sleepycruiser
I will get by….I will survive
Thanks. Looks like they will be on holiday until February 17th so I will order when they return.
Good seat cover for 200 series?
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Look great @Supra Turbo ! Thank you again for sharing all this. I like the contrast with the perforation too.
For anyone that's done the rear seats, can you share pictures? Hoping they fit just as well and also curious what that provide for the arm rest, if anything.
For anyone that's done the rear seats, can you share pictures? Hoping they fit just as well and also curious what that provide for the arm rest, if anything.
CactusHopper
aka PapaCruiser
Anyone install these on a LX 570 (pre-2016)?
Not a problem, happy to help the community. Thanks to @ekolpack for recommendation.
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You're very welcome! Glad it's working out for so many people! I'm definitely loving mine. A few notes:
- Headrests are indeed very tight on the "old" (???) version that I bought. Hopefully they're updating these for future buyers.
- Did anyone else have the issue of loose/slop on the side bolster near the airbag? If so, maybe EKR could update this too for future buyers?
- Someone mentioned a spray bottle and heat gun/hair dryer. I'm assuming this would be to tighten things up? I've heard something similar on the Youtubes and it seemed to work. Can anyone confirm?
- Again, if anyone wants a detailed video of installation:
And finally, for future readers if you'd like to order, please use this link. It won't change your cost at all, but will throw a few bucks in EKR credit my way so maybe I can get my rear sets done at some point. Thanks! EKRCOVER - https://www.ekrcover.com/?ref=JsleuMHR&sscid=c1k7_11mvv8&
I still have my set and hope to work on it this weekend. Need to get on the revised headrest train before EKR forgets about me. I have 1st and 2nd rows.
CactusHopper
aka PapaCruiser
Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for your updates. I wonder if the thigh extender will cause an issue.
I have same concerns, but suspect that it doesn't fit so tight that it won't move with it.
Well started with my passenger seat. It’s okay, but definitely some issues.
Pretty sure I got the covers for seats that have screens in the back of the seat, even though I very specifically ordered the ones without.
There’s not really any directions but I think I figured it out. The covers do not appear to be designed to work well with seats that have rear ventilation. But I think I worked around that fine. Not sure if the seat top flap that goes between the seat top and bottom is supposed to wrap around and Velcro to something, but if so, that’s definitely not going to happen on an LX. I was able to fold it and wrap it under the seat and used the straps to string it to the OEM strap holders. And I assume the little wings on the seat back are supposed to fold under the seat bottom, couldn’t imagine anywhere else they would go.
Pretty sure I got the covers for seats that have screens in the back of the seat, even though I very specifically ordered the ones without.
There’s not really any directions but I think I figured it out. The covers do not appear to be designed to work well with seats that have rear ventilation. But I think I worked around that fine. Not sure if the seat top flap that goes between the seat top and bottom is supposed to wrap around and Velcro to something, but if so, that’s definitely not going to happen on an LX. I was able to fold it and wrap it under the seat and used the straps to string it to the OEM strap holders. And I assume the little wings on the seat back are supposed to fold under the seat bottom, couldn’t imagine anywhere else they would go.
I would have them remake and send you the correct covers, without the cutouts like you ordered.
I'm not familiar with LX seats, but your covers look to be very loose fitting on your seats - did you secure the back straps tight?
You might be able to have them make adjustments. I sent them photos of mine and exact measurements of how much to add/subtract on 08-15 LC seats.
I'm not familiar with LX seats, but your covers look to be very loose fitting on your seats - did you secure the back straps tight?
You might be able to have them make adjustments. I sent them photos of mine and exact measurements of how much to add/subtract on 08-15 LC seats.
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sleepycruiser
I will get by….I will survive
The back is disappointing, but agreed that might be the wrong version. The fronts actually look pretty good though except that one spot…and that could also be bc they might be the wrong version. Still think they look nicer than my OEM seats.
Anyone else have pics of the back of theirs?
The seat back is not great. Like I’d give it a 4/10 on fit. The top part of the seat doesn’t really recess into the bolsters at all. I don’t know if that means it’s not quite wide enough and in turn I do t know how much being the seat designed for the back headrests affects that.
My plan for now is to see what EKR wants to do. Probably not going to install the drivers seat, except I’d like to know what it’s like to sit on them while driving.
I’ll add, the seat bottom, I’d give an 8 maybe 9 out of 10 on fitment. I think if I was willing to trim a bit more of the part under the plastic, it would be a little smoother, but in general it fits well.
Can you describe what fitting the back section was like? With the LX seat we already have a long flap of seat cover that wraps under the back. I also had to fold the section that goes through the bottom/back gap (like a paper airplane) for it to clear everything, then the only way to strap any of that was with the strings sewn in around some clips under the seat.
My plan for now is to see what EKR wants to do. Probably not going to install the drivers seat, except I’d like to know what it’s like to sit on them while driving.
I’ll add, the seat bottom, I’d give an 8 maybe 9 out of 10 on fitment. I think if I was willing to trim a bit more of the part under the plastic, it would be a little smoother, but in general it fits well.
Can you describe what fitting the back section was like? With the LX seat we already have a long flap of seat cover that wraps under the back. I also had to fold the section that goes through the bottom/back gap (like a paper airplane) for it to clear everything, then the only way to strap any of that was with the strings sewn in around some clips under the seat.
I had the holes for the headrest tucked under the plastic which limited how much you could pull on the seat back. If I leave the holes over the trim pieces you can move it more. It fits a little better this way.
Just watched @ekolpack video again. Our seat covers appear to be pretty significantly different. Mine wraps much further around the front than his underneath. Possibly thats because I took all my covers off to install, but can’t imagine that matters much as you still have to pull everything right.
And then the seat backs are significantly different with the Lx covers have those cross shoulder seams . I wonder how much different the LX and LC seat backs really are that warrant such a different cut. Especially since those cross seams are where most of the poor fit is.
And then the seat backs are significantly different with the Lx covers have those cross shoulder seams . I wonder how much different the LX and LC seat backs really are that warrant such a different cut. Especially since those cross seams are where most of the poor fit is.
You can also see just how much more stuff there is under the LX seat compared to the LC seat. Not sure if that matters much. Maybe I’ll yank on the back a little more, but I think there’s not much more to gain.
Judging by your second to last photo (below), it looks like the cover itself might be too wide towards the top section, regardless of the screen cutouts... but which are probably not helping either. My LC top/back portion of the cover fit over the top very snug. I can take some photos tomorrow of how mine look on LC without screen cutouts.
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Yeah, the back slid on easily, I did not have to unzip the side zipper at any point. I reached out to EKR, but haven’t heard back yet. I think someone mentioned they might be on holiday.
Spoke with EKR. They will be in production again on Feb 17th. They said they will remake the seat backs smaller and without the TV cutouts, and send new head rests. I will fit the rest of the covers (or at least the 2nd row tomorrow or Saturday.
CactusHopper
aka PapaCruiser
That is wild that they are re-doing these for you guys considering the price point. I guess they think they can recoup the costs on future orders.
I have seat back monitors so am waiting anxiously to see how your next round goes. It does look large even if you had the monitors...
Yeah, I was a bit surprised. I installed the passenger seat this morning before I went to work. Honestly it looks fine-ish the way it is. It's not on my seat though, so until I try that, not sure how much I'd notice. I'm guessing that they are using us for R&D and hoping to profit off having some good reviews and good fitting product after they are done. The pleather color is actually almost a perfect match for most of the plastic in the truck, like a better match than the OEM Cashmere leather, but obviously doesn't quite match all the other leather around the interior. It's not too bad though.
Adding a picture of it installed. My interior is weird because some dealer had it resprayed in places with a color that clearly doesn't match. So ignore the parts where the color is splotchy and doesn't look right.