Wagon rear wiper swap?

Daddy_Digital · 02-11-2013, 04:20 AM

I was curious if there is a way to swap out the old rear wiper on a bugeye wagon to the nicer looking 06 wagon wiper? I searched and could not find anything about it.

Back story: I parked my 2002 WRX Wagon next to my friends 2006 WRX Wagon and I noticed that the wipers are different. I like the sleeker look of the one on the 2006 WRX wagon. Could I swap this out or am i stuck with my old wiper?

Since we are on the subject, are there any plugs I could put in that hole if I removed the wiper completely? Back when I was into Hondas, it was common practice to remove the rear wiper on the Integra. I did it to my Accord wagon. Thanks in advance!

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Daddy_Digital · 02-11-2013, 03:35 PM

BUMP..anyone want to chime in?

Patrick Olsen · 02-11-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Daddy_Digital

I was curious if there is a way to swap out the old rear wiper on a bugeye wagon to the nicer looking 06 wagon wiper? I searched and could not find anything about it.

(1) Buy newer wiper arm.
(2) Unbolt old wiper arm.
(3) Bolt on newer wiper arm.
(4) ???
(5) Profit.

TrickNipple · 02-12-2013, 02:56 AM

Ask your friend if you can try to swap his over to your car.

Patrick Olsen · 02-12-2013, 09:04 AM

Sorry, just trying to help. If you had actually looked at your car and/or your friend's car you would have seen this is painfully simple. The rear wiper shaft is the same from the 90s through now, and is the same as many other brands of vehicles, too.

gr33nlantern · 02-12-2013, 09:46 AM

I have an 02 wagon as well and was able to delete the wiper using a plastic end cap from the lowes hardware section. Cost less than 2 bucks and used some silicone to seal it up. I was a fan of the delete for vdubs on the GTI and I like the clean look.

TAJR02WRX · 02-12-2013, 11:44 AM

Here's my delete. I used a rubber plug from a place online I can't remember the name though. Just look up rubber/plastic plugs.

Best pics I have right now

Daddy_Digital · 02-12-2013, 12:29 PM

What is the measurement of the plug?

hybrid gti 2 · 02-12-2013, 03:44 PM

I run the lgt wag wiper but it is a bit smaller

Daddy_Digital · 02-12-2013, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hybrid gti 2

I run the lgt wag wiper but it is a bit smaller

Have a pic you wouldnt mind sharing? Was it plug n play or did you have to wire things up?

nickgriffin1 · 02-25-2013, 12:10 AM

I imagine you just swap the arms right?

Christian. · 02-25-2013, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddy_Digital

I was curious if there is a way to swap out the old rear wiper on a bugeye wagon to the nicer looking 06 wagon wiper? I searched and could not find anything about it.

This Honda Odyssey rear wiper looks super clean and I will be swapping it on my GF shortly. You will just have to check the dimensions for your newer chassis to make sure it fits and works properly.

Daddy_Digital · 02-25-2013, 09:42 AM

^^Thanks for sharing.

02-11-2013, 04:20 AM	#1
Daddy_Digital Scooby Specialist Member#: 274205 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sport Wagon World Rally Blue	Wagon rear wiper swap? I was curious if there is a way to swap out the old rear wiper on a bugeye wagon to the nicer looking 06 wagon wiper? I searched and could not find anything about it. Back story: I parked my 2002 WRX Wagon next to my friends 2006 WRX Wagon and I noticed that the wipers are different. I like the sleeker look of the one on the 2006 WRX wagon. Could I swap this out or am i stuck with my old wiper? Since we are on the subject, are there any plugs I could put in that hole if I removed the wiper completely? Back when I was into Hondas, it was common practice to remove the rear wiper on the Integra. I did it to my Accord wagon. Thanks in advance! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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02-11-2013, 03:35 PM	#2
Daddy_Digital Scooby Specialist Member#: 274205 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sport Wagon World Rally Blue	BUMP..anyone want to chime in?

02-12-2013, 02:56 AM	#4
TrickNipple A L I M I T Moderator Member#: 86213 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Wild wild Northwest Vehicle: 2006 Disrespect whole OT	Ask your friend if you can try to swap his over to your car.

02-12-2013, 09:04 AM	#5
Patrick Olsen NASIOC Supporter Member#: 120 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Where the Navy sends me... Vehicle: 1997 Legacy 2.5GT QuickSilver Metallic	Sorry, just trying to help. If you had actually looked at your car and/or your friend's car you would have seen this is painfully simple. The rear wiper shaft is the same from the 90s through now, and is the same as many other brands of vehicles, too.

02-12-2013, 09:46 AM	#6
gr33nlantern Scooby Newbie Member#: 263928 Join Date: Nov 2010 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: CT Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon PSM	I have an 02 wagon as well and was able to delete the wiper using a plastic end cap from the lowes hardware section. Cost less than 2 bucks and used some silicone to seal it up. I was a fan of the delete for vdubs on the GTI and I like the clean look.

02-12-2013, 11:44 AM	#7
TAJR02WRX NASIOC Supporter Member#: 260936 Join Date: Oct 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Wisconsin Vehicle: 2002 VF48 wagonnn Psm	Here's my delete. I used a rubber plug from a place online I can't remember the name though. Just look up rubber/plastic plugs. Best pics I have right now

02-12-2013, 12:29 PM	#8
Daddy_Digital Scooby Specialist Member#: 274205 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sport Wagon World Rally Blue	What is the measurement of the plug?

02-12-2013, 03:44 PM	#9
hybrid gti 2 Scooby Guru Member#: 67004 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: (818) 200k+ ej205 ppg 5mt Vehicle: 02 vf30 pnp wagon silver and cf	I run the lgt wag wiper but it is a bit smaller

02-25-2013, 12:10 AM	#11
nickgriffin1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 340892 Join Date: Dec 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Port Byron, NY Vehicle: 2000 Impreza L AWD	I imagine you just swap the arms right?

02-25-2013, 09:42 AM	#13
Daddy_Digital Scooby Specialist Member#: 274205 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sport Wagon World Rally Blue	^^Thanks for sharing.