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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Leather seat covers

Just ordered the new seat covers http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...7041270&rd=1,1
Do yall have any tips on installing them? I have never been shocked by static electricity more in any other vehicle as this truck, so Im curing that. Thanks ahead for any input and advice.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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Installed he same thing last year................. Installation is straight forward, almost exactly the same as the factory. For the headrests, place a plastic bag over the foam, wrap the loose end of the bag around a shopvac hose and turn it on. When the foam is compressed down, install the headrest cover and turn off vac.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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I've been looking at the exact same auction. Let us know how the install goes, with pictures if you can, I'd appreciate it. I've also been thinking I'd add seat heaters at the same time.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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I will be doing the install as soon as I get home around the 3rd week of April. Will take pics. eswartz what seat heaters have you been looking at?
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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A little trick that I use when getting out of the truck is touch something metal as you get out. I hate getting shocked! If you ground yourself first you don't get shocked. You have to touch the metal till you step all the way out.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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they look very nice, let us know how it goes i'd be interested for sure!
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by overcomer401965
Just ordered the new seat covers http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...7041270&rd=1,1
Do yall have any tips on installing them? I have never been shocked by static electricity more in any other vehicle as this truck, so Im curing that. Thanks ahead for any input and advice.
That's the same set I bought! Last year got 'em for $550 delivered. Yeah, the shock thing sucks with the fabric!
Install was relatively simple, although time consuming. Be gentle with the headrests. They can be a real handful, very tight fitting.
The console lid is touchy too. Be very careful prying the clips loose. Use a small flat putty knife to slide up under the plastic inside the lid and pop the clips loose. They snap off easily, so be gentle and patient.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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my only concern is the saggy look in the middle of the seat? is it supposed to be like that?
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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http://www.wetokole.com
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by nfsommer
my only concern is the saggy look in the middle of the seat? is it supposed to be like that?
yes, my Lexus seats fromt he factory have a saggy look in them
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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not even close to quality
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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Not Leather Either!!!
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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Sorry guys....just what was recommended to me. Good to know.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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Overcomer - I've just been looking at the seat heaters from Genos.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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Thanks eswartz, hadnt really looked into them yet. I live in Texas so I dont really know if I need seat heaters or not. I'll do some research.
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