Installing Leather Seats
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Installing Leather Seats
Hey all,
I've got a 2005 Ford Expedition XLT with the light tanish color enterior. I want to upgrade to leather, and I know that I can take it to a near by shop and and have it done, but my question is...when leather is installed, is it stitched over or pulled over the current cloth, or are the seats completely removed and placed in with leather seats? Also, is 3rd row also compatable with the seat changes? New to expeditions, but very knowledgeable about our f-150.
Thanks to whoever can help me out...
John.
I've got a 2005 Ford Expedition XLT with the light tanish color enterior. I want to upgrade to leather, and I know that I can take it to a near by shop and and have it done, but my question is...when leather is installed, is it stitched over or pulled over the current cloth, or are the seats completely removed and placed in with leather seats? Also, is 3rd row also compatable with the seat changes? New to expeditions, but very knowledgeable about our f-150.
Thanks to whoever can help me out...
John.
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John,
Most shops will purchase a set of leather skins and remove the cloth then install the leather. Expect $1000+ not including the third seat.
Good luck!
PS Ask for the cloth set back, might mean a few $ on eBay.
Most shops will purchase a set of leather skins and remove the cloth then install the leather. Expect $1000+ not including the third seat.
Good luck!
PS Ask for the cloth set back, might mean a few $ on eBay.
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Check Ebay i bought whole set (2 Front, Back and Third Row) for $250 from there for my 2000 EXP XLT and it wasn't CHEAP leather ... it was FORD RUSH EDITION. Trim shop charged me $400 to install everything. So Preatty much it was a STEAL ... Check on EBAY with this GUY (that's where i bought it from): chipminich
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Originally Posted by FordFan530
Thanks eb and scarface, I'll check that out.
Thanks again,
John.
Thanks again,
John.
P.S. Just go on Ebay and go to COMMIUNITY and put his ID ... you can see in his FEEDBACK how many of these SETS he sold.
Last edited by scarface78; Jan 9, 2006 at 09:20 PM.
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John,
I also have a set of the Roush covers and they really are great. Only problem was that I had to get a set of cloth seats since the Roush covers have attachment points for the cloth not the leather. $75 for a complete set on eBay so it wasn't bad. One day I will sell the leather seats that came out and be in really good shape. The only reason I didn't suggest the Roush to you was the fact that you have a 2005 and these will only fit (to my knowledge) the older style buckets. Good luck either way!
I also have a set of the Roush covers and they really are great. Only problem was that I had to get a set of cloth seats since the Roush covers have attachment points for the cloth not the leather. $75 for a complete set on eBay so it wasn't bad. One day I will sell the leather seats that came out and be in really good shape. The only reason I didn't suggest the Roush to you was the fact that you have a 2005 and these will only fit (to my knowledge) the older style buckets. Good luck either way!
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