DIY leather arm rests

julesbchillin · 10-31-2007, 01:35 PM

well IM done with this part. It looks really clean. thanks again for the info.
saved some money for sure.. here are some pics....

julesbchillin · 10-31-2007, 01:38 PM

julesbchillin · 10-31-2007, 03:18 PM

TuRDTACO · 10-31-2007, 09:46 PM

damn you really went all out haha, it looks good tho good job

blazin~amazin · 11-21-2007, 01:38 AM

where do you buy leather?

beondwacko · 12-18-2007, 04:51 AM

Those back seats look fantastic !!! Great Job ! Has anyone yet done this mod to the center console armrest? I hate the rubber feling it has.

reid · 12-18-2007, 07:31 AM

Not yet but I will have to soon. It gets just as dirty as the crappy original armrests.

StinkyTaco · 12-19-2007, 08:28 PM

real nice i'll be doing this also. thanks

surfsupl · 01-11-2008, 12:36 PM

I have a question kind of off the subject. With the door pannel taken off the door like that it looks like 1 solid unit. If I want to replace that cheap black plastic right below the window (it all scratched up) do I have to buy a whole new pannel or does it come off some how?
Thanks!

ShoeDr · 02-22-2008, 12:05 AM

Love this mod Reid and great walkthru. Do you think the handles can be done too?

reid · 02-22-2008, 09:08 AM

The handles would be tough. Probably cant do it at home. To do it properly you would need a mould of the handles and a heated press.

ShoeDr · 02-22-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reid

The handles would be tough. Probably cant do it at home. To do it properly you would need a mould of the handles and a heated press.

This is what I was talking about just tp be sure we're on the same page. The handles don't come off somehow?

reid · 02-22-2008, 09:40 PM

Sorry, I though you meant the other handles. You COULD do those ones though. They must come off. If you have a sewing machine you could stitch something up, and slide it on. I will be doing more leather in a month or so. I havent had a chance lately because I am building another bike. But Im almost done, then I might do the handles and a new leather shifter boot.

philrrock · 02-29-2008, 12:51 PM

What a great Idea...I just got my new 08 last week and this is exactly what I am going to do this weekend. The leather will certainly hold up better against, mud, dust, and body oils. THANKS for sharing this

Philrrock
Round Rock, Tx

jpmorrisvb · 03-09-2008, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surfsupl

If I want to replace that cheap black plastic right below the window do I have to buy a whole new pannel or does it come off some how?

Yes sir! Search man, search.

1) Regular cab Regular cab Right 2) Clip Clip Back 3) Corner cover Right 4) Retainer Retainer Back 5) Grip handle Right 6) Cover Cover Right 7) Regular cab Regular cab RightDescriptionYearMSRP PriceCore PriceYour PriceRegular cab Right - W/manual windows - W/manual windows05-07 $495.94 $351.83

Regular cab Left - W/manual windows - W/manual windows05-07 $495.94 $351.83

ShoeDr · 03-31-2008, 06:48 PM

Hey guys! I got bored on Sunday and did this quick mod. I used a synthetic leather/vinyl from Joanne's fabric and a 3m spray adhesive #80 for rubber and vinyl.

Taking the doors off was actually quite easy for never having done this before.

I followed the walkthru on www.tacomaworld.com, but I took it one step further by doing the handles.

The handles are a bit tricky and I'd be the first to admit I didn't do the best job. I will probably end up taking them off and redoing them.

Overall I'm very happy with the look and no more dirty elbow fabric or handles!

Before

After

RememberMorrison · 05-11-2008, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShoeDr

Hey guys! I got bored on Sunday and did this quick mod. I used a synthetic leather/vinyl from Joanne's fabric and a 3m spray adhesive #80 for rubber and vinyl.

Taking the doors off was actually quite easy for never having done this before.

I followed the walkthru on , but I took it one step further by doing the handles.

The handles are a bit tricky and I'd be the first to admit I didn't do the best job. I will probably end up taking them off and redoing them.

Overall I'm very happy with the look and no more dirty elbow fabric or handles!

Before

After

Very nice! Looks great. Why in the world didn't Toyota do this from factory???

dtacow · 05-12-2008, 05:35 AM

^cuz they're cheap.

Johnny_knox69 · 06-15-2008, 12:31 PM

Nice work with the leather in the doors guys......

I did all 4 seats in Leather upgrade myself...... I have used these guys twice and love em...
http://www.leatherseats.com/section.asp

about 700.00 I posted pics before somewhere....

I tried the door thing with the ones that came with the seats, the glue didn't hold to the cloth and I tore them off. This is a great idea.

thanks

drumsarefunman · 06-28-2008, 11:37 PM

looks awesome... ever think about doing the seats in leather?

10-31-2007, 01:35 PM	#41
julesbchillin Junior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3197 Posts: 9 06 pre-runner 2006 Access Cab Automatic v-6 Light Racing coil-overs set at 2 1/2",leather,heated seats, cd/dvd-changer,Avic D-2 NAV,In dash I-pod plug,limo tint,rear view camera,3M clear paint protection.	some pics... well IM done with this part. It looks really clean. thanks again for the info. saved some money for sure.. here are some pics....

10-31-2007, 03:18 PM	#43
julesbchillin Junior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3197 Posts: 9 06 pre-runner 2006 Access Cab Automatic v-6 Light Racing coil-overs set at 2 1/2",leather,heated seats, cd/dvd-changer,Avic D-2 NAV,In dash I-pod plug,limo tint,rear view camera,3M clear paint protection.	back seats done!!!

10-31-2007, 09:46 PM	#44
TuRDTACO Carolina Alliance: Midwest Firearms Division Joined: Oct 2007, #3216 Location: joliet, il Age: 22 Posts: 1,467 HAD 07 TRD OFFROAD PRERUNNER 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0l V6 small dent on the hood, new foglight bulb, roughed up bedliner, been smoked in, suspicious stains on the passenger seat, boogers on the drivers seat, dirty floor mats, girl doodles on the dirty windows, loose wiring	damn you really went all out haha, it looks good tho good job __________________ Now Driving: 1997 Jeep Wrangler T.R.D. OFF-ROAD (Tacoma Rescue Device) 4" Skyjacker lift, 33x12.5 BFG MT's on 15" American Racing Whizzeels

12-18-2007, 07:31 AM	#47
reid Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1645 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 260 2007 V6 Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Manual V6 4.0L Magna Flow stainless cat-back, 3" Toytec Lift, 32" Mickey Thompsons	Not yet but I will have to soon. It gets just as dirty as the crappy original armrests. __________________ Reid

12-19-2007, 08:28 PM	#48
StinkyTaco Junior Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3896 Location: socal-santa monica Posts: 13	real nice i'll be doing this also. thanks __________________ 2008 Tundra Double Cab 4x4. Stock for now

10-31-2007, 01:38 PM	#42
julesbchillin Junior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3197 Posts: 9 06 pre-runner 2006 Access Cab Automatic v-6 Light Racing coil-overs set at 2 1/2",leather,heated seats, cd/dvd-changer,Avic D-2 NAV,In dash I-pod plug,limo tint,rear view camera,3M clear paint protection.

11-21-2007, 01:38 AM	#45
blazin~amazin Junior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2634 Posts: 1 07 TRD OFF ROAD 2007 Access Cab Manual	where do you buy leather?

12-18-2007, 04:51 AM	#46
beondwacko Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3731 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 44 08' X-Runner , Sirius radio, fog light mod. Much more to go. X-Runner	Those back seats look fantastic !!! Great Job ! Has anyone yet done this mod to the center console armrest? I hate the rubber feling it has.

01-11-2008, 12:36 PM	#49
surfsupl Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4161 Posts: 363 05 Toyota A/C PreRunner TRD Access Cab Automatic	Looks Great I have a question kind of off the subject. With the door pannel taken off the door like that it looks like 1 solid unit. If I want to replace that cheap black plastic right below the window (it all scratched up) do I have to buy a whole new pannel or does it come off some how? Thanks!

02-22-2008, 12:05 AM	#50
ShoeDr Junior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4868 Posts: 19 Silver Bullet 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Auto (DT's shorties installed next week) Debadged, BHL Mod, TB Bypass, K&N CAI, DynoMax Superflow Catback, Tinted tails, Blacked out condensor/radiator, Line of Fire, Ipod2car, Viper remote start/2way alarm, Upside down rearview mod	Love this mod Reid and great walkthru. Do you think the handles can be done too? __________________ I heard the only way to kill a werewolf is with a Silver Streak Tacoma

02-22-2008, 09:08 AM	#51
reid Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1645 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 260 2007 V6 Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Manual V6 4.0L Magna Flow stainless cat-back, 3" Toytec Lift, 32" Mickey Thompsons	The handles would be tough. Probably cant do it at home. To do it properly you would need a mould of the handles and a heated press. __________________ Reid

02-22-2008, 09:40 PM	#53
reid Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1645 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 260 2007 V6 Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Manual V6 4.0L Magna Flow stainless cat-back, 3" Toytec Lift, 32" Mickey Thompsons	Sorry, I though you meant the other handles. You COULD do those ones though. They must come off. If you have a sewing machine you could stitch something up, and slide it on. I will be doing more leather in a month or so. I havent had a chance lately because I am building another bike. But Im almost done, then I might do the handles and a new leather shifter boot. __________________ Reid

02-29-2008, 12:51 PM	#54
philrrock Junior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #5007 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 3 08 4x4 TRD 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0-liter DOHC EFI V6 with VVT-i None yet	What a great Idea...I just got my new 08 last week and this is exactly what I am going to do this weekend. The leather will certainly hold up better against, mud, dust, and body oils. THANKS for sharing this Philrrock Round Rock, Tx

03-31-2008, 06:48 PM	#56
ShoeDr Junior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4868 Posts: 19 Silver Bullet 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Auto (DT's shorties installed next week) Debadged, BHL Mod, TB Bypass, K&N CAI, DynoMax Superflow Catback, Tinted tails, Blacked out condensor/radiator, Line of Fire, Ipod2car, Viper remote start/2way alarm, Upside down rearview mod	Hey guys! I got bored on Sunday and did this quick mod. I used a synthetic leather/vinyl from Joanne's fabric and a 3m spray adhesive #80 for rubber and vinyl. Taking the doors off was actually quite easy for never having done this before. I followed the walkthru on www.tacomaworld.com, but I took it one step further by doing the handles. The handles are a bit tricky and I'd be the first to admit I didn't do the best job. I will probably end up taking them off and redoing them. Overall I'm very happy with the look and no more dirty elbow fabric or handles! Before After __________________ I heard the only way to kill a werewolf is with a Silver Streak Tacoma

05-12-2008, 05:35 AM	#58
dtacow Junior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #5811 Posts: 23	^cuz they're cheap. __________________ 2006 dbl cab 4x4 Sport, Indigo. Gator Saver, Scan Gauge, not much else, yet.

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