Show us your Katzkins!

[Aaron2]

I've got a 2019 Classic, and I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on some Katzkins. I'd like to see how they look in your 4th Gen, and if you have any regrets about doing it, I'd like to hear those too.


Thanks!
Aaron

 

[Killerb]

Definitely a time consuming project however worth the effort.
Material Quality is oem if not better!. The covers are mostly Velcro and zippers but there are hog rings that need to be replaced to achieve a factory look.

Only regret is not choosing a designer 2 tone pattern with colored stitching plus the fact I did the job twice. Added heated pwr seat frames from a laramie 6mo later..

 

[Ohio5pt7]

I'll try to get some today

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[Aaron2]

Definitely a time consuming project however worth the effort.
Material Quality is oem if not better!. The covers are mostly Velcro and zippers but there are hog rings that need to be replaced to achieve a factory look.

Only regret is not choosing a designer 2 tone pattern with colored stitching plus the fact I did the job twice. Added heated pwr seat frames from a laramie 6mo later..



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That's actually a very nice self-install. I've seen some pictures where the leather was really wrinkled in spots, but apparently you were able to work through that.

 

[chrisbh17]

That's actually a very nice self-install. I've seen some pictures where the leather was really wrinkled in spots, but apparently you were able to work through that.

Yep it came out good! Mine came out similar....a few wrinkles but most of them have worked their way out over time (pics were 2 days after I installed the seats)

I am having a problem with the drivers front cover getting loose in the butt (huhuhuhuhuhuhuhuh), I think its because there is no hog rings connected in the back because the seat heat pad is in the way. I might add some hog rings under the seat frame where the cushion cover wraps under.

 

[Killerb]

Thanks guys, I like that 2 tone you have Chrisbh17.

 

[mtnrider]

Going on 2 years with mine now and no complaints. I did the perforated center on mine. The only thing I wish they had was the Ram factory logo stitched in the seat back (like the factory leather) but you can only get that if you order through a Ram dealer and that costs you a premium.

 

[mtnrider]

..... Added heated pwr seat frames from a laramie 6mo later..

Did you use the complete Laramie seat, foam cushions and all or just the frame? Was curious if the katskin covers from a standard seat would fit a Laramie? I have heated power seats in my Big Horn but would really love the vented Laramie seats

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[Killerb]

Did you use the complete Laramie seat, foam cushions and all or just the frame? Was curious if the katskin covers from a standard seat would fit a Laramie? I have heated power seats in my Big Horn but would really love the vented Laramie seats

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I used the Laramie seat frames with the pwr lumbar on both seats and removed the plastic bolsters on the frame. The frames had all the components for ventilation however the covers are not perforated, so that didn't happen. Realized after installing the covers I still wasn't comfortable, reason for the pwr frames months later. Next Ram will have all the fixings.
Live and learn..lol

 

[Aaron2]

Thanks guys, I like that 2 tone you have Chrisbh17.

Agreed, the two-tone is nice!

 

[Aaron2]

Going on 2 years with mine now and no complaints. I did the perforated center on mine. The only thing I wish they had was the Ram factory logo stitched in the seat back (like the factory leather) but you can only get that if you order through a Ram dealer and that costs you a premium.

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I'm really liking the perforated leather. It gives it a nice look and resembles the Laramie seats.

@mtnrider: Did your kit include a replacement for the console lid cover?

 

[HoustonRamGuy]

I upgraded my 2017 Power Wagon from vinyl to katzkin 100% leather (no vinyl anywhere) two tone w/contrast stitching, preforated inserts and degreez heating / cooling over the summer and I am very happy with the end result. I do still have a bit of a wrinkle on my center console that i'll probably get addressed at some point in the future but besides that everything else smoothed out quite nice.

 

[chrisbh17]

I upgraded my 2017 Power Wagon from vinyl to katzkin 100% leather (no vinyl anywhere) two tone w/contrast stitching, preforated inserts and degreez heating / cooling over the summer and I am very happy with the end result. I do still have a bit of a wrinkle on my center console that i'll probably get addressed at some point in the future but besides that everything else smoothed out quite nice.

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First Ive heard of someone with the Degreez stuff, how do you like it?

When I went with my Katzkin I got a set of cloth heated front seats from a '15 Big Horn. No ventilation but Im ok with that.

For the rears I added a set of RoadWire seat heaters, wired to the battery for power and a dual output relay under the front seat (one output for each side of the rear seat)

 

[fastbike02]

I'll post pictures tomorrow but only issue I had was with the rear fold down armrest (to me it doesn't fit as well as oem). Also the back or the rear seats use hog rings to hold together and sense mine is modded to fold down to see the amps it looked tacky so i had a local shop sew j trim along the edges. All in all the install wasn't bad, I tossed mine in the dyer for a few mins right before installing and mine went on with almost no wrinkles!

 

[mtnrider]

I'm really liking the perforated leather. It gives it a nice look and resembles the Laramie seats.

@mtnrider: Did your kit include a replacement for the console lid cover?

Yes it did.

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[chrisbh17]

I installed my kit myself and boy was the jump seat a huge PITA.

Totally did not expect it, but it ended up taking almost as long as both front seats combined. Trying to tuck the armrest cubby cover portion back in was the biggest pain.

 

[Killerb]

Very nice upgrade, HoustonRamGuy.

 

[Aaron2]

Yes it did.

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Thanks for the info! It was one question that my research hadn't answered.

 

[Aaron2]

I upgraded my 2017 Power Wagon from vinyl to katzkin 100% leather (no vinyl anywhere) two tone w/contrast stitching, preforated inserts and degreez heating / cooling over the summer and I am very happy with the end result. I do still have a bit of a wrinkle on my center console that i'll probably get addressed at some point in the future but besides that everything else smoothed out quite nice.

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Wow, that looks great. I didn't realize it, but it looks like the seats in your Power Wagon are slightly different than your typical Bighorn-type seats. They're almost shaped like Laramie seats or something. Anyway, they look excellent.

 

[HoustonRamGuy]

First Ive heard of someone with the Degreez stuff, how do you like it?

When I went with my Katzkin I got a set of cloth heated front seats from a '15 Big Horn. No ventilation but Im ok with that.

For the rears I added a set of RoadWire seat heaters, wired to the battery for power and a dual output relay under the front seat (one output for each side of the rear seat)

I love the degreez. I live in Texas and had it installed this summer so I haven't used the heat yet but the cooling actually gets quite cool. I frequently turn it down after a bit from the top setting midway through my commute. It isn't like some OEM seats that are only ventilated, these use the peltier effect to actually lower the temp of the air before it's blown through the holes in the seats.