1997 FZJ80 40th
James Jennings
ATXBOUG - thanks for the detailed feedback on your Rides install. What color did you select for yours - it looks pretty close to original color.
LX 470 leather seat replacements
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What did you come up with? I've read here or elsewhere that folks cut the stitching and re-used the old attachment. I have the same Ridies sitting in a box and have been waiting to get to my upholstery guy, mainly not wanting to have to confront this problem, and potentially have to sew.
Something I want to know about too....before ordering.
Any solution to this step? I'm stuck here!!!
Last time I saw it discussed (about a year ago) it left off at: Consumer or Upholsterer would need to remove the OEM clip from the old cover, remove the INCORRECT clip from the new cover and Sew/Staple the OEM clip onto the new seat cover.
I don't recall if the issue was ever rectified. I DO recall a bunch of mealy mouth answers from the seller. Hopefully this has been taken care of....because I need a set.
I ended up doing exactly what flintknapper mentioned, swapped the plastic attachments and stapled it on very carefully. Would take a pic but they're already installed and covered up.
Reviving this thread a little bit. Is the total price (350 euro for the dynamic) including front and rear seats and armrest covers for US market trucks? Thanks!
Yes its price for full kit. Kit inlcude covers for all seats (front and rear) all headrests and armrests. Yes it will fit to US market trucks.
Think I will have to go this route after all but in leather.
I haven’t read most of this thread because I already did my seats two years ago, but word of advice to anyone looking to get this done: find an upholstery shop in the ghetto of your nearest big city. I paid $850 for front and second row seats in leather, installed. I didn’t have to do a single thing but pay the man. They turned out beautiful and I didn’t have to lift a finger.
what? now I'm confused... that simple? and that cheap??
It was for me. Shop around and don’t assume an upholstery shop is too expensive until you call and ask. The one I found was in a mostly unmarked building that had “auto upholstery” spray painted over the single garage door in a back alley in Houston. The dude didn’t speak a word of English, but his assistant did. He was the nicest guy and did excellent work. I knew for a fact I wasn’t going to do the seats myself nor would I pay $800 plus for what I consider crappy seat covers. My foam was destroyed and needed to be rebuilt significantly. He didn’t even charge extra for the foam repair, he considered it all one job. Good luck, search high and low and you will find someone.
Your seats look amazing! Do you mind sharing the shop that installed yours? I am in Houston and bought the Seat Covers from Ridies and now looking for an installer in this area.
Thanks! PM with info sent.
I had a good experience with Lseat covers in my 80 series so I decided to go back with them for our 2005 LX470. I had them installed last week and am pleased with the results.
Can you PM me the shop too? I have been needing to find a place in Houston forever
Sub’d. 90% sold to Ridies.com replacement covers just waiting for the free samples I requested earlier and will decide from there.
Looks like you found the other thread at
L-seat vs Ridies Review DIY Comparison - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/l-seat-vs-ridies-review-diy-comparison.1246045/post-13792388
Mine are holding up well going on six months fwiw.
