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It seems like a silly thread, but seriously I have experienced it and it is true. Just order the dealer rubber. It may have a high silicone content or something but it is better. For the penny-pinchers on here, I think the last prices I got were $30 for both at the dealer or about $24 + shipping for the discount sites....is that REALLY too much?!
Penny pincher or not this is just good sense. IIRC my local Toyota dealer charged about $8.50 ea...