Replacing seats (1 Viewer)

[lockd-97]

The front seats, upholstery / padding in my 98 Limited 4runner are shot. I really don't want to just put some bad fitting seat covers over them. Does anybody have a recommendation for purchasing the whole seats (used obviously.) Thought I'd ask you guys before I started calling wrecking yards....

Thanks!

 

[phsycle]

There is a website called car-part.net or something like that. It scans all of the wrecking yards in your area.

 

[Dini]

The front seats, upholstery / padding in my 98 Limited 4runner are shot. I really don't want to just put some bad fitting seat covers over them. Does anybody have a recommendation for purchasing the whole seats (used obviously.) Thought I'd ask you guys before I started calling wrecking yards....

Thanks!

Is having them reupholstered an option? I would call around to some of the reputable upholstery shops in your area and get a few quotes. You should also ask to see some pictures of their work. It might save you some money over buying used seats and having to ship them.

 

[The Jade Bean]

My seats in my 05 4Runner are being reupholstered and so far I'm very happy. I'm unsure as to the cost if you just go with stock material cause I'm having mine redone with marine sailboat canvas. Needless to say its not cheap for me, but high-end covers were only a quarter cheaper so I went with real deal.




Original material.




New material.

~Daniel

Sent from deep in the mountains of Honduras using only sticks and rocks.

 

[SteveH]

GT covers makes nice fitting aftermarket covers. I have a set on my '98 4Runner and am happy with them. Made in Denver, CO - Custom Fit Car Seat Covers and Truck Seat Covers - Exact Fit Guarantee | GT Covers™ - about $200/set.

 

[Nelsonmd]

There is a guy on ebay that sells new seat bottom covers for the front seats. They are a bit pricey, but they look totally stock, and are cheaper than having it done professionally. A couple guys on T4R.org have used them and love them. Here a link to the thread over there that talks about (ignore the BS about MB leather...).

Cracked leather options - Toyota 4Runner Forum

The ebay sellers name is 4runnerfriend if you want to find him.

 

[Dini]

Adventure Copan



Your seats look nice. That turned out well.

Do you have to convert your speedo to read in knots after doing this? Or refer to the sides of your vehicle as "starboard" and "port" ?

 

[The Jade Bean]

Adventure Copan

Your seats look nice. That turned out well.

Do you have to convert your speedo to read in knots after doing this? Or refer to the sides of your vehicle as "starboard" and "port" ?

Thanks and yes I did...well just the speedo part.

~Daniel

Sent from deep in the mountains of Honduras using only sticks and rocks.

 

[Dini]

What made you choose that material? Is it water resistant?

 

[The Jade Bean]

What made you choose that material? Is it water resistant?

It rains a-lot where we're moving (it's tropical) and it's also really dirty, not to mention my workers there are hmmmmm...pretty dirty as well (they don't shower much). Anyway yes it's water resistant (the water just beads up on it) and it has a 10 year warranty outside in the sun and salt water air...so it should last forever in my rig. It's also a pretty stiff material and according to the installer it's super tear resistant.

~Daniel

Sent from deep in the mountains of Honduras using only sticks and rocks.

 

[Dini]

I like it. Did you come up with the idea yourself or did you hear about it elsewhere?

 

[The Jade Bean]

I like it. Did you come up with the idea yourself or did you hear about it elsewhere?

I wanted military canvas and the guy swayed me to this and I love it.

~Daniel

Sent from deep in the mountains of Honduras using only sticks and rocks.

 

[Dini]

I wanted military canvas and the guy swayed me to this and I love it.

~Daniel

Sent from deep in the mountains of Honduras using only sticks and rocks.

That would have been cool too, but I think your rig is too new for that. I like what you used. It compliments the interior nicely.

 

[ad27326]

seats

Would any other seats fit in our runners, say landcruiser or sequioa? I guess i could go out and measure the wifes! My driver seat is shot, like wore out, not just the leather the whole seat!!

 

[SteveH]

I installed seatback foam from a *passenger side* '98 4Runner seat into my *driver's side* seat. My foam was all boned out from the PO and passenger seats are rarely used. This is a lot of work, but really improved the seat comfort. Even though the part numbers are different, the pass. side foam perfectly fits the driver's side seatback. I didn't do the seatbottoms, due to lack of time/desire.