installed one of these kits
I see alot of Landcruiser owners coming through my Toyota service department and within the last year saw two 80 series that had these kits from Shane installed. I knew of these kits but was concerned that the quality of the leather might not be to the level of my liking. After seeing both these kits, I could see that the the leather is thick and of a good quality. the fit was impressive and attention to detail good.
So when an 80 client wanted an upgrade to his interior, I ordered a set in the tan. After recieving the kit the client had a personal issue come up and wanted to wait a few more weeks before purchasing the kit. After sitting in my office an looking it over I decided to install it in my own 80
. The old leather wasnt torn and was decent but it was still old looking and dry cracked (it IS Arizona afterall).
I want to show the results and give my impressions. I decided to have the kit intalled by an upholsterer (one of the two clients mentioned earlier installed his own but I elected this route).
Here are some impressions:
- The kit fits well and is made well with strong zippers & stitching.
- Definetly get the matching Console cover and armrests if you get the seats so they all match in color and texture. With the age of the old leather, as one would expect the new leather doesnt exactly match. The covers are very easy to install.
- I was impressed that the rear seat covers are complete to the point that they also have new carpeting on the bottom that shows when tumbled forward (as seen in the picture).
- The only leather remaining are the door inserts and the tone of the leather is slightly off. After some cleaning on one of them, the color lightened up and looks good (didnt realize they were even dirty but after 16 years...). Ill be doing all of them this afternoon.
- New leather smells GOOD!
Many of us that work in the customer service field pay attention to how people deal with us when doing business. Shane was very attentive and shipped immediately upon payment. Really couldnt ask for a better guy (as most people on the forum are). He certainly has a passion for what he does.
Coincidentally, I just found out that
Blues Dawg in the Local LC chapter (Copper State Cruisers) also just bought the two row set last week also.
This is an unsolicited report by no way influenced by Shane other than a good product and good service that deserves a shout out.
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