wayland1985

It seems like lots of the big jeep builders are using Leather in their rigs...


I always thought leather was the last thing you'd want in a jeep... What happens if it gets wet??? Doesn't the sun break down the leather???


I have pleather (Iggee) covers in mine now, and Love them... but real hide sounds nice too....

defkon

I think it depends on the quality of the leather. If it is good it will last forever, if not it will crack. And leather can be treated to be water proof. I think the only down side is that it gets hot in the sun.

I plan on getting leather shortly once my wallet allows it. I hate the "yes" stuff.

whatroads

I had leather in my old 02 Grand Cherokee LTD. Hated it. Hot and slimy in the summer. The only thing that made it bareable in the winter was the heated seats. I'll take cloth seats anytime

Gravel Gertie

In our store we sell very high end western cowboy boots. Years ago my DH also had a boot/saddle repair. Leather will not last forever, it dries up and cracks, but the effects of aging can be slowed way down by using leather conditioners. In our Caddy I didn't like the initial "shock" of sitting on a cold leather seat in the winter but in moments it takes on body temperature and is very comfortable. The same is true if the hot sun heats it, it is extremly hot when you first sit on it but again it adjusts to body temperature very fast.

As for comfort, it can't be beat, that is why it is so popular. A good high quality cowboy boot made of leather molds around your foot for a "custom" feel and feels wonderful once "broken in". A boot made of synthetic components won't change shape so your foot has to conform to the the boot. Thus less comfort. Leather stains from spilled drinks, dirty dog feet, kids shoes, spilled french fries, muddy water, etc. Leather can be made water "resistant" but not water "proof". If you wear leather boots constantly in water they will leak unless you use heavy grease or have leather that is factory impregnated with silicone. Just look at a good pair of leather dress shoes after a few years of walking in rain, etc. Leather is leather wether it is gloves, coats, or shoes. What hurts these items will also hurt leather seats.

My opinion is leather is best in sedans. If your Jeep will carry dogs, play in the mud, and have the top off, leather is not for you. It will age, crack, and wear out. It is expensive and unless you have deep pockets and give it constant care, I wouldn't recomend it.

SUBIGON

Well my pockets aren't very deep, but the leather interoir of our 2008 Four door Wrangler, do get constant care with Simonize Leather conditioner. The same that was used on the leather in our 1998 - 5.9 Grand Cherokee ; that was sold last year, with leather that was soft and looked like new (no cracks).
Leather is an option that is expensive, but I wouldn't expect anything less in a quality built Jeep like our Sahara.

x No Compromise Offroad x

Vinyl...all the way!

BlackNorthernJK

I really love the look of leather, always like leather
I think you can find pros and cons with just about any material, I say use what suits you