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Any update, @FitzyPDX ? 
It's between these and LCH leathers. I need to replace my sh!tty LSEATS :\
It's between these and LCH leathers. I need to replace my sh!tty LSEATS :\
tmxmotorsports
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tmxmotorsports
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Crap just seen your post.Any update, @FitzyPDX ?
Mosley warrantied it. I’m trying to see if they will replace the drivers side as it started on that bottom as well. I’ve also noticed a bunching of the leather which I’m curious if other folks have seen also.
Can you give an update on these?
I just installed Ridies (I think, @cruisermatt correct me if I'm wrong) leather covers on my daughter's OEM leather seats.
Other than being a royal PITA to install, I have one observation:
» these were made for OEM cloth seats, not OEM leather seats. The outside bolster piece isn't long enough and there is no access hole for the power seat control switch assembly. All that makes the installation much harder than it should be (no reflection on the supplier, just a data point for consideration).
I used zip ties instead of hog rings, and I'm glad I did. Aside from preventing me from acquiring another tool, which I would never use again, this made adjusting them, which was inevitable, much easier than it otherwise would have been. It took all but one of the 100-ct package.
I tried to get Land Cruiser Heaven to supply covers, but they tried their best to make sure I didn't want to do business with them; they succeeded.
I have no long term use update, because they've only been in for a week, but they look acceptable, given the fact that they were installed by a completely unprofessional upholsterer. I thought the wrinkles were bad, but she didn't mind at all, and now, looking at their ad copy, apparently that's what they intended.
Other than being a royal PITA to install, I have one observation:
» these were made for OEM cloth seats, not OEM leather seats. The outside bolster piece isn't long enough and there is no access hole for the power seat control switch assembly. All that makes the installation much harder than it should be (no reflection on the supplier, just a data point for consideration).
I used zip ties instead of hog rings, and I'm glad I did. Aside from preventing me from acquiring another tool, which I would never use again, this made adjusting them, which was inevitable, much easier than it otherwise would have been. It took all but one of the 100-ct package.
I tried to get Land Cruiser Heaven to supply covers, but they tried their best to make sure I didn't want to do business with them; they succeeded.
I have no long term use update, because they've only been in for a week, but they look acceptable, given the fact that they were installed by a completely unprofessional upholsterer. I thought the wrinkles were bad, but she didn't mind at all, and now, looking at their ad copy, apparently that's what they intended.
@FitzyPDX that sucks; where did you get the USB cover for the console. I like them.
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Just to keep this in the same location. I just ordered the Katzkin replacement. They send directly to a shop for install bringing OEM seat foam as well.
Question for those that have done this. The 2nd row seats have carpet on the bottom so when they are 'tumbled forward' you see the carpet / matches the flooring.
What do the kits have? Do you lose the carpet? Leather bottom? Now open base? Just wondering if I need the shop to do some customizations?
Thanks!
Question for those that have done this. The 2nd row seats have carpet on the bottom so when they are 'tumbled forward' you see the carpet / matches the flooring.
What do the kits have? Do you lose the carpet? Leather bottom? Now open base? Just wondering if I need the shop to do some customizations?
Thanks!
lseat.com - not sure you can beat it for the price. order the swatches first for color matching.
I did Katzkin with an installer north of Annapolis MD. They retained the original carpet and overall 6 months in we are happy with the outcome. We got a bonus with seat heaters as the car has moved to Colorado.
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I have the Lseat junk on mine. I am not sure it's leather as it feels more like really stiff vinyl, especially in winter. Maybe it's just really low quality leather IDK. Regardless, I would definitely NOT recommend them, unless your budget won't allow you to get real leather seat covers.
I have the Katzkin kit from Mosley (that I have not installed yet). It does have carpet attached to the underside already - it's a fairly close carpet match but not exact. I could see reusing the original carpet pieces as BTLSHP noted. Looks like some sewing involved. I'll probably look into that to keep as much factory as I can.
I did LSeat 11 years ago along with new OEM bottom and back foam and seat heaters.
For the price point, you get what you pay for. It looks and feels OK in the warm weather. It lasted about 6 or 7 years of daily driving before starting to tear in the usual spots. I waited a few more years until I couldn't deal with it anymore.
Last year I did Katzkin covers and they are MUCH better quality. Super soft and very comfortable on long drives. Well worth the price difference IMO.
There are some pics in the link below:
For the price point, you get what you pay for. It looks and feels OK in the warm weather. It lasted about 6 or 7 years of daily driving before starting to tear in the usual spots. I waited a few more years until I couldn't deal with it anymore.
Last year I did Katzkin covers and they are MUCH better quality. Super soft and very comfortable on long drives. Well worth the price difference IMO.
There are some pics in the link below:
For those that care, here are 2 reasonably high res pics in better lighting of the newly recovered seats.
Now that it's out of the 20s, the leather is super soft and snuggly comfortable when warm. I hope they last.
Yes, I know I have to clean the interior and vacuum after winter. No, I didn't bother to recover the center row armrests. And yes, I suppose I'm bragging a bit.
Now that it's out of the 20s, the leather is super soft and snuggly comfortable when warm. I hope they last.
Yes, I know I have to clean the interior and vacuum after winter. No, I didn't bother to recover the center row armrests. And yes, I suppose I'm bragging a bit.
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Thanks Jon - That looks great. Nice to see they do the center console and seat arm rests too! I'm replacing carpet with new OEM so should feel (and smell) like a new truck after 3 years!I did LSeat 11 years ago along with new OEM bottom and back foam and seat heaters.
For the price point, you get what you pay for. It looks and feels OK in the warm weather. It lasted about 6 or 7 years of daily driving before starting to tear in the usual spots. I waited a few more years until I couldn't deal with it anymore.
Last year I did Katzkin covers and they are MUCH better quality. Super soft and very comfortable on long drives. Well worth the price difference IMO.
There are some pics in the link below:
For those that care, here are 2 reasonably high res pics in better lighting of the newly recovered seats.
Now that it's out of the 20s, the leather is super soft and snuggly comfortable when warm. I hope they last.
Yes, I know I have to clean the interior and vacuum after winter. No, I didn't bother to recover the center row armrests. And yes, I suppose I'm bragging a bit.
Katzkin has templates for all the leather surfaces including the door panels.
I chose to keep it simple and just did the 2 front seats, front armrests and center console. This kept the price reasonable IMO, as my 2nd and 3rd row seats are usually in storage and I didn't want the installer to mess with the door cards.
It was photos of Jon's result that had me go with Katzkin. I followed the installer's suggestion not to touch the door cards but I did do the 2nd row. I did not take enough pictures prior to sending the car onto my daughter. These were taken the day of delivery and true to the installer's promise after a couple of hot days the wrinkles were gone. It is one shade lighter than perfect, but we are pleased with the outcome.
Don't do it. You are better off saving your money. My Lseat covers were installed in 2017. Nice, plush, and comfortable but very questionable quality. 3 years later and that questionable quality showed through. The leather started cracking and the surface started wearing. Now in 2025, they don't have holes in them yet but they look horrific.
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Looks amazing! I'm just bringing them the pieces as the interior is completely pulled apart for the redo. They gets the seats, console top and armrests!
BTW, because someone asked. The steering wheel is just leather dye (lots) and clear acrylic. The guy who supervised the job told me he had been doing this for 29 years and figures there would be far fewer new car deals if people knew what could be done.