My seats are pretty torn up, but I'll be spending money on mechanical before cosmetic. Is there a brand that fits well, is waterproof and doesn't cost as much as a set of tires?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Recommendation for a good, affordable seat cover for 78 FJ40?
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Cabela's has the trail series covers...work well, and cheap. They only last a couple of years for me, but I'm topless in the summer, and they get pounded by the elements.
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Whoa. $330 for the pair. I'm looking for something I can toss when I do a real reupholstery job.
Welcome to the world of the 40, nothing cheap.
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Too true. I'm thinking about just doing it myself. I've made canvas tents. The upholstery pleather that I have is about the same thickness as Sunforger. Maybe I'll just Barge's cement some of the vinyl onto the seat where it's damaged. Save my money for tires.
Costco has a set of cheap covers that work fairly well and look decent. $25.00 for the pair.
If you do buy covers I have heard good things about Cruiser Corps product FWIW. I have seen some really nice custom jobs too. Good luck!
Ditto on the costco covers. I have them and they actually worked out very well. Can't beat the price and super easy to put on.
Another set of Costco covers. They sun fade eventually. I replace them every couple of years.
SOR.COM .........
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They look great. I'll order one for the driver's seat today and see if I like it.
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Hell! It's $25 for a PAIR. If I have to replace them once a year, it's cheaper than reupholstering them. I'm going to Barge's cement some upholstery pleather to the existing seats just to keep them together under the seat covers.
I don’t know if the $330 a pair comment was directed to my first post, but here’s the link to the covers I’m mentioning
www.cabelas.com
Cabela's TrailGear Seat Cover | Cabela's
Get the protection of a custom seat cover with the versatility and cost of a universal seat cover with The Cabela's TrailGear Seat Cover. These seat covers provide a great look with the durable
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Ah. Very different than the ones I found. Thanks!I don’t know if the $330 a pair comment was directed to my first post, but here’s the link to the covers I’m mentioning
Cabela's TrailGear Seat Cover | Cabela's
Get the protection of a custom seat cover with the versatility and cost of a universal seat cover with The Cabela's TrailGear Seat Cover. These seat covers provide a great look with the durable
Wadesters
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Cruiser Corps is having a sale on seat covers, ends tonight 20% off. I would do it one time and be done.
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I wish I had the ready cash for that. I'm also not positive they'll fit. I have a later 1978 that sometimes takes 1979 and later bits and pieces.
Anyone have ideas for the bench seat? I just want to protect my rare zebra seats from the sand and wet bathing suits... I have forward facing rear seats as well.
fjc-man
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SOR black seat covers in classified for 250.
Cabela’s is pretty good for the full front bench. Decent fit and quality for $30.
fjc-man
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The SOR replacement seat covers I was thinking of are actually on Denver Craigslist under FJ40 FOR 250.00
