Wow, those look great. I don't think they make theme for the 5th gen 4runner though.
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Seat Covers, suggestions?
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Wow, those look great. I don't think they make theme for the 5th gen 4runner though.
KevinG
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They dont...I emailed them yesterday and this is the reply I got
"Hey Kevin-
Thanks a lot for your interest, unfortunately we don't offer covers for 2010 4Runners yet. Because of the precise measurements and tight fit, it takes a while to add new models and we are working every day to expand our vehicle list, would you like me to mark you down and notify you when we do offer them?
Garrison Comstock
Clazziocars.com"
x67934
Member
I believe this is the actual manufacture's website: ELEVEN ON THE WEB - For Car Amenity...
And quite a few people on the FJ forum have purchased from this dealership: http://www.trdsparks.com/clazzio.htm
And quite a few people on the FJ forum have purchased from this dealership: http://www.trdsparks.com/clazzio.htm
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Scuba6
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I'm looking for a seat cover that is easy to put on and take off the driver's seat when leaving the gym. Just something to replace the beach towel that normally gets put down and rarely stays in place for the trip home. For this purpose, I'm not considering the nicer options listed above.
I found these "seat towels" and am curious if anyone's used them and has a good / bad info on them.
Is there a similar product that y'all would recommend? Thanks!
I found these "seat towels" and am curious if anyone's used them and has a good / bad info on them.
Is there a similar product that y'all would recommend? Thanks!
Hi Guys,
First I'd like to introduce myself as a new owner of a 2011 Limited. I'll try to post a picture and intro later this week!
I'm also interested in getting a seat cover that will protect the seat between the gym and home. Obviously my goal is to keep moisture away from the leather so I'm a little concerned about neoprene. As a diver and a frequent user of coozies, I think neoprene will absorb sweat and keep it next to the leather, thereby negating the benefit of the cover. At the same time, I'd rather not have something on full time. So easy removal / install is a plus. Anyone have any experiences / suggestions? Am I completely off on the neoprene concern?
I'm sure I'll be bugging with more questions soon enough!
Br,
First I'd like to introduce myself as a new owner of a 2011 Limited. I'll try to post a picture and intro later this week!
I'm also interested in getting a seat cover that will protect the seat between the gym and home. Obviously my goal is to keep moisture away from the leather so I'm a little concerned about neoprene. As a diver and a frequent user of coozies, I think neoprene will absorb sweat and keep it next to the leather, thereby negating the benefit of the cover. At the same time, I'd rather not have something on full time. So easy removal / install is a plus. Anyone have any experiences / suggestions? Am I completely off on the neoprene concern?
I'm sure I'll be bugging with more questions soon enough!
Br,
Scuba6
Member
Welcome and congrats on the new Limited. I've had mine since Nov '10 and love it...I'm sure you will too.
I ended up buying one of the seat towels that I asked about in my post above. I got it off Amazon and have no complaints. As the picture shows, it's basically a big towel that fits over the head rest. No frills, but it gets the job done when coming home from the gym or pool. I specifically did not want a more permanent solution, as I paid for the leather in order to enjoy it...not cover it up.
And yes, although I grew up in GA, my seat cover does say AU on it.
If you go with Wet Okole's and get the seat heater option there is a thread / mod to hook them up to the Toyota factory switches.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...seat-covers-work-toyota-factory-switches.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...seat-covers-work-toyota-factory-switches.html
LockeLamora
New member
Hey All,
I want to revive this thread, I am having a hard time finding some good leatherette/ leather seat covers. Clazzio still seems to not make them for the 5th gen, or am I wrong there? I have some in my truck and love them and wanted some for this new runner.
What are you all using? I am not really interested in wet okie neoprene type covers, looking more for leather type without going all out with katskinz
EDIT: Looks like coverking makes a good option.
I want to revive this thread, I am having a hard time finding some good leatherette/ leather seat covers. Clazzio still seems to not make them for the 5th gen, or am I wrong there? I have some in my truck and love them and wanted some for this new runner.
What are you all using? I am not really interested in wet okie neoprene type covers, looking more for leather type without going all out with katskinz
EDIT: Looks like coverking makes a good option.
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stamonkey
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I gave the Coverkings a shot on my trail and was unimpressed. The "premium leatherette" felt cheap and the fit was poor.
I ended up buying a set of OEM Trail Premium seat covers from ebay. It was a ton of work, but turned out great.
LockeLamora
New member
Thanks for that info:thanks:, I was holding off on ordering until hearing something back on here and looking them over more thoroughly. Do the covers you got require you to strip the stock ones off and replace it? And aren't they some type of cloth still? My issue with cloth is shedding dogs who's hairs weave themselves into the seats. It makes any cloth impossible to keep clean without a ton of work.
Anyone have any idea why clazzio makes them for pretty much every toyota but ours :mmph:
e60ral
Banned
I tried to have an interior shop near me give me a quote, but they said that there is not a pattern available yet for our seats so maybe that is why they do not make them. Maybe the covers that are available are from manufacturers who have taken the time to make their own pattern, and others are waiting for a pattern to be available.
just a quess
just a quess
stamonkey
New member
The covers that I bought are the oem seat covers. So I had to remove the seats from the vehicle, pull the stock ones off. My seats now the 2014+ Trail Premium Seats.
Apologies for the crap cell phone pictures.
TrailPJ
New member
The covers that I bought are the oem seat covers. So I had to remove the seats from the vehicle, pull the stock ones off. My seats now the 2014+ Trail Premium Seats.
Apologies for the crap cell phone pictures.
Was this something that can be done with average tools? Or do you need to take it to an upholstery shop?
Thanks!
CenCalTrail
New member
Snag the Wet Okole ..... there is a Group buy on Tacoma World .... huge discount and some free swag if u get both front and rear seats .... hard to pass it up check it out
stamonkey
New member
I did it myself. Long fingers, patience, and several different sizes of pliers are all that are required. Instead of replacing the hog rings, I used sturdy zip ties, which is what a lot of the upholstery shops use.
The swap took me about 6 hours at a leisurely pace. Although I had previous experience replacing some worn leather covers on a different vehicle.
Engineer
New member
It may have been in a previous post but what was the part cost to do this? Curious incase anyone ever asks, or I supposed if I ever need to replace mine and want to go back with OEM.
stamonkey
New member
There are a handful of sellers on eBay that install Katzkin seat covers and then resell the factory covers. It took a bit of waiting but I paid $450 for the trail premium seats. OEM covers for the sr5 premium and limited show up more often.
Mine were removed from a brand new 4runner.
