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2kDak
Dodge Dakota
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1/01/2004
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i have a 2000 and i was wondering if anyone knows how the cloth just above the armrest on the doors comes off. i want to change it out with leather. thanks
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pappie1
Dodge Dakota
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1/02/2004
02:35:40
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its hot glues into place. Flip the door panel over and you should see little plastic rivets things holding it on. Drill, snap, or break off .... cover ....... reglue
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2kDak
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1/02/2004
17:10:04
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thanks man. i figured it was attached like that.
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x96283
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1/02/2004
19:53:37
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yeah but you don't have to remove the panel to install aftermarket leather...
get a plastic putty knife and dull the edge.
lay the leather piece up and trim to fit with about an inch overlay.
get both materials tacky and lay the leather on
tuck and roll the leather excess under the panel. the rivets give you the force and leverage to force the leather under the panel.
take your time and you can get the corners to tuck with no creases.
i did this with my 00 when i installed a leather kit in 01. looking good ever since.
if you remove the welded rivets, you really can't get them on as tight as stock was...
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2kDak
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1/02/2004
20:57:33
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that's a great way to do it. so do you remove the origional cloth or just go over it? i think if i went over it the cloth would act like a pad and it might look better... also i have a extended cab would the cloth along the back work the same as the doors? what did you use to make the materials tacky. spray glue?
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x96283
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1/03/2004
10:27:23
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go over the factory carpet...
i used super 77 3m adhesive, spray it on both materials, let it get tacky then lay it on.
i used the same technique for the whole rear area too. of course the rear seats are easy to do (should prolly zip on), but the walls are tricky (esp the curved rear portions). just take your time and leave extra material than usual for those pieces.
i got some photos of finished seat covers on my truck's page.
don't have any of the rear area though.
my first time, it took me 2.5 hours start to finish on my club cab.
oh yeah, take out the seats (front and rear). makes it way easier
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2kDak
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1/03/2004
15:31:34
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hey x96283 ive seen your truck on there before and you have one very badass dakota. i take it you bought the leather kit for your seats. and did the trim on your own. looks awsome. who did you get your leather from and how much. my trucks flame red and i want to do black leather with red inserts. thanks for the help.
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x96283
Dodge Dakota
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1/03/2004
17:35:31
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i went through jonas at elitecustoms.com... you can mention phil with the amber fire dakota and see if he can help you out.
i got in on one of the first group buys in 01... 600 for club cab, two tone leather, custom emblems embroidered delivered to my door, in hawaii!
the kits come with everything to do the doors and back walls too.
if you want to go with another company... check out gsmotorsports.com some pretty nice options and a piece to do the center console if you have two buckets. pricey though.
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2kDak
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1/03/2004
17:43:34
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how do you replace the center counsel peice. i have the large center counsel(no bucket seat) and i'm wondering how that comes apart also. just the back side of the counsel.
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x96283
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1/03/2004
23:54:39
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ya know i'm not sure...
the last leather install i did, the guy had individual bucket seats, but he got the leather cover for the large center portion found on the split bench front seats.
i'd have to see one up close to figure it out.
check with autoleathers.com i think they have an install page or help line.
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2kDak
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1/04/2004
00:17:30
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cool man thanks for all your help.
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