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Smittybuilt G.E.A.R. Seat Covers!! Horrible

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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 06:32 AM
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Well I have meant to write something on these covers since the install a few months back. Here is my opinion and why I took one for the team on these. I loved the digital camo look kind of fit my theme and the molle system. The craftsmanship is the worst I have ever seen

1.) I started to install the seats and both seats the hooks that go under broke and I was forced to modify.

2.) I was upset to see the corners on the "bottom section are exposed. This means any stains or fading would be obvious if the covers were removed.

3.) Then the molle system, seems like it should be cut and dry no issues here? Except two of the compartments had the snaps backwards so they sit crooked.
Also if you have these mounted on the back of the seat laying down the rear seats in the unlimited a bear and they have to be removed to get them all the way down.

4.) Now the big problem, I now have a 8in seam rip right in the bottom of the seat.

I'll post a few pics when I get a moment just figured I'd maybe save a jeep brother some money and heartache.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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I have had em for about eight months. None of the issues you describe. Return em.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 07:30 AM
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Mine ripped out at the seams ... they are gone!
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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I have had mine on (just the drivers seat) for about a month with no issuse. It was my understanding when I purchased these that the fit would not be perfect as they were made for the TJ seat orriginally. They do not fit perfect or cover the seat completley, but I bought them more for the storage anyway and have had no issues as of yet.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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Can anyone post pics of any problems with these? I seriously considering either these or the Marathon covers in digital ACU.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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Mine have been returned. I wasn't happy with the fit on my 09. I knew going in that it's a universal fit but just too "universal" for me.

Because of my lift and my refusal to put any type of step vs. my rock rails my big arse drags along the seat bottom to get in so the poor fit and poor anchor points just didn't work for me.

They are a nice idea for extra storage but you also loose legroom in the rear seat as a result....not that I care about my rear passengers but just something I didn't consider until after purchase.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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I'm beyond the return period I'm sure, because I'm lazy and the hassle of dealing with some company customer service is a joke 99% of the time. I'm thinking of tearing them apart and keeping the backs then mounting them as a tailgate molle storage unit. Just wanted to throw out some info.

Why would color effect how you sew a seat? It's a machine the thread is the same as the others i'm sure.



Notice the dirt on the corners, not really a cover in my opinion.

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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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those don't look that great
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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WOW. Save me some money. Thanks for the reviews!
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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What about the Smittybuilt G.E.A.R. molle system for the tail gate for a JK?
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