weather resistant seat recommendations

[Ryanagriffin]

I'm trying to figure out what the best option for front seats for my daily driver FJ40 would be if its going to have a bikini top and probably no doors on the majority of the summer. Do you have any affordable recommended options for seats that are weather proof or affordable seats that you recommend and a way to keep them from exposure to rain etc (covers etc)?

Thanks

 

[hindsight]

My plan is to use FJ Cruiser seats for our MPAC build. They are dimensionally similar to the FJ40 seats and have a water resistant cloth material.

Keep an eye on our build...if it is possible, I may even manufacture the seat adapter mounts.

Doc

 

[77HesterSue]

Maybe check out wetokole. They make seat covers from the same material of wet suits. I had some in my Taco when I was playing rugby with mud, blood and sweat. You can wash them right on the seats. I loved them. If you get them, be sure and get the stuff that keeps the color from fading. Good luck

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[Ryanagriffin]

thanks fellas

 

[rusty_tlc]

I just throw a trash bag over mine if rain is forecast.

 

[kurtnkegger]

Cabellas Trail Gear seat cover. Repels liquid, looks nice, storage pockets, and only $30 each seat cover.

Cabela's: Cabela's TrailGear™ Seat Covers

 

[rustyfourty]

If you are looking to have them redone there is a material called cordura. I bought some suspension seats for a previous project and ordered the cordura. I think it might even be used on the outside of a bullet proof vest. Weather. tear and fade resistant.

matt

 

[dx379]

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[Ryanagriffin]

I ended up getting neoprene seats from Corbeau. Pricy but I've been pleased.

wet okole is a nece option as well...

having mine redone would have cost way too much.

 

[SouthBostonFJ40]

Neoprene isn't water resistant. It holds water in just like a wetsuit.

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[nick1860]

I have some from cabela's that are just black and they work great and look good also

 

[FJ60Seth]

Neoprene isn't water resistant. It holds water in just like a wetsuit.

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[Steamer]

Actully neoprene "is" water proof. In a wet suit the water doesn't permeate in through the material but it seeps in around the edges of the arms legs & neck and then warms from body temp and the foam neoprene material insulates and holds the heat in.

 

[SouthBostonFJ40]

Actully neoprene "is" water proof. In a wet suit the water doesn't permeate in through the material but it seeps in around the edges of the arms legs & neck and then warms from body temp and the foam neoprene material insulates and holds the heat in.

Right, so when you sit on wet neoprene, you get wet pants.

 

[Steamer]

Right, so when you sit on wet neoprene, you get wet pants.

I think his concern was to protect his seats. If he wants a dry butt he'll need neoprene pants.

 

[ToyCO]

If you reupholster you can use marine grade vinyl that will looks stock,

 

[Ryanagriffin]

If y'all were any smarter you'd be dangerous

no neoprene pants but I did take the above advice and slide a trash bag over my pants

and marine grade carpet works nice too.