Swapping out std. seats for leather seats

[Stephen Antonucci]

Hello,



I have a 2001 Sport Trac and I'd like to install factory leather seats to replace the

cloth ones I have. Here are some questions I hope others can answer:



1) Will newer model year ST leather seats bolt in without modifications?

2) My drivers seat is power actuated, the passenger seat is not. I believe the leather seats

are both power actuated, though I'm not sure. How can I power the passenger seat?

Can I just splice into the drivers seat circuit?

3) Are the front leather seats heated? If so, how can I hook them up? Or, should I just

forget about that feature.



Hope one or more members have gone through this before. I hate blazing the trail.....



Steve

 

[Travis Munday]

1) They should bolt up no problems, the floor pan hasn't been changed.



2) All you really need is a +12V, switched preferably, and a ground. The power seats are 'self-contained' outside of just needing a +12V. You could use the drivers circuit, but something like the accessory power outlet has what you need, and is closer.



3) For years 2003-05, the leather seats are heated, '01 and '02 are not.

 

[D J]

Steve, where are you going to get the seats from. I've been wanting to do that to my trac for quite some time now???

 

[Blake Clark]

Just get some replacements from katzkin (sp?) they will be much higher quality and you can get them in many custom configurations.

 

[Bruce Richardson 2]

FYI

My 2001 Job 2 has leather seats and only the driver side is powered.

 

[Deleted deleted]

Don't waste the time and effort to install factory leather seats. Had them in my '01 Trac, and they were the hardest, crappiest leather I've ever seen! I think vinyl would have been better. They cracked and looked like ***t inless than 18 months.

 

[Robert Barker]

I cant complain about my leather and how well it has held up. I even think these seats are the MOST comfortable ones I have even had in a vehicle and I have had several.



Trac N On!

 

[scott farmer]

I was watching a set on e bay 2 tone 04's I think, they went for some big bucks

 

[Ben Poche]

try this

 

[JK II]

I was going to suggest Katzkin. I ordered from them and they should be here this week I hope. I paid about $1000 for it all. That includes all the seats (front and rear) peforated leather inserts with contrast stitching and a custom logo embroided in the headrests. From what I hear its the best aftermarket leather available so I think it was worth the money.

 

[tony brizag]

try this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-2002-Ford-Explorer-Sport-Trac-Leather-Seat-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33702QQitemZ7991682569QQrdZ1QQsspagename



man thats a deal, but no pics on the auction, i wonder what u can get??

 

[Travis Munday]

John-

What logo did you get? The faerie with the pink wings like you wanted?

 

[JK II]

Its a secret Travis... I will tell you that its not a Ford logo cause they dont have the permission to use them.

 

[Travis Munday]

I bet it's a faerie, you just don't wanna say.

 

[JK II]

Yup thats it.. LOL.. I'll show you a pic of them when they come in.

 

[Raul Avila]

Steve, what color are your factory seats? I may be intrested in them.

 

[Stephen Antonucci]

Sorry it took me so darn long to get back to this thread. I've been away on a business

trip from Hell. To answer one question, my seats are the 2001 grey cloth.



To answer another one, I think I was the one involved in the "high priced" ebay front seats.

I was in for $800.00+ and got outbid. I did however, win the rear seats though. All I

need are the fronts and I'm good-to-go, as they say.







Steve

 

[Tim Turner]

You might want to check with CoastieJoe. He has access to many junkyards and may be able to look for the front seats in leather for you at a reasonable price.

 

[Stephen Antonucci]

Thanks!



How might I get in contact with CoastieJoe ?



Steve

 

[Tim Turner]

Here's a link to his member profile where you can shoot him an email.