New to me 80 (LX450)- Cruiserparts and/or SOR Leather Kit

[Roverrad95]

I picked up a new 80 series earlier this month. Already hitting the truck hard. But this is the first 80 I've owned with seats that are absolutely trashed.

Before I get scorched, I have searched. LCH, Mosley are what I am considering. But I really want to try and maintain the factory look. I also have working seats. There are 2 other kits that I can't seem to find much info on.

SOR has a kit with no info. Cruiserparts also has a kit.

Yes I know most people's opinions on Cruiserparts.

Does anyone know if Cruiserparts kit is using Metric TLC/AATLAS1X kits? Or even what the quality is like? And does anyone know what SOR's kit is?

Also, here's the new truck (Paid $6,600)

 

[Old Nick]

I picked up a new 80 series earlier this month. Already hitting the truck hard. But this is the first 80 I've owned with seats that are absolutely trashed.

Before I get scorched, I have searched. LCH, Mosley are what I am considering. But I really want to try and maintain the factory look. I also have working seats. There are 2 other kits that I can't seem to find much info on.

SOR has a kit with no info. Cruiserparts also has a kit.

Yes I know most people's opinions on Cruiserparts.

Does anyone know if Cruiserparts kit is using Metric TLC/AATLAS1X kits? Or even what the quality is like? And does anyone know what SOR's kit is?

Also, here's the new truck (Paid $6,600)

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We went with aftermarket seats from Corbeau. They are excellent (and not too expensive), and their brackets work very well with a little finessing. But, they do not look anything close to oem.

Are you dead set on keeping the seats leather? If not, man, I would look hard from some grey cloth oem seats. The cloth, at least from what I have experienced, is far more long-lasting than the 80/LX leather.

As for Cruiser Parts... it's hit or miss with them. They are likely just selling someone else's leather kit (and it's probable that SOR is now too). Are there any identifying marks/numbers on the the product that they are selling - visible on their website? If so, I'd poke around and try to find the actual maker of the seat kits rather than buying them from Cruiser Parts... If you do go with Cruiser Parts, the kit will likely just be drop-shipped from the leather kit's maker.

 

[Roverrad95]

We went with aftermarket seats from Corbeau. They are excellent (and not too expensive), and their brackets work very well with a little finessing. But, they do not look anything close to oem.

Are you dead set on keeping the seats leather? If not, man, I would look hard from some grey cloth oem seats. The cloth, at least from what I have experienced, is far more long-lasting than the 80/LX leather.

As for Cruiser Parts... it's hit or miss with them. They are likely just selling someone else's leather kit (and it's probable that SOR is now too). Are there any identifying marks/numbers on the the product that they are selling - visible on their website? If so, I'd poke around and try to find the actual maker of the seat kits rather than buying them from Cruiser Parts... If you do go with Cruiser Parts, the kit will likely just be drop-shipped from the leather kit's maker.

Here's the link to Cruiserparts: 93-'97 Toyota Land Cruiser Or LX450 Leather Seat Kit [W-01-Power] - $637.99 : CruiserParts, Toyota Land Cruiser Parts, Service & Restoration - https://shop.cruiserparts.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2690

I did call to get more info. And while they were nice, they did say custom made from their proprietary supplier. Which can be interpreted in a few different ways. I also asked if they could have another customer reach out to give me an opinion, which they declined. They are willing to add heated elements as well. Without turning this into a thread about them specifically, I will say that I personally have had good experiences with them... knowing I might luckier than most.

As for cloth/leather. Yeah, I want to stick with real leather (no vinyl, no cloth). Nothing wrong with them, just a preference. I have a bit of a tendency to be more restorative with my cars/trucks and this is going to be my daily driver.

I should mention, I'm planning on doing the front seats only. No center console, no second row.