Lariat “real leather” seat upgrade

[AngeloInSC]

Thanks for the reply and info, it's much appreciated. Should I decide to go the leather route, I will check out those videos on YouTube. As for the Lariat seats, I'll pass. I don't seem to care much for the lariat colors. Thanks again for the info, and enjoy your new interior.

I don’t blame you. I was really half kidding with that last comment. It was more a dig at some of the snarky comments I’ve gotten on this thread.

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[mdsalemi]

I’m halfway through my seat replacement and wanted to post a few pics of the progress. I am thrilled with my new seats and how it is going so far. My replacement leather seats make the factory seats seam even cheaper than they are. The difference is night and day. I ordered them from Leatherseats.com and would highly recommend them, not only for the quality of their product, but for the service they provide. The follow up and help when needed is stellar. I worked with Tim, but I’m sure the entire staff is just as top notch. If you have any questions about the installation process, just ask. I’ve attached before and after of the back and my removed covers (which I will sell, if anyone is interested since they are in perfect condition). I will have the full set in a couple of days.

Very nicely done. Be happy with what you’re driving!!

 

[hdave]

Too many rude comments and people personally offended that OP didn’t like the original seats. Who cares lol.

He prefers real leather, has the money to upgrade, and considers the cost worthwhile for himself.

This is good for everyone because he came in and shared knowledge for free.

 

[Samcat13]

I think the your new seats look great. When the seats wear out in my Mav. in 10 years I'll put them on.

 

[Markii56]

I've never understood why the factory Lariat interior wasn't leather from the get-go. It's vinyl, the insert color is (IMHO) ugly, and the all-black interior simply isn't an option for me, here in Florida. Very happy with my XLT interior, thank you. Having grown up in an AMC family, it reminds me of their Levi's interior.

 

[buchhla]

I know the seats are very subjective, but now having used the ActiveX on a few 110+ heat index days, I do find them lacking a little in breathability. Also buying them sight unseen, I was actually pleasantly surprised of the actual touch/feel of them and like them in general. But compared to the perforated light beige leather of my wife's old Lexus, they are not as comfortable in the heat. I wonder if a perforated option would make sense? Not sure how much than affects cleanup though... Time will tell how they feel in then it is -10F out!

I do like their easy cleanup though, having gotten them dirty already, they do clean up VERY easily, and compared to the similar seats subary is putting in their vehicles, I much prefer the fit and finish on the ford!

That being said, I think the workmanship on these aftermarket seats looks top notch!

 

[BoldlyGoingNowhere]

Not trying to put anyone down. If I was, rest assured, it would be much more obvious. I was concerned when I ordered the Maverick without seeing one in real life that the seats may be cheap looking because of the color scheme. Now that I have seen them and lived with them for a year, I would not replace them with a color scheme that I feared they might be when I ordered!!!! Color is a matter of personal preference; I just happen to like the original seat color combination more than the one you chose. If someone has a bit different taste than you and is not in complete agreement, it does not mean they are "putting you down!!"

I dont like the original pleather Lariat seats you can tell they are pleather, they give you funky butt because they don't breathe. They will also start to degrade and come apart at the seams. I have leather in my Winnebago and Lancer, fabric in my Silverado and Outlander and plastic in my Colorado. There is a noticeable difference driving the Colorado when it comes to swamp butt and they have not held up as well.

Pretty sure that company has other color combos, although I like the color they chose.

 

[TomD]

I’m halfway through my seat replacement and wanted to post a few pics of the progress. I am thrilled with my new seats and how it is going so far. My replacement leather seats make the factory seats seam even cheaper than they are. The difference is night and day. I ordered them from Leatherseats.com and would highly recommend them, not only for the quality of their product, but for the service they provide. The follow up and help when needed is stellar. I worked with Tim, but I’m sure the entire staff is just as top notch. If you have any questions about the installation process, just ask. I’ve attached before and after of the back and my removed covers (which I will sell, if anyone is interested since they are in perfect condition). I will have the full set in a couple of days.

Looks great

 

[Daemoss]

Too many rude comments and people personally offended that OP didn’t like the original seats. Who cares lol.

He prefers real leather, has the money to upgrade, and considers the cost worthwhile for himself.

This is good for everyone because he came in and shared knowledge for free.

This. It's OP's truck. He prefers real leather. Let the man enjoy his ride!

I just don't understand where all the heat is coming from unless someone out there is still carrying around fond memories of a pet cow they had growing up.

 

[son of a ..sven]

Not worth arguing over. I like what Ford has done, others don't. Have a nice day.

 

[krg]

I’ve got a lariat and like the look of the “pleather” but was hoping the cloth option was available on the lariat…

 

[Donodo]

FWIW, had Ford used the quality materials such as real leather, just like the original poster installed, I would have ordered the Lariat trim level rather than the XLT.

For the life of me I don’t understand why car manufactures think vinyl seats are an upgrade. The car I traded in was a Toyota with those final seats. They tried to tell me or leather. Geez

IMHO perforated vinyl is better than the non-perforated stuff, but real leather has no equal as far as material goes. I had to laugh when the dealer sales dude where I ordered my XLT Maverick from, said the Lariat trim had ‘Vegan Leather’. Umm yeah

 

[son of a ..sven]

And then there is the topic of slaughtering animals and putting their skin on seats..just a thought.

 

[Donodo]

And then there is the topic of slaughtering animals and putting their skin on seats..just a thought.

Humans worldwide have been doing this practice for thousands of years. The only difference now is that it’s industrialized.

 

[BoskoPColtrane]

Honesty is not always the best policy. However, I have a Lariat and I am not going to run out and cover the present seats with those shown. I know, different strokes.......................

Agreed. The original seats will last for a lifetime. We have had several fords with this type of seat and no issues at all.

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