Seat recovering (1 Viewer)

[Nardulli]

I’ve had my new to me 100 a few weeks now. I’ve had it on the lift most of that time, going through it bolt by bolt. Complete underbody Dry ice blast, rust converter and paint, timing belt replacement (along with everything that goes with that) heater hose Ts, serviced everything… the shocks were OE from 2001 and let me tell you they were a bear to remove.

Anyway, I want to recover the front leather seats. I’d appreciate any recommendations- I’m looking for the highest possible quality.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Manhattan]

Welcome to 'Mud!

This topic gets covered off and on. There are a handful of threads worth going through. Also, 'mud's search function kind sucks. You're better off using Google, e.g. "leather seats 100 series ih8mud" to find threads in this forum.

Here are a couple recent (ish) threads - but there are more.

Thread 'Another Leather Option?'

Jan 13, 2025

I've been mining posts on replacement leather to determine which company or companies are solid options. As you probably know, Google is a better search tool for 'Mud than 'Mud's search tool. That's where I found Richmond Leather. I've read a few reviews for other cars/trucks, but would love to from anyone here who's installed one of their kits on a 100.

I'm waiting for feedback from a few companies on details, e.g. airbag compatibility, console pad availability, etc.
Here's where I am so far:

Possibles:

• LeatherSeats.com
• Land Cruiser Heaven
• Mosley

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• Manhattan
• Replies: 48
• Forum: 100-Series Cruisers

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Thread '100 series leather seat cover replacement'

Mar 22, 2022

Hello club members,

I am not new to the forum but this is my first time post. I am wondering how are your experience regarding the leather seat cover replacement on 100 series.

I had 1998 LC with perfect leather seats but it was totaled by an accident. I wasn’t smart enough to take the seats out. Now I just purchased a 1999 LX 470 with terrible leather.

I have tried the Richmond upholstery from Houston. The color is slightly off but the it fits really tight. I am wondering if any member tried anywhere else.

• UCLX470
• Replies: 10
• Forum: 100-Series Cruisers

 

[GTV]

Depends on how bad they are. Usually an upholsterer can just replace the worn sections. Sometimes it makes financial sense to just replace them entirely.

 

[delz05]

Katskin produces a very high quality product....

 

[Nardulli]

I’ve had my new to me 100 a few weeks now. I’ve had it on the lift most of that time, going through it bolt by bolt. Complete underbody Dry ice blast, rust converter and paint, timing belt replacement (along with everything that goes with that) heater hose Ts, serviced everything… the shocks were OE from 2001 and let me tell you they were a bear to remove.

Anyway, I want to recover the front leather seats. I’d appreciate any recommendations- I’m looking for the highest possible quality.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Nardulli]

Thanks for the leads. Much appreciated.

 

[melepley]

I replaced the front row with Ridies a few years ago and I've been very happy with them.

 

[super90]

I had the front seats in our LX reupholstered by a local fellow that does amazing work. Basically $1000 ea. Like new. So good I had him do the rear seat too. Super happy. Even smells new !

 

[Exiled]

I had the front seats in our LX reupholstered by a local fellow that does amazing work. Basically $1000 ea. Like new. So good I had him do the rear seat too. Super happy. Even smells new !

Can you share the contact, please?

 

[Manhattan]

My 100 is currently at the upholstery shop - front and back seats, headrests, armrests, center console, and new carpet. I'll post pics when they're done.

 

[prickly]

I don't mean to hijack this thread but does anyone know an option to swap out the front seat for maybe the LX570? I basically need the heating and cooling function of the seat.

 

[shane431]

I don't mean to hijack this thread but does anyone know an option to swap out the front seat for maybe the LX570? I basically need the heating and cooling function of the seat.

Anything is possible with enough time and money!

 

[Nardulli]

I finished the front seats. Ended up buying from USAutoseatnation.com I am very pleased with the quality and the results. The fit was perfect and the color match is spot on. If you do it yourself, budget a whole day for the two front seats and spring for an assortment of hog clips of various sizes and a good pair of hog ring pliers.

 

[Manhattan]

That looks awesome. Nice work!

 

[SmoothLC]

USAutoseatnation.com

Wow! $325 for the front DS seat top and bottom. Sounds too good to be true!
I've got a seat cushion sitting in my garage waiting.
40 to 60 minutes to install according to their website - seems ambitious for those of us who haven't done it before.

 

[Nardulli]

Wow! $325 for the front DS seat top and bottom. Sounds too good to be true!
I've got a seat cushion sitting in my garage waiting.
40 to 60 minutes to install according to their website - seems ambitious for those of us who haven't done it before.

I'm telling you two front seats took all damn day. The second seat took about 2 1/2 hours.

 

[Manhattan]

This thread deserves more attention! $650 for driver and passenger front seats - uppers and lowers - is about 1/2 what the other companies are charging. Well, those include armrests and headrests, but still. Does USAutoseatnation.com offer those as options?

I'm typing this 20 min. after picking up my 100 from the upholstery shop - full front and back, armrests, headrests, center console, and carpet. I did spend more than $650

 

[Nardulli]

This thread deserves more attention! $650 for driver and passenger front seats - uppers and lowers - is about 1/2 what the other companies are charging. Well, those include armrests and headrests, but still. Does USAutoseatnation.com offer those as options?

I'm typing this 20 min. after picking up my 100 from the upholstery shop - full front and back, armrests, headrests, center console, and carpet. I did spend more than $650

I do believe that they offer head rest etc but I didn't need them. I'm no expert on leather - time will tell if these wear OK.