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bigdogdewey2
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 | | Subject: windshield washer bottle Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:05 pm | |
| ok...since i have a 2011 the windshield washer bottle is in a place of much goofiness. Well it is to me as far as an after market bumper...ok...so the WWB (from hear on out called WWB) is placed in a really stupid place as far as im concerned and hangs really really low. Expedition One makes a bottle replacement kit thta to me is just ABSOLUTELY outrageously over priced...$200. so heres my question...where is the bottle on the 07-09?? im thinking switchout... |
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Brian
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| | Subject: Re: windshield washer bottle Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:39 pm | |
| I think I recall the change having to do with the different air intake, but not sure. If it is as simple as switching for a previous years part, that would be great.
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Brian
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| | Subject: Re: windshield washer bottle Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:52 pm | |
| Mike, you got me curious. After reading a dozen useless threads (people in the blue room who fuss at people for not using the search function are a-holes) I did find this one.
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/misc-technical-discussion/105553-2010-windshield-washer-bottle-issues-info.html |
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Brian
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| | Subject: Re: windshield washer bottle Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:57 pm | |
| The cover plate idea seemed simple enough for someone of your skills/resources. |
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bigdogdewey2
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| | Subject: WWB Wed Feb 01, 2012 10:42 pm | |
| so i read the thread you posted Brian and i see three different avenues of approach here...one is to spend an a$$ load of money and go with the Expedition One tank...or fabricate some protective plates/skids....or go the junkyard/older model FJ route. I am gonna do some serious research on this as i have finished with the design of my front bumper...so im gonna need some fix for this problem... |
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Brian
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| | Subject: Re: windshield washer bottle Thu Feb 02, 2012 5:31 am | |
| I definitely look forward to seeing the outcome. I have hopes of putting on a bumper one day (if I can get the wife on board.). |
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rylandnc
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| | Subject: Re: windshield washer bottle Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:22 pm | |
| Hey look, you can get a blemished one for $180. What a bargain.
http://www.expeditiononestore.com/FJ-Cruiser-2010-BLEMISHED-Washer-Fluid-Reservoir-Kit-FJC-WWFRK-BLEM.htm
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bigdogdewey2
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| | Subject: Re: windshield washer bottle Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:45 pm | |
| yeah im just trying to figure out the math...to me it just doesnt make sense...im gonna go the route of used bottle i also found on Jegs.com, summitracing.com, jcwhitey.com that you can get a new "universal" bottle for anywhere between $12 and $30 ...might see where that takes me... |
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Darklight
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| | Subject: Re: windshield washer bottle Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:06 am | |
| The Expidition one looks great but man it's expensive for what it is. I think you can fab up a used one or make something work.  |
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