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JRG18 · Jun 4, 2016

Took me the better part of two days but I got the Katzkin's put in. Wasn't too bad. Had to have the wife help on getting some of the hog rings put in but other than that, pretty straight forward. Also put in some heated seats as a bonus :peace:

These plus the 8.4 upgrade, premium cluster and interior LED's make the interior sharp!

And just is case the fuses ever blow...

Cmacks88 · Jun 4, 2016

JRG18 said:
Took me the better part of two days but I got the Katzkin's put in. Wasn't too bad. Had to have the wife help on getting some of the hog rings put in but other than that, pretty straight forward. Also put in some heated seats as a bonus

These plus the 8.4 upgrade, premium cluster and interior LED's make the interior sharp!

And just is case the fuses ever blow...

That looks amazing! You had the cloth seats originally?

JRG18 · Jun 4, 2016

Cmacks88 said:
That looks amazing! You had the cloth seats originally?

Yeah. This is before.

JJK · Jun 4, 2016

Looks good! Turned out well....

Cmacks88 · Jun 4, 2016

JRG18 said:
Yeah. This is before.

Sorry for the stupid question. Didn't recognize the name. Now I have another upgrade added to the list. This forum is going to be the death of my wallet! How hard was the install?

JRG18 · Jun 4, 2016

Cmacks88 said:
Sorry for the stupid question. Didn't recognize the name. Now I have another upgrade added to the list. This forum is going to be the death of my wallet! How hard was the install?

It really wasn't that bad. The best advice I can give you is that you get a really nice set of hog ring pliers. I got a pair and they didn't work very well because the rings kept slipping out. I ran out to Ace Hardware and got a different set that were more sturdy and were better beveled to hold the ring tight.

Other than that, the covers went on easily. The tabs where the hog rings attached to were notched to show the middle. I did that one first and then the sides from there. If you have the time, I don't see how anyone could not do it. You will need some help to get the hog rings on the back of the top bench seat and again to get the zippered part done on the seat part of the bench.

GzNutz · Jun 4, 2016

Nice upgrade and install!

Cmacks88 · Jun 4, 2016

JRG18 said:
It really wasn't that bad. The best advice I can give you is that you get a really nice set of hog ring pliers. I got a pair and they didn't work very well because the rings kept slipping out. I ran out to Ace Hardware and got a different set that were more sturdy and were better beveled to hold the ring tight.

Other than that, the covers went on easily. The tabs where the hog rings attached to were notched to show the middle. I did that one first and then the sides from there. If you have the time, I don't see how anyone could not do it. You will need some help to get the hog rings on the back of the top bench seat and again to get the zippered part done on the seat part of the bench.

Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely keep it in mind.

gofishn · Jun 4, 2016

Looks Super sharp.

Rear seat a bench or split bench?
Where did you get your Katskinz?
What color and stitching color did you decide on?

Thanks for sharing

JRG18 · Jun 4, 2016

gofishn said:
Looks Super sharp.

Rear seat a bench or split bench?
Where did you get your Katskinz?
What color and stitching color did you decide on?

Thanks for sharing

I went with Ebay. All black. Full bench seat.

2013 2014 2015 2016 Dodge RAM Crew Cab Katzkin Black Leather Kit Jump Seat 2pc | eBay

Probably a lot more expensive if you go after a set with more than one color or stitch color.

Cmacks88 · Jun 4, 2016

Glad you put that link down. While I was looking earlier, the cheapest I had found was about $800

reddevil78 · Jun 5, 2016

Iv posted it before but this is for any guys that need ideas this is my old express paid $1,200 for katzkin leather and 3 emblems professionally done by my local Chrysler approved shop.

Steveo8x8 · Jun 5, 2016

Any links for the heated seats as well??

Tim7139 · Jun 5, 2016

I like the position you chose for the switches.

Juniorss · Jun 5, 2016

Clean install. Katzkin is a quality aftermarket seat cover choice. Thinking about doing the seats in my corvette in them but just haven't had the time. I want to get rid of the pleather.

JRG18 · Jun 5, 2016

Steveo8x8 said:
Any links for the heated seats as well??

Universal Carbon Fiber Insert Heated Seat Heater Kit 2 Seats 4 Pads Sojoy | eBay

Tested these out yesterday and they got so hot I had to turn them off on the high setting. On the drive back from where I was going I tried the low setting and it was perfect. They seem like good quality.

And they're the only one I could see that came with a 5 year warranty.

Boogerflicker · Jun 5, 2016

Holy crab that looks good. No wrinkles or bulges

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GYSOT · Jun 5, 2016

Cmacks88 said:
Glad you put that link down. While I was looking earlier, the cheapest I had found was about $800

I am getting mine done and installed for 899 and that's with a different color stitch and pref. insert.

GYSOT · Jun 5, 2016

JRG18, looks GREAT

Cmacks88 · Jun 5, 2016

GYSOT said:
I am getting mine done and installed for 899 and that's with a different color stitch and pref. insert.

That's not bad at all then!

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