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Doing a poll on drivers seat plastic side cover. I have a fix.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by mechanicjon, Jun 5, 2017.

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Is your drivers seat side cover missing/torn or damaged?

  1. Yes

    110 vote(s)
    74.3%

  2. No

    38 vote(s)
    25.7%
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  1. Jun 5, 2017 at 4:07 PM
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    mechanicjon

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    mechanicjon [OP] They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    How many are missing, torn or damaged? I've come up with a fix.

    seat side cover bracket.jpg

    Click here-> Presale is posted
     
    Last edited: Jul 18, 2017
    mechanicjon, Jun 5, 2017
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  2. Jun 5, 2017 at 4:53 PM
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    Your-10Ply-Bud

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    Your-10Ply-Bud Should be fine, not my truck..

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    Mine has some clips broke but I can push it back in and get it to stay. I guess it's damaged but I just push it back into place every time I get back in. Either way I voted yes..
     
    Your-10Ply-Bud, Jun 5, 2017
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  3. Jun 5, 2017 at 5:32 PM
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    herbertgerg

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  4. Jun 5, 2017 at 5:44 PM
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    Xjman1

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    I answered no, but it was just because I replaced it. I should buy another one because I know it will break again.
     
    Xjman1, Jun 5, 2017
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  5. Jun 5, 2017 at 5:49 PM
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    tntacomaguy

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    The door side of the bottom and door side of the upper are both bad on mine. Nearly ruined a new set of CoverKings thanks to it. Got some foam prices I'm needing to put on soon
     
    tntacomaguy, Jun 5, 2017
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  6. Jun 5, 2017 at 6:35 PM
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    OFTdrillerman

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    MIne is fubar.
     
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  7. Jun 5, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    01GreenTacoma

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    I put actual screws in mine and no issues since. It used to pop out all tha damn time.
     
    01GreenTacoma, Jun 5, 2017
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  8. Jun 6, 2017 at 7:40 AM
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    Actionjackson

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    My stock seat cover is worn but ok. Put an after market one one and it shortly tore at the entire seam on the door side from sliding over when getting into the truck. Just bought a Dickies cover which looks stronger and no seam in that vulnerable location.. We'll see if it lasts. If the poll refers to the plastic cover over the hinge on the door side, it is shot . I have it screwed back on with a huge washer for now.
     
    Actionjackson, Jun 6, 2017
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  9. Jun 6, 2017 at 7:53 AM
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    SwampYota

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    Cracked, falling off within 3 months of getting the truck. It's now sitting in my garage and there is no cover trim on my drivers lower seat.

    Have you found a solution or crafted a functional replacement trim piece?

    :fingerscrossed:
     
    SwampYota, Jun 6, 2017
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  10. Jun 6, 2017 at 9:10 AM
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    In progress now.
     
    mechanicjon, Jun 6, 2017
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  11. Jun 6, 2017 at 10:43 AM
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    no because i took mine off and put it up in the garage. Was tired of my butt hanging up on it.
     
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  12. Jun 6, 2017 at 12:11 PM
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    BartMaster1234

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    Both of mine are FUBAR, can't believe how easily they break. I bought a replacement one for the driver's side but I never ended up putting it on. Guess it won't matter once I put in the Lexus seats, lol.
     
    BartMaster1234, Jun 6, 2017
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  13. Jun 6, 2017 at 12:33 PM
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  14. Jun 6, 2017 at 12:34 PM
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    put it back on, the metal bits under the plastic will start fraying your seatbelt. Ask me how I know.
     
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  15. Jun 6, 2017 at 9:39 PM
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  16. Jun 6, 2017 at 9:41 PM
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    I still have the ones from my stock 60/40 seats if anyone needs them in Tan/Oak
     
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  17. Jun 15, 2017 at 8:43 PM
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    There's gotta be more then that with a seat side cover that's screwed up.
     
    mechanicjon, Jun 15, 2017
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  18. Jun 15, 2017 at 8:53 PM
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    toyrunner

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    Mine is toast, ripped in half.
     
    toyrunner, Jun 15, 2017
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  19. Jun 15, 2017 at 9:00 PM
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    mechanicjon

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    mechanicjon [OP] They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    I'm developing a permanent fix for it.
     
    mechanicjon, Jun 15, 2017
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  20. Jun 15, 2017 at 9:04 PM
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    I'm in for the fix! Mine needs more than a fix. Half of it is missing :eek:
     
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