Reupholstering OEM seats vs new aftermarket
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- 1985 CJ7, AMC 360, lunati cam, AX15, Affordable Fuel Injection, edelbrock performer manifold, 21 gallon fuel tank, Old Man Emu 2.5 inch lift, 1 inch body lift, tie rod flip, HMMWV H1 steering box, rear disc brake conversion, Dana 44 rear, YJ to CJ tub conversion, still working on 33 inch tires, Metallic dark blue paint.
Scrambler Project, cosmetically taking it back to the 80's- 1984 Scrambler, Laredo. 258cc, Holley Sniper EFI, 30in tires on Laredo polished wheels, Dana 44 rear, OME 2.5 YJ springs/lift, HMMWV steering box
Previously owned cj 7, 1979, Renegade, 258 and a '89 wrangler
I know I could easily buy aftermarket seats, but we really haven't found any we love in a two tone pattern with the vertical stripes in a color scheme that would go with the Ford Impact Blue we plan to paint the jeep in. My plan is to find some original seats that are structurally sound, redo the covers in custom leather from a place called Lseats.
I found a pair for $250, the new covers would be $300. pics enclosed. My question... is this a doable plan? Do I need to replace the springs and foam as well as the covers to do this? I haven't seen anybody really do this although I did find a thread where one of the members did something similar in Haartz blue. Is this more complicated or more expensive than I expect?
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I found a pair for $250, the new covers would be $300. pics enclosed. My question... is this a doable plan? Do I need to replace the springs and foam as well as the covers to do this? I haven't seen anybody really do this although I did find a thread where one of the members did something similar in Haartz blue. Is this more complicated or more expensive than I expect?
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