FJ40 Seat Covers - another "which ones" (2 Viewers)

[algeeba]

Real soon looking into pulling the trigger on some seat covers for my '78 FJ40. I have been reading a lot of threads on the subject and probably deciding on the Cruiser Corps one's. Does anybody have any long term "data" on their covers?

Then I saw a mention of some seat covers over at Genesis Four Wheel Drive. They look/sound good and have inquired about them via e-mail but have not received any response. Anybody have any experience with their covers?

Much appreciated for any advice.

 

[CarDude]

I have the duck covers from Spector off-road I like them but the sun does fade them.

 

[antFJ]

don't waste your time with genesis - the guy doesn't answer the phone or respond to emails anymore. standard used to be a credible vendor on mud but he took a bunch of my money for soft top parts and never delivered. I only got some of the money back too.

Get them from a reputable vendor, SOR, CCOT, Cruiser Corps etc.

 

[yayo]

I have cruiser corps been sitting for about 3 months installed

 

[CarDude]

Sorry I thought you ment slip covers

 

[algeeba]

antFJ - reading through the threads I did read about your experience and did send a bad feeling up my spine. But I thought it was taken care of completely and maybe they were reputable after all. I also had read an old 2011 thread that they carried Shane's covers (read about that fiasco) but figured they were making their own now. Glad I asked.

yayo - those do look nice. Do you think the stitching will hold up well?

 

[brian]

i went with cruiser corps as well, twice apparently.

 

[upperblack]

I always use SOR covers and cushions and have been happy.

My buddy just installed SOR covers and cushions this week on his 78. This is how they came out. Try to not let the heep in the background do permanent visual damage

 

[Weber Sarge]

Those do look great . PO had the front seats in mine redone at some local shop - they did a great job but the thread they used was pretty weak - some of it is starting to break already ...
Bad part - recover those seats , and that nasty dash pad rears it's ugly head worse than ever..
Sarge

 

[Tysano]

I have put the SOR covers an cushion in two different 40's they fit great and are Very durable

 

[upperblack]

Those do look great . PO had the front seats in mine redone at some local shop - they did a great job but the thread they used was pretty weak - some of it is starting to break already ...
Bad part - recover those seats , and that nasty dash pad rears it's ugly head worse than ever..
Sarge

Lol, he did the dash pad today

 

[Helipilot]

Not to hijack this thread, but I noticed coins on the floor of the green rig and wondered how many and why do FJ 40's get "coined"? All four of my previous 40's had all sorts of coins in them.

 

[algeeba]

Very, very nice gentlemen.

What I am noticing is that the SOR ones have additional stitching running horizontally on the bottom cover and back cover and makes the crease more pronounced and kind of makes it look more "luxurious". The Cruiser Corps ones appear to just have a formed crease.

Can't remember off the top of my head, and need to uncover my tattered one's to find out, but how did the originals come regarding this stitching?

Can the SOR ones be used with my original foams?

P.S. - Regarding the dash pad, completely agree (darn). Plus, for sure, will need a new headliner, which is currently missing.

 

[brian]

It's not just stitching. It's a strip inside the seat that gets hog ringed fast to create those creases. The thickness of the pad will determine the depth of the crease.

 

[upperblack]

Very, very nice gentlemen.

What I am noticing is that the SOR ones have additional stitching running horizontally on the bottom cover and back cover and makes the crease more pronounced and kind of makes it look more "luxurious". The Cruiser Corps ones appear to just have a formed crease.

Can't remember off the top of my head, and need to uncover my tattered one's to find out, but how did the originals come regarding this stitching?

Can the SOR ones be used with my original foams?

P.S. - Regarding the dash pad, completely agree (darn). Plus, for sure, will need a new headliner, which is currently missing.

You can use your existing foams but I highly, highly recommend new foams. Completely changes the ride for the positive.

 

[upperblack]

Not to hijack this thread, but I noticed coins on the floor of the green rig and wondered how many and why do FJ 40's get "coined"? All four of my previous 40's had all sorts of coins in them.

I tell my wife they are investments that keep giving back , but yes I fine coins in all of my rigs. Found a good bit behind a dash pad recently

 

[YukonCruisers]

2X on the foams - I did the Cruiser Corps covers, went on easy and am happy with them, but stayed with "ok" foams and now wish I had put in new ones - they are not bad, but b/c of the lift and pivoting in to the truck, you can feel that they have aged...

 

[Billincamo]

Lol, he did the dash pad today

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Which das pad is that? It looks great.

 

[upperblack]

Which das pad is that? It looks great.

It's the Toyota OEM dash pad. Still available new