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Custom, leather and vinyl seats

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Rldanie, Feb 11, 2023.

  1. Feb 11, 2023 at 7:11 AM
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    Rldanie

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    Show me your pictures of your leather or vinyl seats
    Getting my seat done custom and need ideas

    I have 4 Runner Seats
     
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  2. Feb 11, 2023 at 7:25 AM
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    Kwikvette

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    Pretty much.

    Be a lot more custom if you replace the seat altogether; Tacoma seats are uncomfortable.
     
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  3. Feb 11, 2023 at 7:27 AM
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    Rldanie

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    Thanks for the help
     
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  4. Feb 11, 2023 at 7:27 AM
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    Rldanie

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    C617DDC4-5D67-489E-AEE9-1BC121B26B8F.jpg
     
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  5. Feb 11, 2023 at 7:29 AM
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    Dkurtz42

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    Riveting thread.
    Riveting
    Rivets?
    Use lots of rivets.
    Like 80% rivets.
     
  6. Feb 11, 2023 at 7:36 AM
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    upload_2023-2-11_10-35-37.jpg
    looks a little bit like a crown, this must be what you mean
     
  7. Feb 11, 2023 at 7:44 AM
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    Bivouac

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Just know leather seats are cold in the winter and hot in the summer!!
     
  8. Feb 11, 2023 at 7:45 AM
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    Rldanie

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    Thanks, but that’s too much for me

    This is the direction I’m trying to go, but would like more ideas because these are not the same seats

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    This is my seat4AA76F00-77F3-4291-829F-3A3E7F3E68F9.jpg
     
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  9. Feb 11, 2023 at 7:48 AM
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    Thanks I’ve prepared myself
    Getting heated seat and I don’t wears shorts
     
  10. Feb 11, 2023 at 8:14 AM
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    Madjik_Man

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    I would never do leather seats in Colorado.

    Don’t know if p-leather behaves differently though.

    My GF’s vehicle is tricked out with all the bells and whistles. Her leather seats are brutal in both cold and hot temps. Yeah, once the heated seats get up to temp they’re okay but until then…

    Now, if we’re talking a heated steering wheel…that’s the greatest comfort creature in her vehicle.
     
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  11. Feb 11, 2023 at 8:21 AM
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    Rldanie

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    I don’t know why I thought I would get any help on Tacoma world
     
  12. Feb 11, 2023 at 8:24 AM
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    A few people posted ideas. You didn’t like them.

    My post above is helpful too. If you’re open.

    But it also seems like your mind is set in the direction you want to go. So do the research, find your covers and heat system set up and install.

    Good luck with your endeavor.
     
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  13. Feb 11, 2023 at 9:02 AM
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    Kwikvette

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    Asks for opinions

    Receives opinions

    Dislikes opinions

    :facepalm:

    You realize that you asked a vague question that

    1. Will leave people to provide an answer based on their taste

    2. Will leave you open to friendly banter due to your half-empty question

    You didn't state a budget, a style you want (lacking in your initial post), color scheme, nothing.

    Next thread, should ask what the best tires are.

    Some of us have purchased replacement seat covers (not slip ons, but those that replace the factory setup). Some of us have customized seats as well. And some of us altogether replaced it with a different one. I've done all 3 and though I didn't dive into all of those options, I suggested replace altogether cause Tacoma seats flat out suck.

    But, you're upset cause you got opinions that didn't align with yours; we don't know what you like.
     
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  14. Mar 23, 2023 at 3:35 PM
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    I'm looking into leather also, but on a 2012 PreRunner. For what it's worth I have black leather in my open top roadster and yeah it gets hot, but I through a white towel over the seat if it's going to be in the sun. Love em.
    I've had leather work done by Auto Trim Specialist on Evans Ave at Hwy 25. I really like them and the price has been better than others in the area.
    https://www.autotrimspecialist.com/
     

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