Never once have I or did I have this problem... but, I can say that I developed a tiny 'streak' (that being that a tiny piece of the silicone had been torn somehow -- you know the type -- the one that just seems like something is stuck in the wiper so it leaves a path on each wiper stroke)... I called Silblade and had a replacement set in ONE day.... NO questions asked.

5-year warranty -- yep. It is honored and honored well!

I won't own another brand of wipers -- in fact, we just equipped my wife's Eddie Bauer Explorer with a new set (all three (two front and the rear))... She *loves* them.


As for getting the 22", just call them. The 22" will work -- that's what I'm using on both left and right.

RP

 

I bought regular sillblades and they work pretty good. the only thing I dont like is if there isnt enough water on the glass, itll squeak a little.

 

So how would you guys rate rain-x. I'd like to see them in action when raining, if it's better with wiper blades then call me old fashioned...but I'm not switching to a wax. When I drove accross country to bring this baby home I had several problems with the stock wiper blades, I couldn't see crap and I needed to see the signs on your busy highways! I was almost stopped on the freeway with the amount of rain in other states at one point...I couldn't see crap. I don't ever want to go through that again.

 

It's been raining here for the last two days and so far the Bosch Icons seem to be working well. We'll see how good they really are once the snow starts flying and the wipers freeze up from the truck sitting outside in the snow and freezing rain all night.

 

Canned the stock wipers immediately and installed PIAA Silicone refills. Had them on a previous Escape. They are the quietest and smoothest but also the softest of all the brands I've tried. Actually moved the PIAA's back and forth between between 96 F150 and Escape depending one which one I was driving on a trip. Had over 3 yrs. use on them. Tried the Silblades on the 04 F150 but wasn't near as happy as some people on here are with them. Found a set of Valeo's on E Bay dirt cheap and like them so far, but then it has snowed yet this year. My perfect blade would be the Valeo type but with PIAA rubber.

 

Sure, you could order them for a 2005 GMC Yukon. They have 22" blades, and all the Silblades are universal fit. Or just look for a set of FB122 's. I would advise you to check around locally instead. The price off the website is hiiiiiiiiigh. Jobber price is only $19.58.

SL

 

Agreed... I actually bought mine off an Audi TT site.

 

I installed the ICON's last week - was still using the stockies I think - What a world of difference in looks alone with the single piece, air foil unit! Very nice....As far as cleaning in the rain only, thus far - EXCELLENT

I spend 40 bucks on the suckers but I am duly impressed

New F150 Bosch ICON numbers = Driver side - 420A, Pas 420B

Cheers

 

I have feedback on the 20 inch rain-x blades....... CRAP. they work good till you get up to highway speed like 40 and above and then it totally misses a good section on the drivers side

 

Where would I buy the cheapest silblades any ideas.I see Rockpick bought some at a Audi site.

 

I bought mine at www.ttstuff.com but, it looks like they're carrying the PIAA Silicones now.

Might try Google to see who all keeps them in stock. From there, maybe you can narrow the pricing down a bit...

Best of luck to you! I'm still SUPER PLEASED with my Silblades!

RP

 

I have had my siliblades for about 2 years now they work great. I am very happy with how they perform. I do need to send one side back because of the paint pealing off but other than that they work great. I got mine from summitracing.

 

Hey Rockpick did what you suggested and did a bit of searching for the flex blades.Ended up buying them from JC Whitney,seemed to be the cheapest at $19 bucks each depending on size.Well bought 6 blades for various vehicles so will let you know how they work out.Thanks.

 

does anyone alse running flexblades have trouble with them at highway speeds say above 50. I know the 20 inch rain x blades I have miss a good 4 inch lower section of the windsheild at speed but only on the drivers side

 

The 422A and 422B set also fits our trucks; and they cover more area.