Wiper Blades

[SA Heat]

Has anyone replaced the wiper blades on a Gen 4 with anything beside the ones from Dodge? None of the regular wiper blade companies I've looked up show a compatible refill. The blade itself is tapered on the ends and looks to have a unique clip for the wiper arm, I'm just wondering if anyone has a trick to replace it with something else.

I'm used to the Viper tax, but ~$35 per blade seems a little ridiculous for something that goes for around $15 on a "regular" car.

[BlknBlu]

i think that is your only option. Not even sure if mine even work. never use them

Bruce

[SA Heat]

i think that is your only option. Not even sure if mine even work. never use them

Bruce

I hear you. I've never use mine either, but the last time I washed the car I noticed the driver's side blade had a tear. And unfortunately in Texas, state inspection stations usually want to see your wipers work....inspection is due next month, so I need to replace it.

[Ninjakris]

I'm 99% sure OEM is your only choice. I purchased some new blades for my old Gen III last spring and finally caved on overpriced mopar wiper blades. I thought for sure I could find the company who makes the blades (bosh or something) and get it for cheaper, but no luck. If it makes you feel better, I paid around $100 for both, so $35/blade isn't too bad.

[SA Heat]

I'm 99% sure OEM is your only choice. I purchased some new blades for my old Gen III last spring and finally caved on overpriced mopar wiper blades. I thought for sure I could find the company who makes the blades (bosh or something) and get it for cheaper, but no luck. If it makes you feel better, I paid around $100 for both, so $35/blade isn't too bad.

$100, ouch! Yeah, I think the $35 per is on the low side and doesn't include shipping and/or tax.

[Wiretech]

The only time I use my wipers is when accidentally push the lever up, but yeah price stinks.

[Vprbite]

Ha! Yeah me too. Easy to avoid the rain out here in Arizona though.

[CopperCrazy]

Actually had to use mine last year. Rain beat me home from a local car show.
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[golfer15]

The only time I use my wipers is when accidentally push the lever up, but yeah price stinks.

LOL, or accidentally hit it while cleaning!!!

[FrgMstr]

FWIW, my OEM blades are now 6 years old and do a great job. Of course I RainX the hell out of the windshield too.

[Roddy]

Just got quoted $79.99 each CDN .... unreal

[TooBlue]

Just got quoted $79.99 each CDN .... unreal

......That's crazy

[Roddy]

Isn't there a vendor that has these as a pair for $77us? Its cheaper for me to ship a pair up from the states lol

[ACtechOPS]

OK, here goes. I am not cheap, but I choked on the wiper blade price. Passenger side blade was torn. I removed the blade and used a box cutter to slice the old rubber off, then a wire wheel to get down to the metal. Bought a generic blade (2$) and cut the rubber off that. I work in aircraft and have access to some wicked silicone adhesives we use to bond rubber 777 door seals. Needless to say, a year later and the wiper is still mint. Here's the kicker. I drive my car a lot, rain or shine. After the repair we did a 4000 mile round trip to Key West and back with plenty of rain, esp across the everglades. See, there are always options if you dare.

[SA Heat]

PM'ed you with a MUCH better deal on OEM.

[SA Heat]

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[labtec]

just ordered drivers side from my dealer. They sold it to me for $32, not too bad considering the Viper tax from some dealers. The GEN3 oil filter was $12.