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Premature drivers seat fabric wear

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by rosst, May 3, 2017.

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  1. May 3, 2017 at 7:24 AM
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    smitty99

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  2. May 3, 2017 at 7:26 AM
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    Put a condom on it. It will decrease the friction and reduce the risk of premature... ehh seat wear.

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  3. May 3, 2017 at 8:23 AM
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  4. May 3, 2017 at 8:43 AM
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    Wow that sucks! Now I'm going to check mine and freak out. Then it will give me an excuse to buy some of them leather seat covers!!! Thanks!
     
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  5. May 3, 2017 at 8:44 AM
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    hogeyphenogey

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    ...the seat adjuster knob does a great job on the fabric too. As your butt slides in and out on the side bolster of the seat bottom.
     
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  6. May 3, 2017 at 9:34 AM
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    We've/I've seen this on other Toyota's as well, mostly the FJ Cruiser which has horrible material and wears easily. Also, the guys who have lift kits and no boards will really tear the hell out of seats in no time. As others have mentioned, I'd recommend a good seat cover if you ever have it replaced.
     
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  7. May 3, 2017 at 9:37 AM
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    Not to be mean but are you on the bigger side? I haven't had any issues and I usually wear jeans or Carhartt pants to and from work. I don't have any wear that I can see on any part of the seat thus far.
     
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  8. May 3, 2017 at 9:39 AM
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    Fwiw I'm in and out of my work truck constantly and they all wore through or close to it. Just not as soon.
     
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  9. May 3, 2017 at 9:40 AM
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  10. May 3, 2017 at 9:43 AM
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    I realize this is a 3rd Gen, but then again, this is why I never ever slide out of my car, I more or less kind of hop out lol sounds funny, but hey, my 2012 has lasted me this long without any real wear on the seat.
     
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  11. May 3, 2017 at 9:43 AM
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    I was going to look into carhartt seat covers but I can't imagine getting in and out with those rubbing up against the seat upholstery would do much better for wear & tear.
     
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  12. May 3, 2017 at 9:51 AM
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    My thoughts exactly. Had them in my cart from autoanything and removed them for that reason.
     
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  13. May 3, 2017 at 9:55 AM
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    eBay, I picked up another full set of factory OEM "new" take offs for $150 shipped. I know I'll tear or damage them eventually.
    Not an easy slip on though. Full replacement.
     
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  14. May 3, 2017 at 10:01 AM
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    This is why I put seat covers on all my vehicles from day one. Never have to ever worry about this stuff.
     
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  15. May 3, 2017 at 10:04 AM
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    Depends on material of seat covers, no?
     
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  16. May 3, 2017 at 10:04 AM
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    Look into if they make wet okele seat covers For the 3rd gens, had mine for 2.5 years now and they still look brand new, seats are perfect under them, and yes they are worth the extra money
     
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  17. May 3, 2017 at 10:15 AM
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    +1, I'm pretty rough on my '10, but after 7 years and 160k the synthetic mouse fur has not worn out a bit.
     
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  19. May 3, 2017 at 10:17 AM
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    Specifically because of bolster wear I grab the A-post handle, left foot on the running board, and lift myself up and out--getting in is the opposite. FWIW my observation over the years has been that leather does not really hold up any better than cloth for those who are hard core "butt-sliders"...
     
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    I have wondered for years what they were made of!
     
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