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Jan 16, 2007 | 10:25 AM

cdkell

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new wiper blades

Put these new blades on my F250 about a week ago. My local NAPA told me if I didn't like them they would exchange them for something else. I am very impressed with them, they clean much better than the factory blades. I also put 24" blades on, dont know why ford didn't do this. any one who lives in a area where they use alot of salt and brine I would recomend these to. the NAPA part # is 60-2442. check out the web site.
http://www.tricoproducts.com/brochur...location_id=65

good luck.

Jan 16, 2007 | 11:27 AM

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How much were those Innovisions? I put the Bosch Icons on my truck in September, but they were about $22 each. Very similar design as the ones you got, just wondering about price differences. I've been very pleased with the performance of my Icons, but I'd also be happy to check out the Innovisions once these Icons wear out (hopefully not for a long time, though).

Jan 16, 2007 | 11:28 AM

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By the way... welcome to FTE. If you don't already know it, you're going to love this site. The folks here are really helpful.

Jan 16, 2007 | 11:48 AM

cdkell

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I paid $15 each not sure what retail is.

Jan 16, 2007 | 11:50 AM

TNT in Round Rock

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i followed y'all's advice and just put on 24's myself .. NICE !!!!

Jan 16, 2007 | 12:33 PM

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I didn't even think about the length upgrade when i got my icons, or I would have done that too. After forking out $45 bucks for blades, I'm not about to take them off for a few more inches right now, especially since they are working so well for me. Next set, though...BIG 24 is coming my way!!

Jan 16, 2007 | 02:25 PM

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I put some similar ones on. I paid about $15.00 each. I went with a 22". They really seem to do a great job.

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Jan 16, 2007 | 02:28 PM

4x4Mark

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I'm running 22" blades here. I tried those new blades last summer. They were great at first, but after a while started to skip/stutter on my windshield. Hope you have better success. I'm just running Wal-mart Anco's now - work well and cheap.

Mark

Jan 16, 2007 | 02:41 PM

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Mark:

Which of "those new blades" did you try last summer? The Bosch or Trico blades?

Jan 16, 2007 | 04:06 PM

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Trico.

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Jan 16, 2007 | 05:19 PM

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I thought I was beginning to see a downward performance trend on my Bosch's in early November, but that has not really proven to be the case. Everything from light misty drizzles to frog stranglers have been handled perfectly by these blades. I'm impressed, even though I retain a tab bit of suspicion concerning their longevity. They are still holding up better and longer than any other blade I've ever used (trico, anco, standard bosch, etc.).

Jan 16, 2007 | 07:46 PM

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went with Rain-x from wally world - 24 inch on the front and 17 on the back

figure the rain-x washer fluid works so well would give the blades a chance...

and BOY did they get tested last week here in DFW !!!! some got 8 to 10 inches in 2 or 3 days...

Jan 16, 2007 | 08:42 PM

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Old Topic - But Great Upgrade - 24" Wipers

Did it too...

I just think that any brand of 24" wiper blade is a great upgrade..

Here is my link to the same topic from December.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...t=wiper+blades

Jan 16, 2007 | 08:58 PM

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I put Rain-X blades on mine about 2 months ago and they seem to work out nicely. They should hold up through the winter. Gotta try the 24" next time around though.