Replace black cloth seats with tan cloth seat covers?

[wgunter280]

I am back in the Jeep game after a 9 year hiatus with a new black JLU Sport S. My family and I love it and I have done a few small mods. Changed the chrome wheels to the granite wheels, swapping out the emblems to the dark grey ones, etc. Bigger tires are coming in the future but nothing major. Here’s my question. It has the black cloth seats. Is it possible to remove the covers and swap them out? I am interested in the tan cloth seats. Thanks in advance for any advice.

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[jeepster345]

It's possible, but an absolute PITA. I installed heated seats under my covers and have physical and emotional scars from the experience.

If you do it, don't reuse the stupid hog rings. Just use zip ties to attach the cover to the foam.

 

[Htfan]

It's possible, but an absolute PITA. I installed heated seats under my covers and have physical and emotional scars from the experience.

If you do it, don't reuse the stupid hog rings. Just use zip ties to attach the cover to the foam.

Your experience is common. PITA is what every says that has done this. I'm wanting to install seat heaters but haven't taken the leap.

For the OP, what about seat covers over the factory cloth. There are a number of good options available now.

 

[wgunter280]

Your experience is common. PITA is what every says that has done this. I'm wanting to install seat heaters but haven't taken the leap.

For the OP, what about seat covers over the factory cloth. There are a number of good options available now.

I started looking at some of them. I am open to them but I want same that have a nice tight fit. And as I live in the south, neoprene will not work. Any recommendations??

 

[Htfan]

I started looking at some of them. I am open to them but I want same that have a nice tight fit. And as I live in the south, neoprene will not work. Any recommendations??

I've heard many good things about PRP

https://www.prpseats.com/product/front-seat-covers-for-jeep-wrangler-jl-custom/

 

[brewski]

Just buy Bartact seat covers. They’re really good, great customer service and will be a lot easier option for what your trying to do

 

[The Last Cowboy]

Ask your dealer who installs leather for them. Go to that shop and see if they have tan take off seat covers.

 

[wgunter280]

Anyone have any experience with the Bestop seat covers? They have a nice look...

 

[Jebiruph]

Here's the tan PRP seat covers I put in my JT. PRP has lots of color choices and combinations.

 

[wgunter280]

Here's the tan PRP seat covers I put in my JT. PRP has lots of color choices and combinations.

That is a great color combo. Thanks for the share!

 

[brewski]

Anyone have any experience with the Bestop seat covers? They have a nice look...

seriously check out Bartact. Their Coyote is a cool tan color and their covers do not make you hot in the summer. I've used them on multiple jeeps and they are really good covers. THey will do custom for you so if you don't want the MOLLE straps, you want special stitching, etc. Top quality product and top quality customer service.

 

[Biohazardshrimp]

If this thread wasn't so old I would have gladly offered to drive to you and swap my always-covered tan seats for your black seats. Hell, I still would but I am sure you have already figured out a solution.

 

[Tank the Jeep]

I started looking at some of them. I am open to them but I want same that have a nice tight fit. And as I live in the south, neoprene will not work. Any recommendations??

AMEN on no neoprene seat covers in the South. Those things will give you swamp ass crotch rot.

 

[pakzak]

+1 on the PRP Seat covers. They have a really tight OEM look, and have breathable materials to prevent the swamp ass. I'd also rather spend a few hours doing it myself, than spend money paying some upholstery guy to put them on.

 

[El Zilcho]

Check ebay. I bought a full set of tan leather rubicon seats delivered for about 900, and sold my front cloth sport seats for ~450. So for about 450 I upgraded to a heated leather seats. And its MUCH easier to unbolt old seats and bolt in new ones compared to changing seat covers.

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