Atrus
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Here's my documentation of my experience with these seat covers:
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10/12/2010 (Wed) -
So, I've been looking for Neoprene-type seat covers for a while. I was really interested in the black Mopar Neoprene covers, but I don't believe they cover the entire seat back on the 2005-2007 KJ's.
I've searched online and requested fabric swatches from Wet Okole, Coverking, and Cal-Trend. Wet Okole's are nice, but pricey - these are true Neoprene. Coverking's NeoSupreme looks like Neoprene, but the material seemed weak, the padding was very thin, and they didn't seem to hold up to water well at all. CalTrend's NeoSupreme seemed to fit the bill - nice thick (.25"ish) padding, water resistant (not waterproof) and seemed durable.
The Wet Okole's were pushing $600 IIRC for both rows. The Coverking's were $300 shipped for both rows. CalTrend's were $380 shipped for both rows - I purchased off autoanything.com and used discount code "RT50" for $50 off to get the $380 price.
I ordered at 10:30 or so this morning. At 12:00 I got a phone call from CalTrend confirming my order - they confirmed the material, color, and seat configuration.
I'll update more with pics once these arrive. If you're interested, I found some pics from two different guys on a Tundra forum. They seemed to like the covers and said they've held up well thus far.
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10/15/2010 (Fri) -
Shipped yesterday! Expected delivery date from CA is Wed the 20th.
So far I am pleased. As I mentioned, they called within a couple hours of me placing my order to confirm. I had ordered the "60/40 Rear w/removable headrests". Apparently, 60/40 means that the 60% is behind the driver, and the 40% is behind the passenger. Obviously, this isn't the case, so we have a 40/60 bench in their book.
I clarified on the phone on their initial call. They changed the order to the 40/60. I also got a followup call later that night just to re-confirm the smaller portion is behind the driver's seat. We also re-confirmed the material and color choices.
I think that's pretty good customer service.
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10/22/2010 (Fri) -
So, I received my seat covers on Wednesday, and I have to say, I am very impressed thus far. I have some tweaking to do tomorrow - it was getting a little late and kind of dark, so I gave up for tonight. These covers seem to fit VERY well. The 1st row seatbacks are held with a length of strong velcro that fits right along the back-to-bottom joint. The 1st row bottoms have two straps that run front to back. The second row seatback on the driver's side slips over the top just like the fronts and secures with velcro at the bottom. The larger passenger side seatback has a zipper that runs down the back to allow for the center section of the seat belt to pass through. Both bottoms in the second row have straps that run front to back (2 on driver, 4 on passenger), and these also have a single strap that runs left to right. These are thick nylon straps - none of that crappy thin stretchy stuff like I've experienced on cheap seat covers.
Both front seats come with map pockets on the back. The instructions sent are total shit - very generic...I am sorry, if you can't figure these out without directions you shouldn't be operating a motor vehicle. :roll:
In closing, I think these are an EXCELLENT value at $380 - superb product and customer service. Only time will tell how durable they are, but they seem to be well built. I chose the graphite color - the camera doesn't pick it up perfectly. I think it looks good. Darker than stock. Doesn't exactly match the center console or door panels, but the stock color really didn't either if you stop to really look at it.
Nicley packaged - folded well, you can tell they planned the shipping out - wasn't just thrown in a box:
Fronts:
Rears:
Notice nasty stains that would be on driver's right side seat bottom. Not sure WTF they are from, I keep the KJ really clean:
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10/12/2010 (Wed) -
So, I've been looking for Neoprene-type seat covers for a while. I was really interested in the black Mopar Neoprene covers, but I don't believe they cover the entire seat back on the 2005-2007 KJ's.
I've searched online and requested fabric swatches from Wet Okole, Coverking, and Cal-Trend. Wet Okole's are nice, but pricey - these are true Neoprene. Coverking's NeoSupreme looks like Neoprene, but the material seemed weak, the padding was very thin, and they didn't seem to hold up to water well at all. CalTrend's NeoSupreme seemed to fit the bill - nice thick (.25"ish) padding, water resistant (not waterproof) and seemed durable.
The Wet Okole's were pushing $600 IIRC for both rows. The Coverking's were $300 shipped for both rows. CalTrend's were $380 shipped for both rows - I purchased off autoanything.com and used discount code "RT50" for $50 off to get the $380 price.
I ordered at 10:30 or so this morning. At 12:00 I got a phone call from CalTrend confirming my order - they confirmed the material, color, and seat configuration.
I'll update more with pics once these arrive. If you're interested, I found some pics from two different guys on a Tundra forum. They seemed to like the covers and said they've held up well thus far.
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10/15/2010 (Fri) -
Shipped yesterday! Expected delivery date from CA is Wed the 20th.
So far I am pleased. As I mentioned, they called within a couple hours of me placing my order to confirm. I had ordered the "60/40 Rear w/removable headrests". Apparently, 60/40 means that the 60% is behind the driver, and the 40% is behind the passenger. Obviously, this isn't the case, so we have a 40/60 bench in their book.
I clarified on the phone on their initial call. They changed the order to the 40/60. I also got a followup call later that night just to re-confirm the smaller portion is behind the driver's seat. We also re-confirmed the material and color choices.
I think that's pretty good customer service.
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10/22/2010 (Fri) -
So, I received my seat covers on Wednesday, and I have to say, I am very impressed thus far. I have some tweaking to do tomorrow - it was getting a little late and kind of dark, so I gave up for tonight. These covers seem to fit VERY well. The 1st row seatbacks are held with a length of strong velcro that fits right along the back-to-bottom joint. The 1st row bottoms have two straps that run front to back. The second row seatback on the driver's side slips over the top just like the fronts and secures with velcro at the bottom. The larger passenger side seatback has a zipper that runs down the back to allow for the center section of the seat belt to pass through. Both bottoms in the second row have straps that run front to back (2 on driver, 4 on passenger), and these also have a single strap that runs left to right. These are thick nylon straps - none of that crappy thin stretchy stuff like I've experienced on cheap seat covers.
Both front seats come with map pockets on the back. The instructions sent are total shit - very generic...I am sorry, if you can't figure these out without directions you shouldn't be operating a motor vehicle. :roll:
In closing, I think these are an EXCELLENT value at $380 - superb product and customer service. Only time will tell how durable they are, but they seem to be well built. I chose the graphite color - the camera doesn't pick it up perfectly. I think it looks good. Darker than stock. Doesn't exactly match the center console or door panels, but the stock color really didn't either if you stop to really look at it.
Nicley packaged - folded well, you can tell they planned the shipping out - wasn't just thrown in a box:
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Notice nasty stains that would be on driver's right side seat bottom. Not sure WTF they are from, I keep the KJ really clean:
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