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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by clay, Sep 24, 2007.

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Type of seat material you would buy for replacements

  1. vinyl

    19 vote(s)
    65.5%

  2. vinyl/cloth

    9 vote(s)
    31.0%

  3. neoprene

    1 vote(s)
    3.4%
  1. Sep 24, 2007
    clay

    clay Driving

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    What would you recommend for seats. vinyl, vinyl/cloth or neoprene for as far as wear, clean-ability and comfort? I like the look of the Moabs but are the extras worth it. I live where the winters are cold so the vinyl could crack. The cloth holds water. Neoprene is a unknown to me how is it as far as draw backs.
     
    clay, Sep 24, 2007
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  2. Sep 24, 2007
    Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

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    I prefer vinyl because I'm usually in dry and dusty areas and it's easier to clean however because your in an area that celebrates winter YMMV.
     
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  3. Sep 24, 2007
    jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    Vinyl. Personally not a fan of TrailMax low back.
     
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  4. Sep 24, 2007
    AJH

    AJH New Member

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    vinyl or cloth? I would prefer cloth myself, for the cold and the heat factor. Nothing worse than climbing onto a vinyl seat that has been in the sun all day. What do YOU have in YOUR jeep? I've heard you can swap mustang, YJ, XJ seats in. What's your opinion? :beer:
     
    AJH, Sep 24, 2007
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  5. Sep 24, 2007
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    I completely agree with the vinyl/cloth. Ever jump in on a vinyl seat in 90 degree weather? Ouch! But then again I did just install some vinyl/cloth Moabs. I'll let you know how I like them after my Rubicon trip next weekend.
     
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  6. Sep 24, 2007
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Vinyl. Just like big bus steering wheels and steel wheels they're part of the old Jeep charm.

    Hot out? There's a use for the ever-present Jeep towel. You know - the one you keep next to the seat because your defrosters don't work...
     
    Boyink, Sep 24, 2007
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  7. Sep 24, 2007
    bkd

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    x2...caveat, the towel I was using was one of the wifes good bath towels.....honey I'm missing one of my wash towls...hmmm:rofl: don't know what to tell ya babeR)
    Jim S.
    ps, ya'll keep this our secret:)
     
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    Don X

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    Uh Jim, I think she's looking over your shoulder right now. Busted. R)
     
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  9. Sep 24, 2007
    coby61

    coby61 Stupidiotic Member

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    Vinyl seats with replaceable cloth seat covers!
     
    coby61, Sep 24, 2007
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  10. Sep 24, 2007
    groomer_guy

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    I like vinyl for the ease of cleaning and the fact it is part of owning a JEEP. Although I do agree with the cracking in the cold. I live near the vt/ny border and it can get a little cold but not too bad. My previous jeep had the problem with the seats cracking but they did it in the fall ironicaly. Oh well..... anyways I have cloth seat covers on now.

    1971 CJ5 :v6: w/HEI
    1994 Tucker Sno-Cat T1000
    2005 GMC 2500HD duramax diesel
     
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  11. Sep 25, 2007
    clay

    clay Driving

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    I don't have any as my avatar shows. I was thinking vinyl but thought I'd ask what everyone else thought before buying some.
     
    clay, Sep 25, 2007
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  12. Sep 25, 2007
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    So what category is the material that is the same as the skin on the soft top?? Not really vinyl... I think they call it denim.
    I had Super Seats from Steel Horse, installed them in '95. Everyone complains about that company's quality... I never had any problem with those seats (except they were rather expensive). They are similar to the Bestop TrailMax Pro in 4WDH catalog.
    They were tan seats, covered with the same material that was on my tan Bestop soft top.
    They held up well in rain, extreme cold and heat, and mud cleaned off fairly easily. Had them in for over 10 yrs, and as of July they still didn't have any rips or tears, didn't show any wear areas. These seats were VERY firm, too firm for some people, but I liked the firmness of the seat, it wasn't as fatiguing on a long drive as a too-soft seat. They also had pretty big bolsters in the lower back that held me in place when offroad/off camber... this arrangement might be too narrow/uncomfortable for some of our larger friends.

    Here's a pic...

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    Last edited: Sep 25, 2007
    lynn, Sep 25, 2007
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  13. Sep 25, 2007
    aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

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    Neoprene

    Hose those suckers off and the seats are good as new. THey dry quicker than cloth and vinyl seats have those little stitch holes that allow water to get into the foam of the seat.

    But I like topless and doorless myself. I figure a little rain is Gods way of saying it's time to rinse out the jeep.
     
    aallison, Sep 25, 2007
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