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JDM rear wiper arm replacement
The wiper arms on my JDM Bug are in need of a refurb. One option I have is to have them dipped but tbh think they look a bit naff and thinking of a flatter more modern style replacement. Have seen this style on eBay https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F163057817538 but not sure how great fitment will be or if it’ll sweep the screen as well. Has anyone else with a JDM done this? |
Can't see why it wouldn't work, provided it's the right length and the spline fitment is correct?
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Similar to the MY04-08 forester rear arm - you also need the correct fitment blade to go with it
http://static.opposedforces.com/epc_...3494987102.png Same style as fitted to late Revision D onwards JDM G11 wagons (rear only) and European wagons http://static.opposedforces.com/epc_...1494987102.png The G11 Saloon rear arms looks far more complicated http://www.jp-carparts.com/images/su...mage_871_1.gif |
Don,
The Legacy Gen 4 (BP/BL) should be the same? Can you confirm? I have a spare arm somewhere I think. |
The B13 Legacy is very similar
Wagon http://cdn.4mycar.com.ua/images/6/SUBARU86532AG082.jpg Saloon is the cranked type in the "newer" design http://park12.wakwak.com/~tico/b4/mo.../BLWiper-1.JPG |
Looking on with interest on this one
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Well at £6 delivered I figured it was worth a punt so we’ll see what turns up... |
To follow up, it turned up yesterday and closely resembles the one Don posted for a Legacy wagon above, so it’s WAY too short, probably at least 8-10cm out. Don, any idea if the new Legacy saloon design would fit? https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...8fe724ea1.jpeg |
Originally Posted by MrNoisy
(Post 12021755)
To follow up, it turned up yesterday and closely resembles the one Don posted for a Legacy wagon above, so it’s WAY too short, probably at least 8-10cm out. Don, any idea if the new Legacy saloon design would fit? https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...8fe724ea1.jpeg https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid...768/parts.aspx |
Cheers guys.
Well a phonecall to ICP means I know that a new genuine rear wiper arm will set me back £26.50 including VAT + Postage. Thanks to Don's link, looks like the part numbers for the Legacy one are: WIPER ARM 86532AG100 BLADE 86543AG110 COVER 86538AG030 Few pics of other cars with them on so looks like it should be relatively straightforward (hopefully) https://minkara.carview.co.jp/search/?q=86532ag100 And a before and after on a legacy saloon: http://park12.wakwak.com/~tico/b4/mo...r/Original.JPG http://park12.wakwak.com/~tico/b4/mo.../BLWiper-6.JPG |
So several conversations later with the local dealer's parts department haven't yielded a lot of progress; the guy doesn't seem to know which model this is off despite sending several photos so have sent this link today
https://jp-carparts.com/subaru/partl...art=86532AG100 I'm not entirely certain why but he was claiming he couldn't find the part numbers in the photos above, so I'm hoping the above will help....waiting to see what he comes back with. |
Probably because European/UK saloon Legacy's like Impreza's don't have rear wipers and there are no parts listed in the database the dealers use.
The Dealer would need to enquire through Subaru UK as to obtaining them for you from Japan (special order) or probably easier import them yourself. |
Well it's been a while due to various finance problems, but now back on track. Have ordered a second hand set of front wipers in decent nick, and have ordered the BL Legacy saloon rear wiper arm, cover and blade from JapanParts for £57 delivered today.
Will let you know if they fit....here's hoping : |
Great stuff can’t wait, if you have some success I will go down the same route, incidentally I am retro fitting mine, what did you use as a switch? |
Originally Posted by Mark10sti
(Post 12043059)
Great stuff can’t wait, if you have some success I will go down the same route, incidentally I am retro fitting mine, what did you use as a switch? The rear wiper on the JDM is triggered by the wiper stalk. If you're adept at wiring you can actually remove the wheel, cowl and fit a JDM set of stalks but the problem is they're backwards to UK so you may find the wiring looms don't match. |
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...3107eded1.jpeg Turned up this Monday and threw the arm and wiper on today. Really happy with it, looks more modern and not the horribly rusted and badly painted old arm it replaced. Not cheap though. The parts themselves are only £30 for all 3 bits of the arm and blade, but it cost me nearly another £40 in postage and HMRC / Parcelforce rip off charges. In fact, Parcelforce and HMRC took more in handling fees than it cost me to pay Japan post! Still, all done and happy with it. |
The only wiper I got is this https://www.subarupartspros.com/sku/...oa591r614.html. Would the rubber really get hard after 2 years or more and when should I replace it since right now it is already not that soft.
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Hi mate wiper looks good have you got a link to what you got and is yours a Impreza
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Originally Posted by seanvx
(Post 12054774)
Hi mate wiper looks good have you got a link to what you got and is yours a Impreza
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