furry seat covers?

concretejungle · 05-21-08, 08:39 AM

whats the deal with those things? Anyone have any direct experience with them?

I admit, i have an issue in the heat in the cruiser seats, i sweat, bad. Back and ass!

It sucks, especially if i'm heading to meet a client or anyone for that matter, i get there, get out of the truck and i have a wet back and ass.

Anyways, my good friend has furry seat covers (sheep i guess) on her leather Mercedes seats. I asked what they were for and she said it keeps you from sweating. Seems kind of backwards, seems like a big fluffy, fuzzy seat cover would cause more heat/sweat?

Anyone?

latinoguy · 05-21-08, 09:03 AM

I hear the benefits of sheep skin seat covers is tha they keep you cool in the hot summer season, and warm in the cold weather.. although never had them on my cruiser...FWIW, Costco sells them for a lot less than you will find them elsewhere...when I looked, they did not have the tan color in stock...

jfz80 · 05-21-08, 09:08 AM

ah the black stallion gets another mod...................... these are sweet Amazon.com: Elegant 172111 Cow Print High Back Universal Seat Cover: Automotive
and Openads
i got a client that has them in her suburban for same reason, and no sticking to leather (m.r.ball)

Brentbba · 05-21-08, 09:10 AM

I had sheepskin seat covers on an RX7 back in the 80's. Hot Socal summers...I loved them. Very comfortable and not hot!

NLXTACY · 05-21-08, 02:20 PM

Yeah SheepSkin FTW.

I keep considering getting them again this time for the LX. I guess being garaged and working A/C hasn't put this on the top of my to-do list.

Trunk Monkey · 05-21-08, 02:22 PM

I had the Costco ones on my 60, they were hot. Nice in the winter, not so nice in the summer.

concretejungle · 05-21-08, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trunk Monkey

I had the Costco ones on my 60, they were hot. Nice in the winter, not so nice in the summer.

that's what i figured. that's why i asked.

chibo · 05-21-08, 03:17 PM

I've had these since the truck was a week old and they're holding up great. They also keep my back from sweating when I'm riding along at 5mph in 115* heat.

(Oh, and the girls like them.............. hahaha.)

GeoRoss · 05-21-08, 03:33 PM

I have woven wool seat covers. They work great hear in AZ. I still get sweaty when it is over 100, but it is much better than the original, ugly, cracked leather.

05-21-08, 08:39 AM	#1
concretejungle IH8MUD Tour Guide Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Cadillac TLCA# 14646 Posts: 5,738	furry seat covers? whats the deal with those things? Anyone have any direct experience with them? I admit, i have an issue in the heat in the cruiser seats, i sweat, bad. Back and ass! It sucks, especially if i'm heading to meet a client or anyone for that matter, i get there, get out of the truck and i have a wet back and ass. Anyways, my good friend has furry seat covers (sheep i guess) on her leather Mercedes seats. I asked what they were for and she said it keeps you from sweating. Seems kind of backwards, seems like a big fluffy, fuzzy seat cover would cause more heat/sweat? Anyone? __________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . . Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".

05-21-08, 09:03 AM	#2
latinoguy IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Coachella Valley, CA Posts: 388	I hear the benefits of sheep skin seat covers is tha they keep you cool in the hot summer season, and warm in the cold weather.. although never had them on my cruiser...FWIW, Costco sells them for a lot less than you will find them elsewhere...when I looked, they did not have the tan color in stock... __________________ 97 FZJ80, "La Mula" DD, Sliders, OME 850J/863 springs, L shocks, 295/75/R16, Slee TC Skid Plate, Rear Storage, CB, LEDs, SS Brake Lines, Rear work lights, GPS, HIRs Highs&Lows "Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder."

05-21-08, 09:08 AM	#3
jfz80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: la punta alto TLCA# 16634 Posts: 1,420	ah the black stallion gets another mod...................... these are sweet Amazon.com: Elegant 172111 Cow Print High Back Universal Seat Cover: Automotive and Openads i got a client that has them in her suburban for same reason, and no sticking to leather (m.r.ball) __________________ 95 FZJ-80 Lifted, Locked, armored, blown and bigelow enhanced ; single digit MPG wondermobile w/ no gas tank at the moment 72 FJ-55 IPOR bumpers/sliders, SOA, 3'' BL, 8274, and a big ole F'n engine, 35's

05-21-08, 09:10 AM	#4
Brentbba On the Golf Course! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA TLCA# 13420 Posts: 4,794	I had sheepskin seat covers on an RX7 back in the 80's. Hot Socal summers...I loved them. Very comfortable and not hot! __________________ Brent '94 White LC; Kaymar Rear Bumper w/tire carrier; Hanna Sliders; ARB winch ready Front Bumper; Slee Transfer Case Skid Plate; Revo 285's, OME 850/863 Heavy 2" lift, INTI Rack; Warn M12000 Winch, Snorkel; Sputnik! TLCA Member #13420

05-21-08, 02:20 PM	#5
NLXTACY IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 543	Yeah SheepSkin FTW. I keep considering getting them again this time for the LX. I guess being garaged and working A/C hasn't put this on the top of my to-do list. __________________ 70 FJ40-sold, worst day of my life 79 TOY 4WD pup-stolen, 2nd worst day of my life 91 4Runner 4WD-burned to ground, 3rd worst day of my life 97 LX450, 216k, non-locked. Expedition vehicle in progress

05-21-08, 02:22 PM	#6
Trunk Monkey IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Salt Lake City TLCA# 11251 Posts: 2,485	I had the Costco ones on my 60, they were hot. Nice in the winter, not so nice in the summer. __________________ Cory Fillmore TLCA Western Individual Representative 99 UZJ

05-21-08, 03:17 PM	#8
chibo IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 901	I've had these since the truck was a week old and they're holding up great. They also keep my back from sweating when I'm riding along at 5mph in 115* heat. (Oh, and the girls like them.............. hahaha.) __________________ 97 FZJ80 - Beat. Other go-fast toys.

05-21-08, 03:33 PM	#9
GeoRoss IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 987	I have woven wool seat covers. They work great hear in AZ. I still get sweaty when it is over 100, but it is much better than the original, ugly, cracked leather. __________________ 1994 FZJ80, OME850/864 w/ CSC 1.5" spacers, 285/75 r16 BFG AT/KO, 131K "SUBDUCTION leads to OROGENY" "Strip Mining Prevents Forest Fires!" "Stop Continental Drift!" "Tuff Schist" "Reunite Gondwanaland"

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