Question about Katzkin leather seats covers?

[d2076]

I have a 21 Ram Bighorn; the only thing I would change is replacing the cloth seats with leather. I have an offer on the table that includes an upholsterer buying the Katzskin covers of my choice and installing them for $1800 in trade for firearms and ammo.

Have any of you used Katzskin covers and do you like them?

Is $1800 in trade a good deal?


Thanks for any advice or wisdom.

 

[spistols]

In for info...

 

[shootsacanon]

Dealership replaced our cloth with Katskin leather on our 2019 Sienna before delivery (4 captains chairs & a rear bench) for about the same price. Maybe 1500. But that was in 2019.

Definitely an upgrade from the cloth. I can’t compare it to factory leather.

Eta - actually I can compare it to factory leather I had in a 90s Dodge. I like the Katzskin better.

 

[shootsacanon]

Just remembered that I had leather in a 2001 mustang as well. I guess the thing about Katzskin (or at least the stuff we have) is that it’s more textured than the factory leather. Feels a little stiffer maybe. But still a big upgrade over the fabric.

 

[Uncle Grinch]

LTE

 

[fast306stang]

Had it in my 2018 Mustang, no issues, I think the dealer charged me $1200 at the time.

On the Mustang forums, most people are of the opinion it's better than factory leather. Plus you can customize it however you like, 2 tone, etc...

My only complaint is the white Katskinz tag on the side of the seat. Wish it was more subdued, it didn't take to black sharpie very well.

 

[Chainshaw]

Call Crush Customs in Marietta. I doubt you will pay $1800 there. I have used Katzkin for 20 years. Almost always nicer than factory leather

 

[sandste1]

I had Katzkin installed in a Dodge Rumblebee. I was very happy with the quality of the product! I would do it again.

 

[LTE]

I have Katzkin in my F150, it's extremely nice. I had the upgrade of heated and air conditioned seats and it's so worth it. Very high quality leather. When I worked at the dealership, we had to put leather in a few to sell the car and the Katzkin is miles above the OEM leather.

As for price, I think $1200-$1800 is par for the course, just depends on the size of the car and options.

 

[the_great_white]

Of that $1,800, how much of that is for the Katzkins and how much for the install? That's where you'll know if it's a good deal or not. They're good product, can't say I've ever heard a negative first hand other than fast306stang complaining about the tag...