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2001 Ram 1500 Seat Cover Replacement #2902345
03/24/21 12:18 PM
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As is typical, my driver's side seat foam has broken down, and the cover needs to be replaced. I've found replacement foam, but am having a difficult time finding vinyl OEM replacement seat bottoms. I prefer both left and right (to keep them looking the same. My truck has work truck interior, very basic, manual windows, rubber floor mats, and so the seat covers are slightly different than those with SLT trim. If I have to use SLT bottoms, I will as long as they're the same charcoal grey. Anyone have a good source???

Re: 2001 Ram 1500 Seat Cover Replacement [Re: Fat_Mike] #2902444
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Try ebay.

Re: 2001 Ram 1500 Seat Cover Replacement [Re: Fat_Mike] #2902784
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Re: 2001 Ram 1500 Seat Cover Replacement [Re: Fat_Mike] #2902797
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Originally Posted by Fat_Mike
As is typical, my driver's side seat foam has broken down, and the cover needs to be replaced. I've found replacement foam, but am having a difficult time finding vinyl OEM replacement seat bottoms. I prefer both left and right (to keep them looking the same. My truck has work truck interior, very basic, manual windows, rubber floor mats, and so the seat covers are slightly different than those with SLT trim. If I have to use SLT bottoms, I will as long as they're the same charcoal grey. Anyone have a good source???


I have cloth in color agate removed in 2001 and stored since. I have fronts and I think back seat.


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Re: 2001 Ram 1500 Seat Cover Replacement [Re: 3hundred] #2902977
03/26/21 11:44 AM
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I looked at Geno's, but all he has is fabric. I was also told by a member that I could swap the seat covers, but my driver's cover is FUBAR, and I don't want to put that on the passenger side. I highly considered going to the local junk yards to find a passenger cover (they're usually in pretty decent shape) to use on the driver's side, but in the end decided on the ebay route. I couldn't find the pattern that's on my truck, but did find vinyl covers of the same color as well as "upgraded" foam for the driver's side. It's all on the way. Thanks for all of the help and suggestions!

EDIT: So next is to do the work. Are most hog ring pliers created equal, or should I spend a few extra bucks on a good pair? This job will likely be the only time I'll use them. And then there's the rings: Any suggestions on them, or will whatever I find be good enough?

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Disregard on the hog ring/pliers question. I should have watched a video before I made that ASSumption. realcrazy

Re: 2001 Ram 1500 Seat Cover Replacement [Re: Fat_Mike] #2905764
04/03/21 12:28 PM
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Finished product. Even though I couldn't find my exact patter, color or material, it's probably the best $250 (both seat covers and driver's side foam) I've spent on my truck.


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Re: 2001 Ram 1500 Seat Cover Replacement [Re: Fat_Mike] #2905907
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Looks pretty comfy. up

Re: 2001 Ram 1500 Seat Cover Replacement [Re: Fat_Mike] #2905948
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Looks good to Me. up


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Re: 2001 Ram 1500 Seat Cover Replacement [Re: stumpy] #2905973
04/03/21 11:14 PM
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Thanks. I'm hoping the wrinkles go away when it warms up around here, but if they don't, I'm OK. All in all, still better than what I had. Easy job. Wish I'd have done it years ago.







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