Anyone ever install aftermarket leather seat covers?

[Ghostbuster]

I would like to get some without breaking the bank.

I found some on Lseat.com

http://www.lseat.com/categories/genuine-leather/hummer.html

About $600 bucks.

Any suggestions/opinions, or pictures of your aftermarket leather seat covers is appreciated.

 

[Renagade132]

I believe its not that hard, but like anything, you want to have he right tools and take pics of everything as you remove it, including labeling anything, so you know which seat part goes where. You will probably need hog ring removing and installing pliers, and one last thing, I know it will cost more money, but if you don't have heated seats, this is the perfect time to add the element! Good luck

 

[Hunner]

I just replaced the tan or cashmere leather seat bottom cover on the driver's side in my 08 Alpha. I wear shorts all summer and black leather was not my first choice for here in the South.

I ordered it from GM hoping for a good match.
It looked just like the original.

(I tried to order a Championship model Alpha with cloth seats but it was delayed because American Axle was on strike so I went with a loaded Alpha Deluxe OffRoad I found.)

My old one was badly worn from jeans sliding over it and the top layer was gone.

I had to remove the whole seat.

Fairly easy job. Cut the hog rings that attach it to the frame and then clamped new ones back on the new piece in the same places.

I added a bit of extra foam to the outside edge where I slide in and out and had crushed it.
There is some material made for that. Sort of an airy foam not thick and you fold it to the thickness you need.

Recently I heard a pop when sliding out and I think that plastic piece on the outside edge under the cover broke.

I recall others having that happen. Seems to be ok without it.

 

[CaseyS]

Hunner, did you go through the dealer to get yours? Do you recall an approximate price. I have a tear in the bolster on my drivers seat where I slide in and out. Would really just need to replace the upper on one seat.

 

[Hunner]

No way did I even consider the dealer, lol

I found the confirmation page but cannot find the ticket yet.
Keep in mind I have an Alpha and with power.

They list them with and without but you should be able to track it down on this page or change the search to whatever model you have.
http://www.gmpartsdirect.co/auto-pa...as-engine/body-cat/front-seat-components-scat

If I recall this was the only site I found the Alpha with power cashmere bottom drivers seat cover.
That concerns me as it may be getting harder to find.



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[jphh20]

I have put the Katz skin interior in a Avalanche and it was a pain but saved a chunk of cash. We had the truck 10 years and looks factory installed. It helps to have two people in some cases where a third set of hands are needed.

I see katzskjns makes a kit as well for the H3.

http://www.autoseatskins.com/hummer-h3-katzkin-leather-seats-s/59.htm





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[06 H3]

hirola used katskinz on his H3. Saw it in person and it looked professional and factory.

 

[Panzer07]

This would be something I'm gonna have to take a look since the driver side bottom seat it is starting to crack on the side by the controls...I guess my heavy ass is too much lol...and I do rub some of that leather treatment conditioner once a week... Love being able to slide in or out.


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