"Wanted - young, skinny, wiry fellows, not over 18. Must be expert riders willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred"
Original newspaper add placed by William Hepburn Russell, founder of the The Pony Express
Mine showed signs of wear at 1500 miles and the factory rep said it was normal piling.
I dont consider exposed threads piling..but the factory wont warrant it in my case.
Definately be cautious about velcro on your pants as it tends to grab onto this toyota fabric.
So not happy with the Toyota material and it's not like there was a better option available. Pretty lousy when you have to put seat covers on to protect what should hold up under normal use. Ive never had a problem with this in any other car.
I'd like more info on the mention that toyota might be using a heavier fabric..I could then ask the rep why they did this if their was no problem.
Also..thet lower driver seat cushion fabric only was quoted by parts at 322.00...robbery!
I bought some "cheap" black cloth seat covers on eBay for $80. They fit tight and work well. Make sure you get the ones with the slit for air bags if equipped.
It's not just the fabric that is wearing out, if you feel the foam behind the worn fabric you will feel an indentation in the foam bolster material as well. Cheap materials IMO.
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__________________ 2007 FJ, 5AT, Sun Fusion Yellow, CQ, UP, GY, RB, 2Q, EL, VS.
"Wanted - young, skinny, wiry fellows, not over 18. Must be expert riders willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred"
Original newspaper add placed by William Hepburn Russell, founder of the The Pony Express
I noticed some wear on my driver's seat as well. I found out it was caused by my pocket knife as I rotated out of the seat to get out. I carried it in my front left pocket and the handle rubbed the lower part of the bolster every time. The knife now resides in my right pocket even though I am a lefty - I mean left handed.
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Marcus
Black Diamond, AT, Up Grade #1, TRD Exhaust,
Trail Gear Sliders, Dakar Light Bar, KC Lights,
BudBuilt Skids
TLCA # 18717
Other Rides:
1988 Porsche 944
2001 H-D Dyna T-Sport
2007 Honda Element EX AWD (Wife's)
1973 FJ40 - Gone but not forgotten.
I noticed the consumer satisfaction survey contained an add-in for seat problems, excessive brake dust, noises from under the vehicle and several other things.. Ron
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Mddagen previously said:
Has anyone had the drivers seat back wearing thin by the door? It is by the lumbat support when you get in?
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08 SS, SS valve stem caps and exhaust tip
Rapper standing on the corner, wrappers flying in the wind... And in my quite reflection, I wonder why..
There was a thread about using iron to melt/smooth the seats so the piling is gone. It made sense and it's worth a try if that's the only problem. You could go with Wet Okoles if you're wearing it thin. I find the material kind of flimsy myself and am being extra careful when I'm in it.
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Sandoo Blue FJ
Walker Evans adj. F&R reservoir shocks. Pro Links. AP F&R bumpers. Demello skid. Mile Marker SE9500C. Viking Trail Line. Super Swamper LTB 34s on Tacoma wheels. 305 MTR on Wheelers wheels. Trail Gear Sliders, Aeroflow, Lightforce Blitz 240, Powertank 10lb, Hi-Lift, Jack Mate, Pull-Pal.
I have seen some wear on mine, but I have 32K on it. You must remember that this is a different type vehicle than most have had before. You are normally sliding down over the edge and a regular car you are standing up.
I have had leather and see the same thing happen on any off road type vehicle that sets higher.
I put Wet Okule on mine and have not seen them wear at all. But under no circumstance were mine worn to need the seat covers. Just a preference.
2007 FJ, 5AT, Sun Fusion Yellow, CQ, UP, GY, RB, 2Q, EL, VS.
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