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Jeepster19
10-12-2010, 07:40 PM
I spotted this on a earlier Xj today after I finished my last job on the way back to the shop.What do you guys think about the wiper delete?http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/IMG00098-20101012-1619.jpg
Indiana Jeep
10-12-2010, 07:47 PM
Personally, I like having the rear wiper, it comes in handy. but to each his own.
Jeepster19
10-12-2010, 08:10 PM
I guess I could see that being helpful, if I ever get time to get my rig back in the mud!I will have to see later on in the hunting season,I'll make sure I get some pics!Thanks for your input!:thumbsup:
imehtoh
10-12-2010, 08:15 PM
MY wiper works ,the washer spits out the top in a stream,gome in handy when a dA gets to close....
Mudderoy
10-12-2010, 09:25 PM
I like having the wiper on mine. Especially when it's raining very hard.
Jamie Lynn
10-12-2010, 10:59 PM
I like the wiper on mine..but it's your choice. But if you do pics, I would love to see them.
Jeepster19
10-13-2010, 09:02 PM
I'm going to do a wiper delete on my Xj this weekend before I leave work on saturday.I guess if I don't like it I can always put it back on.I've had my Xj over 2 years and have only used it twice,may be a plus!I'll get some pics!:thumbsup::D
XJ4IV
10-14-2010, 10:29 AM
that believe it or not is a factory...downgrade... Some XJ's were not equipped with a rear wiper from the factory like a base model, if you look closer you can see that XJ also has no rear defroster either... its a bottom of the line thing not to say that you cant get that little cover for where the wiper mounts but its like a needle in a haystack at the JY best just choke up and hit the stealership or might get lucky and find the right size plug at auto zone
Lije
10-18-2010, 09:02 PM
My wiper doesn't even work half the time and my washer spits straight out (great when I get a guy tailgating me or one of my friends walks behind me) so I don't ever use it. I still think it looks better on there though.
bigjim350
10-18-2010, 09:30 PM
I know there are two xj's at the conroe jy with the wiper delete pieces intact
bluedragon436
10-19-2010, 01:56 PM
I have thought about deleting mine as well... wouldn't worry about finding the plug though... I would just mold over it like I did on my old car.. I have only used mine I think twice in the almost two years I have owned my Jeep... I like having the defroster... and I use it quite often, but don't find a need to use the wipers too often.. Just think you could always keep the squirter to use to spray people behind you... don't have to have a wiper to make use of that option of fun... LOL..
Jeepster19
10-19-2010, 08:26 PM
Hey BigJim350,do you know what year they are??? 97-01?!
bigjim350
10-19-2010, 09:00 PM
No they are 96 and older.
Jeepster19
10-19-2010, 09:22 PM
Ok,Thanks.:thumbsup:
msmoorenburg
10-20-2010, 07:19 AM
I have a hatch with the wipe delete if ya need one :thumbsup:
Punisher
10-20-2010, 08:08 AM
that believe it or not is a factory...downgrade... Some XJ's were not equipped with a rear wiper from the factory like a base model, if you look closer you can see that XJ also has no rear defroster either... its a bottom of the line thing not to say that you cant get that little cover for where the wiper mounts but its like a needle in a haystack at the JY best just choke up and hit the stealership or might get lucky and find the right size plug at auto zone

It's funny that I have the rear defroster but no wipers... and in Florida you would need the wiper for the rain cause the defroster doesnt work here cause we dont get snow :smiley-laughing021:

but I like not having the wiper as I wouldnt use it anyways...
Mudderoy
10-20-2010, 08:28 AM
It's funny that I have the rear defroster but no wipers... and in Florida you would need the wiper for the rain cause the defroster doesnt work here cause we dont get snow :smiley-laughing021:

but I like not having the wiper as I wouldnt use it anyways...

If you park outside over night, you need that rear defroster.

Hell mine has heated mirrors and block! :eek:
Punisher
10-20-2010, 09:08 AM
If you park outside over night, you need that rear defroster.

Hell mine has heated mirrors and block! :eek:

yeah if it snows... i dont have snow here...:thumbsup:
4.3LXJ
10-20-2010, 10:56 AM
I need my wiper just because of my dusty driveway. Driving over the mountains it is a must too.
Mudderoy
10-20-2010, 11:46 AM
I need my wiper just because of my dusty driveway. Driving over the mountains it is a must too.

Good point. I forgot about that. Creekside was really dusty past couple of trips. Def needed the rear wipers.
toebee97
10-20-2010, 09:56 PM
that believe it or not is a factory...downgrade... Some XJ's were not equipped with a rear wiper from the factory like a base model, if you look closer you can see that XJ also has no rear defroster either... its a bottom of the line thing not to say that you cant get that little cover for where the wiper mounts but its like a needle in a haystack at the JY best just choke up and hit the stealership or might get lucky and find the right size plug at auto zone
Yeah my first xj had the plug and no rear defroster, and it was as basic as a base model got. It had a heater and that's IT. :rotfl2:
bigjim350
10-20-2010, 10:27 PM
I use my rear wiper alot lately to get all the damn dust off the back. When will it rain again? I can almost wheel in the cracks in my yard.