auto.

Scott2373

I like the Bosch Icons, but they don't last for sh*t. They're too delicate, so the edge wears off quickly. I use the Rain-X Latitudes. Not only do they assist with water repellency, they are one of the longest lasting blades I've ever used!

1fifty

Thanks Scott. That is good info too.

moguy1973

Yes, and it's kind of annoying.


As for when I replace them, I will probably go with Rain-X Latitudes. They worked very well on my previous car and my wife's Highlander.

I will never buy another Bosch blade. I've had 3 of them come loose on my wife's car now and 2 of them went flying off. They don't use a clip to hold them on the wiper arm, only a plastic cover that closes over the top of the hook. That cover eventually works its way open and off goes the blade...

Mpardun

I had Icons for 1 week, snow and 18 degrees and blade edge deformed...absolute crap for winter. Excellent summer option, but very pricey. I found Trico Ice superior for winter (snow & ice)