Rear Wiper Delete

[redone17]

I am interested in getting rid of the useless box and wiper arm on my rear window. I have seen there are plug kits for Jeep - any experience out there just using generic grommets or bolts with neoprene washers or something?

I would like to make it look clean. Any advice from anyone that has DIY'd this on any other vehicle?

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[Techun]

Why didn't anyone tell me it's useless? I've been here using it like a dummy

 

[Gtrekker]

I am interested in getting rid of the useless box and wiper arm on my rear window. I have seen there are plug kits for Jeep - any experience out there just using generic grommets or bolts with neoprene washers or something?

I would like to make it look clean. Any advice from anyone that has DIY'd this on any other vehicle?

Yep, agree! Wiper delete was one of my 1st mods.

 

[HighVelocity]

Why didn't anyone tell me it's useless? I've been here using it like a dummy

I've found the rear wiper to be more useful than the fronts!

 

[HotdogThud]

I've found the rear wiper to be more useful than the fronts!

I only drive backwards, so I agree with this!

 

[redone17]

Why didn't anyone tell me it's useless? I've been here using it like a dummy

I've found the rear wiper to be more useful than the fronts!

Well, for starters - my build is pre-prep kit - so, it’s not worth the effort. Second - that tiny 7” half moon clean section just looks dumpy IMO. I just clean the entire glass.

When it comes to rain, I got used to the soft top. So, it doesn’t bother me. I would like to get the defrost going to clear that up

 

[redone17]

Yep, agree! Wiper delete was one of my 1st mods.

What did you do? Pics? The arm seems
Like it comes off easily - but, I’d like to get rid of the box too.

 

[AK SNO RIDER]

I've thought about it. I despise rear wipers. I mean I really, truly hate them. The only reason its still on my Bronco is its reasonably well hidden. I've never used it and never will.

I got rid of it on my Focus RS using a plug from Kill All Wipers but they don't have a Bronco application. It might be worth measuring the hole in the glass and emailing them to see if they have one for another car that matches up, they have the cleanest product out there.

Do it, I promise you won't miss it. Just make sure to silicone it up good.

 

[redone17]

Thanks for the tip @AK SNO RIDER

 

[Gtrekker]

What did you do? Pics? The arm seems
Like it comes off easily - but, I’d like to get rid of the box too.

Yes, all came off. Wiper motor / box is held on with an epoxy caulk. Tried a wire thread, no luck. Used a 4" wide puddy knife with a body hammer and just kept working it around till free. I capped the washer feed and tucked the cable in the side panel.

I did not remove the sprayer head on the back window.

Pics will have wait till Friday. If you need the plug for the window I can send later.

 

[AKBronc49]

I use the hell outta mine, I shaved it off my old Explorer and loved the look hated the lost visibility.

 

[redone17]

Yeah. no thanks! I’d rather have some glass cleaner and a microfiber on-board and do the whole window on salty days (albeit, a lot less here than Alaska). How much do you really gain from that? Pretty much just the dude riding your ass.

Again, the amount of effort and money for parts it would require to add as a pre-prep kit build - certainly not worth it for a 7” rainbow.

Thanks @Gtrekker - I knew there would be someone that tackled this already. Thankful for your ingenuity. I was afraid the box was gonna be more difficult than just unbolting it from the other side. But, that doesn’t sound too bad. Spray head doesn’t bother me. Appreciate it!

 

[UniBroncorn]

I am interested in getting rid of the useless box and wiper arm on my rear window. I have seen there are plug kits for Jeep - any experience out there just using generic grommets or bolts with neoprene washers or something?

I would like to make it look clean. Any advice from anyone that has DIY'd this on any other vehicle?

I am interested in getting rid of the useless box and wiper arm on my rear window. I have seen there are plug kits for Jeep - any experience out there just using generic grommets or bolts with neoprene washers or something?

I would like to make it look clean. Any advice from anyone that has DIY'd this on any other vehicle?

I have a rear facing dash cam (front too) so the wiper is useful for me when rain drops or dust on the hatch glass.

 

[BroncoFuji]

I love my rear wiper. Even though it’s small, sometimes it’s the only place I can see out the back!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Yeah. no thanks! I’d rather have some glass cleaner and a microfiber on-board and do the whole window on salty days (albeit, a lot less here than Alaska). How much do you really gain from that? Pretty much just the dude riding your ass.

What do you gain from all that effort of handwashing the entire glass every 5 miles?

Not a damn thing, UNLESS, you keep the rear headrests down all the time.

In my two door, the wiper clears damn near 100% of the only bit of window you can see thru the rear view mirror when the head rests are up.

The only time I use the rest of the window was when my (recently departed) poocher was back there and I was fueling up .... so of course you have to make faces at the pupper.

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