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Alea Leather

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Snakepilot, Mar 14, 2014.

  1. Mar 14, 2014 at 11:33 AM
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    Snakepilot

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    There are several threads on leather but it seems no one has used Alea. I've had Classic Soft Trim on a few of my cars/trucks but a highly recommended installer suggested Alea.

    Leather appears much heavier (thickness) than CST or OEM. I am very happy with the fit and finish.

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  2. Mar 14, 2014 at 11:51 AM
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    Are these 'Seat Covers' that you did yourself or a complete tear down and removal of the factory fabric and then remount the leather?
     
  3. Mar 14, 2014 at 1:38 PM
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    R&R of the original cloth covers.
     
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    How much did they cost?
     
  5. Mar 15, 2014 at 4:30 AM
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  6. Mar 15, 2014 at 4:32 AM
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    They look really good. Do you know which colors you have?
     
  7. Mar 15, 2014 at 3:31 PM
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    The colors are ebony and silver. The contrast stitching is gray.

    In the Alea catalog, silver was listed as the recommended oem color. I don't think the two-tone was extra but the perforated centers and contrast stitching were. The arm rests were in the base price.
     
  8. Mar 15, 2014 at 5:57 PM
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    Looks great like the color and the price is cheaper than OEM paid $1800 can for my leather seats.:(
     

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