I added these right after this video was posted. They are a great idea and they work well when they work. Oddly, both of my wiper arm tubes failed at the same time. The failure is with the underhood side of the tube joint. It’s clear by looking at the failure mode that the hose gets twisted every time the wiper moves. I was able to cut off about an inch of the broken hose and then reinstall the plastic piece, using some heat shrink tubing to retain it. Sadly they only lasted about 14 months. But it is a pretty easy fix as long as the hose is long enough to keep cutting off an inch I think next time I’ll just go back to the stock system .
I own these because I have a quad row 360 LED light bar mounted across my 2023 High Velocity JLUR. Love them!!! It doesn’t use that much fluid as I thought.
Very very useful video!! Just completed mine! Thank you! One small advice for a bit older Jeep owners (mine is 2020 Rubicon), please be careful while removing that panel. The clips might break easily. Broke two of mine but managed without it while putting it back.
I installed mine this past weekend. Some tips for 1st time removers, loosen the nut for the wiper arms, bring it to the top of the bold, pull up on the blade arm and tap the nut at the same time lightly with a hammer. Some initial concerns are the hose braids already frayed after teh first few wipes, and the quick disconnects rub the plastic when in motion. However, if it does fail, or freezes in michigan winters (that's why I have -20* fluid) it's simple to just pop the hood, and plug back in the stock wiper nozzles.
@@mikeanthony5125 the hose at the driver side wiper blade had broken twice so far. I cut it back and reinserted it, but since theres. Kink in the hose it eventually breaks. I love it when it works. But when it breaks I have to pop the hood and plug back in the old hood hose until i get a chance to fix it.
Those are pretty cool wipers. I want to get them, but I need to see how they are in the winter. Will you be doing a follow up/long term review in a few months?
This is going to be so nice! Had to pullover the highway the other day cause I didn’t properly remove the snow/ice from the sprayers and so they didn’t work and I couldn’t see!! 🤦🏻♀️
Is there a part number for the replacement blades yet? I looked at the website, but the only blades they have are the replacement for the whole blade hand, not the rubber itself
This is how the wipers on my Volvo V60 work. I am SUPER picky regarding a clean windshield. I LOVE this set up. awesome and the blades are like $28 for a set and mine are way bigger than the tiny size on the Wrangler.
It would be nice when at highway speeds for more than the lower half of the windshield to get washer fluid on it. Thats the biggest benefit for these IMO.
I see you have a new? or your own channel now. That cool, congrats on that. As for this wiper upgrade, I'm not convinced. I've never been driving in my jeep and thought, 'these wipers suck, I wish Jeep would do something about it'. In fact, I think the JL sprayers off the hood are one of the best I've ever had in an offroad vehicle. They cover the windshield left to right and put down a lot of fluid. I won't be buying these. but Thanks for showing them. Still helped me make a decision.
I think this was one of the top 10 mods I did to my Jeep - BUT - the hose on the driver side rubs up against the cowling when the wiper is on and eventually will cut the line in half. This totally disables your washer system (no pressure to passenger side because of the tee) and can be dangerous. I've replaced the hose twice, and I REALLY LIKE THESE wipers. Any ideas on how to route/ keep the hose from getting cut over time?
@@richwm8975 I have not. The passenger side routes around where it doesn't cause an issue. I can't figure out a way to do the driver's side. I may try some heat-shrink tubing, but I don't think it will last.
I have two jeeps and just finished the 2nd one today with this mod. I did the first Jeep 7 months ago and it’s exactly like the one in this video part wise. The new version has much smaller hose running to the blades. I live in Utah so we don’t get a lot rain. Which version do you guys gave? Is the kit exactly like the one shown here or does it have smaller hoses going to the blades without a quick disconnect? I bought the 2nd set yesterday and the parts guy at the Jeep dealership took my parts out of the package to check for any part numbers but found none. They have tried to call their people but got no answer. Looks like 4 replacement blades will cost us 150 buckaroos unless Jeep gets their shite together.
@@JohnSmith-sh1zgMine has a quick-connect at the wiper arm. I'll order another, or just buy new hose and figure out a better way to route/protect the hose.
@@geoexchange12 yeah it seems the newer version has a slimmer hose that is a bitch attaching to the blade side but doesn’t have a fat quick disconnect to rub.
I ordered these right when they came out and the hose that goes through the shroud tore because of the sharp plastic edge. (The main reason I came to this video to see if I installed wrong in some way). Mine were all rubber hoses, no braided.
My question is it worth it, it's only windshield wipers. The factory installed ones near as I can tell work fine. One other point given the bulk of the washer supply line is under a vented cowell will they be more prone to freezing here in the northeast and will snow freeze up the blades with snow.
The way the hose comes up through the plastic trim looks a little wonky. Is it pinching or rubbing at all? It makes me think that the plastic trim would wear a groove into the hose over time.
Have you seen the EZ Flares CL Foam Rubber 2 in extenders. My husband and I just bought the Jl sport with a package already installed from the manufacturer. We were thinking about having these flares installed, but are not sure 🤔 We purchased them from Amazon. We can’t find fender flares from mopar that we like. Any ideas. My hubby wants the flare to run along side the whole fender.
Cool review and they look sweet. I’d like to see your review on these in the PA winters. Usually you have engine heat to thaw out the frozen windshield cleaner.
I’m excited to test these this weekend in the mud. My luck is there will not be enough though. My other thought is after about two years I will probably be replacing the whole kit since it’s all plastic and will not hold up for a lifetime. So a year on each blade set seems fairly reasonable
Hey Matt, was there a single part number for replacement blades? Was thinking since these are not offered for the millions of no JL wranglers out there I'd try fitting the blade into my current arms. (2007 JKU)
@@DIRTROADCRED got em and installed them. The connector for the wiper fluid was too small so I had to swap the connector ends from the stock to the new system.
@@DIRTROADCRED Yeah, I'm not sure either. Would be helpful when you have mud all up on the read window. But not as much as on the windscreen. . Great tutorial! Learned a lot about my JLUR from you! Appreciate it! 😎
Thanks for the video. It made installation of my set a breeze. You should get a commission from Jeep. I would not have purchased them had I not seen them in your channel.
I just asked my dealer to order mine - $264.60 Canadian Dollars! Hopefully they’re worth it! I found the wipers on my 2021 Sahara was ALWAYS freezing - hopefully for $300 Cdn these are worthy! 😂😂
Any idea why the dealer parts departments state that these new wiper blades don't fit a 2020 Sahara JLU 2.0? I'm thinking it's just because they don't come equipped with them. Can anybody chime in before I twist the wiper knob.
@@lukewalker5111 coincidence that Mercedes and Daimler had prior affiliation? I saw a patent that maybe mentioned Mercedes after remembering their “Magic Vision Control” wipers.
How long is the blade..? Thinking JK RETRO-FIT…….great video. We should get the neighbor kids to line up with mud pies to throw at you as you drive by…. Then we can test those wipers..!!
@@DIRTROADCRED I installed a pair just yesterday and I can see some potential rubbing issues between the connectors at the base where you connect the hose to the lower arm. I’m thinking there maybe some trimming needed to make it more optimal. We will see with me living in a rain limited area in Utah. I have two JL wranglers but I have to wait for more stock to be available for the 2nd Jeep. 🤷♂️
So just an FYI, this kit will fit a JK no prob. Add that to the list of JK and JL parts comparability. m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ehTpntXx-iA.html
@@DIRTROADCRED that would be an awesome Idea! I just shot the aftermath of the install, if I'm being honest it felt like to me easier on the JK but I'm bias to the platform. Love your work currently and with previous companies keep up that fire to build and wheel Matt! You got this!
