Leather & Trim

[SmokinGator]

Hi All,



I'm looking to cover my cloth seats with agate leather covers and add the woodgrain trim to my dash to mimic the SLT+ look. I'd appreciate any input or experience from those that have done this. I'd also like to upgrade to a power seat at some point.



Thanks in advance,



Matt

 

[Bob Wagner]

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[Randy J]

Matt, there are lots of companies out there that make leather kits for cars. A guy I work with has used a company several times that he has had good luck with (both on price and quality). I can't remember the name right now, but if you send me a personal email, I'll reply Monday from work with the name. As for the power seat, you're best bet is to get one from a salvage yard. Good luck.

 

[gitchesum]

I've been all over the net trying to find a set too. I haven't found any yet. I'm going to talk to a couple of local upholsterers to see if they can do it. Might as well have the whole seat just recovered instead of a set of slip ons. Plus you'll get full leather seats insteadof just leatehr seating surfaces like the factory puts in the new trucks.

 

[John]

SmokinGator, Randy is correct! Your best bet is to find a power seat track from a salvage yard... a new power seat track for a QC Ram was $1350. in '99! DC replaced my power seat track under warranty (the rear would not raise/lower after about a year) although, I subsequently read where DC inroduced a fix for the problem in a TSB a month or so later. BTW, that was the only warranty work I have required. One thing I don't understand... $360. for the power seat option... $1350. for the power seat track alone. . hmmm. Isn't that first degree theft? Well on second thought, I guess not, they figure if you want it bad enough you will pay (dearly) for it. See it's all in your frame of mind.

 

[SmokinGator]

Thanks for the replies folks.



John, I guess I'm out on the power seat option unless I can find one salvage. I figured it'd be high but...



gitchesum, if you don't mind, let me know if you find anything. I've got a friend who's got the Dodge leather covers on his, they're not too bad.



Randy, I'll send you an e-mail. Thanks.



Bob, I tried searching and had problems but I'll try again. Thanks for the tip.