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My Newest Mod - Custom Katzkin Seats

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by douglas_ngo, Nov 3, 2018.

  1. Nov 4, 2018 at 5:54 AM
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    douglas_ngo

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    Foam is thicker on the Katzkin. Plus the leather is also thicker and softer.

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  2. Nov 4, 2018 at 6:06 AM
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    Thanks everyone for the kind words. I have done several seat covers replacement in the past so I figured why not on this truck. I saved $450 to $500 in installation cost. I Know the dealership charge more.

    I was hoping to see extra wires and connector under the seat for the heated seat option but there isn't any I want to add the heated seat opt.
     
  3. Nov 4, 2018 at 6:21 AM
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    Looks awesome so far. Nice colors too!
     
  4. Nov 4, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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    Front seats are done and installed. Will do the back seats next weekend. They make a huge different in how my interior look now. The red sticking match my shift knob :cool:.

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  5. Nov 4, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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    Looks great - good job! So, where did you get them and how much did it cost, may I ask? I've been thinking about this for a while myself.
     
  7. Nov 4, 2018 at 4:35 PM
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    I got them from Ultra Trim Auto Restyling Inc out of Carson, CA. Ask for Tom. Price is based on what you want on the options.
     
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  8. Nov 4, 2018 at 5:10 PM
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    Mind if I ask - what was it for you with these options?
     
  9. Nov 4, 2018 at 8:26 PM
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    Dude I like the arm rest cover! Can you buy just that from them?
     
  10. Nov 5, 2018 at 5:41 AM
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    I asked about this and will report back. I was also thinking of doing one on my own out of suede material that I have leftover from previous projects.
     
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  11. Nov 5, 2018 at 7:28 AM
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    What shift knob do you have? Doesn't look like any I've seen...
     
  12. Nov 5, 2018 at 10:16 AM
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    OEM manual shift knob in Carbon Fiber with TRD logo on it.
     
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  13. Nov 5, 2018 at 10:22 AM
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    Sometimes it just doesn't pay to install something yourself. I installed a new seatbelt in my 2005 Tacoma. It took me several hours taking off all of the inside panelling. I got it done, but I threw my back out being contorted for so long in the odd positions. Knowing what I know now, I would not do it again and be in pain for days. It could ruin a man's sex life for awhile!
     
  14. Nov 5, 2018 at 11:31 AM
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    Sent you a pm.
     
  15. Nov 5, 2018 at 12:23 PM
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    I would love that too. I did not know that Katzkin is in DFW
     
  16. Nov 5, 2018 at 12:41 PM
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    damn man making me want these right now.
     
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  17. Nov 6, 2018 at 6:22 AM
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    Do it. You won’t regret it. Definitely worth the money.
     
  18. Nov 14, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    Love it going to try this also. How difficult was it do you think?
     
  19. Nov 15, 2018 at 5:52 AM
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    It wasn’t too bad. Just need to take your time and make sure you have all the correct tools.
     
  20. Nov 15, 2018 at 12:20 PM
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    Like any specialty tool other then the hog ring tool?
     

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