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OEM seat cover upgrade.

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by retho78, Mar 3, 2025.

  1. Mar 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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    retho78

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    Upgraded the OEM leather/ leatherette seat covers to Katzkin Tekstitch covers. Dark Charcoal Grey with light grey stitching. The light grey stitch doesn't pop well on camera, but in person they look great. They are way more comfortable. What do you all think?

    Before and After pictures attached.

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  2. Mar 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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    Looks amazing!
     
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  3. Mar 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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    _none_

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    Looks great! How much $$?
     
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  4. Mar 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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    retho78

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    $2K installed using a Katzkin authorized dealer.
     
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  5. Mar 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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    Thank you!
     
  6. Mar 7, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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    A couple of more photos of the Katzkin Tekstitch covers and I'm still loving them. They are so comfortable!

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  7. Mar 7, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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    I installed Clazzios shortly after buying truck. 7.5 years later and look new.

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  8. Mar 7, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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    Nice!
     
  9. Mar 7, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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    mbgls63amg

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    Looks great. Seems like the fitment is really good too. Like going from a limited to a platinum grade without the extra price tag.
     
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  10. Mar 7, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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    Yes, I have the limited trim and the seats were so hard.
     
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  11. Mar 7, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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    Timberline

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    Same here - did the installation process include them altering the OEM padding in the seat? It's my understanding that that's the source of Limited seats being overly firm, so can't see how changing the covers only would make a difference in comfort. But I could be wrong, often am.

    But yeah they look amazing - my wife's 4Runner is going to need covers before too much longer and this would be a great option to refresh her truck.
     
  12. Mar 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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    The padding was not changed. Also, I think on the Tekstitch design, it may come with a thin layer of padding.
     
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  13. Mar 7, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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    What do I think you ask? I think I get more and more jealous every time I see katzkins. I think you are correct about the cover having a little pad on the bottom side. What I know for sure is that they look so damn good!!
     
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  14. Mar 7, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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    Thank you!
     
  15. Mar 7, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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    Way off topic but I cant help myself, what rear floor mat is that? It looks so much easier to clean than the raggedtechs I have.
     
  16. Mar 7, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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  18. Mar 7, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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  19. Mar 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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    Looks good
     
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  20. Mar 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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    Thanks!
     
  21. Mar 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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    Seats look great...:thumbsup:
    I like the mats too.:cool:
     
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  22. Mar 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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    Thanks!
     
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    Very nice upgrade on the seats! Did you also wrapped part of your door panels (part next to the door handle)?
     
  24. Mar 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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    Thanks. No, it's OEM panels.
     

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