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hondarider94

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Penguin VII

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I have the Coverking Ballistic seat covers. (link) So far they have been very durable and pretty water resistant. That said, the quality does not justify the price. None of the seats are what I would call a tight fit, the center armrest cover comes off sometimes if I'm not careful with it and when you flip the back seats up there is no cover on the bottom, just hooks and snaps. It creates a problem when you pull a seat up then put it down as the flap of fabric between the seats often gets stuck from the friction if you're not holding it down.

I wanted the Ballistic covers because they are made of heavy duty codura and have a water resistant lining. They are somewhat flame resistant being codura so if you smoke anything and get a ember on the seat its not going to put a hole in it like neoprene would.

If I was going to do it over again I'd probably go with Wet Okole neoprene covers as from what I've seen they look like they fit the best (probably because the material stretches so they can get a better fit).

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I had Wet Okole in my Jeep, admittedly top off/spring-summer-fall where I live is warm, but those covers made me sweat. What did I read, "swamp a$$?" Something like that. NH may not be bad. They did fit well.

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Marathon. A little pricey, but fit like a glove and will last as long as you have your truck. No regrets.

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I have Wet Okole, here's an install and review of them.

 

 

 

 

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Nice video man. Out of curiosity, any idea how flame retardant they are? I'm curious if you dropped a lit cig/cigar on one if it would immediately put a hole.

 

Also, a Ford shirt while putting up videos on a GMC? Come on dude you know better than that ;)

Waterfowler41 Senior Enthusiast

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Nice video man. Out of curiosity, any idea how flame retardant they are? I'm curious if you dropped a lit cig/cigar on one if it would immediately put a hole.

 

Also, a Ford shirt while putting up videos on a GMC? Come on dude you know better than that ;)

No idea on the flame properties of neoprene, sorry.

 

And regarding the shirt, I'll wear my Chicago Blackhawks jersey in the next video!

 

 

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No idea on the flame properties of neoprene, sorry.

 

And regarding the shirt, I'll wear my Chicago Blackhawks jersey in the next video!

 

 

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Thats cold bro.

bluox4 Enthusiast

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I've been super happy with my Headwaters covers. Top quality and perfect fit. Just took them off my 2014 and put them on my 2017.

hondarider94 Enthusiast

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Marathon. A little pricey, but fit like a glove and will last as long as you have your truck. No regrets.

Are they tight? I don't want loose covers

I've been super happy with my Headwaters covers. Top quality and perfect fit. Just took them off my 2014 and put them on my 2017.

Do they fit tight?

bluox4 Enthusiast

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I'll post a pic later but they fit perfect. I have the black canvas and the ability to take them from my '14 to the new truck was a huge bonus. My tonneau cover also. Not having to pony up for those again on the new truck was huge for me. I washed them once and installed them on the new truck and sprayed them with fabric guard. Looks brand new. Can't say enough good about them. Perfect fit.

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Are they tight? I don't want loose covers

 

You won't find a better fit than Marathon. And durable...mine are 3 years old and show zero sign of wear. My neighbor was so impressed he got a set for his Tacoma. I love that when I sell this truck in 7 years that the seats will be new underneath....that's a big resale point.

 

A coworker of mine did the Katskinz leather swap of his OEM. Looks good, but he said it was a bitch to put on. Had to take off the OEM skins to put them on. Nobody got time for that.

Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

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I had wet okale covers in my 08. They were not neoprene. They were simple thin poly foam made to emulate neoprene. Real neoprene can be had from other makers.

 

Also, dog hair imbedded something terrible into them.

 

Looks like wet okale changed. Their covers are now stated as neoprene with material on both sides. My covers only had material on one side and they were 1/4" yellow foam.

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