New carpet

I know, I don't see the point in it either; that is, posting this thread when I don't even have any pictures of it. But what the hey, its been a BIG accomplishment to get that freakin carpet in, and I'm proud of myself to say the least...

If your a professional upholsterer, then you know what a first timer had to go through to get the job done! When I installed it, today, it took me 5 hours after I got off work yesterday to dismantle the interior panels, kickers, seats, pull the carpet, and some little misc. stuff.

Today, it took me another good 5 hours, to install the carpet! I cannot believe how much pain it was! It may not have been as demanding as rebuilding my engine, but I would say its up there on the list of: bullshit!

I had problems since I bought the replacement carpet from 1aAuto. It may have been pressed in another floor, but it sure as hell still did not fit right. I managed to get in some of the OEM characteristics. It sits good now, and will not go anywhere. I denifitely 'am glad its over though!

Put the new carpet in after pulling out the old. Try and match it up as best as possible, and simply save your stock carpet. Put it ontop of the new one. Try and match up the contours as best as possible. Then, install the old one on top to match the new carpet. Take a second and list and lower the carpet up to see if the old carpet is pretty close to alignment on the trucks bolt holes and snaps, etc.

Once you have a good placement of the holes vs. the old carpets holes. Take a marker, preferrably a silver or white paint pen, etc. Something that you can see on the new carpet. After you have marked all the snap holes and bolt holes, etc., remove both carpets. I have just learned by experience that if you trace the holes exceptionally well, do not be afraid to cut out the highlighted areas completely. A rule of thumb is to leave excess just in case. Well in this case, do not. It proved to be quit a hassle to remove little pieces of the carpet so things will mount.

After the holes are cut, install the new carpet back in, and well, reinstalling the snaps and bolts, etc. will accomplish your goal of have new carpet that fits properly! There is other misc, things such as velcro and (I dunno what the technical name is for it) white plastic pieces where the scratch plates are at need to be removed and restapled to the carpet. Make sure to restaple them when the carpet is out of the truck. So the staple will travel through the carpet and plastic then get pounded flat by something like a hammer.


I just typed that up to merely help anyone who may not know a thing about doing this oddjob. Hopefully it will atleast help someone else gain knowledge about it. I have never recieved technical help on this kind of issue. And nobody else knows. Installing your own carpet will save you $$$! And you learn something about your truck!

BTW, if you end up woth a stiff carpet that has no "give", try using a steamer, for clothes, or carpet, to heat it up and make it more flexible. I did'nt use one, but it would have helped alot! My carpet is in, and looks good, but to only my knowledge will I know that the carpet is not centered!

So, has anyone else ever done this little aesthetic upgrade? How did you go about doing it? I will post up pictures of my carpet tomorrow, it was dark out when I finished!

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jk. no i think id rather rhino line haha -bf

I feel your pain. I too replaced my carpet from one from Auto Custom Carpets.What a fuckin bitch. And they said it was pre-formed to perfectly fit. My ass.I got so frustrated I cut it down the middle, No biggie cause I was planning on doin a center console anyway. I turned out to be a really good idea cuase then I folded the carpet over the step-up for the bodydrop in the door opening and held the carpet down with the door sills.

where did you get the carpet from?

Maztang...

oh, didn't see that. thanks man.

That is'nt a surprise you would say rhino line it! I have actually seen a dodge 3/4 ton truck rhino lined on the outside body! Basically a "paint job". It was ridiculous. But smart in a way... haha. I'm gonna try and rhino line my undercarriage and bed!

Tonight, I WILL have pics! And maybe including a bench seat that I'm hoping to trade for my buckets a 1/2 block from my house!

The carpet is steam pressed in the floorpan of another truck. I dunno why, but I think it was because they folded it to make it fit in a box 8"x8"x8'! I also noted not to make ANY precuts on the carpet. And what the busniess does is, they give a carpet larger overall so you have extra; Shape is the same.

If I don't get the bench, I'll be fabbing up my center console, and try and get my sub box in and wired up. But first, I have to reassemble the interior today and do some tuning to my alarm!

If I were you, go to your local upholsterer shop and buy one from them. Let them know you want it where you can just drop in the carpet and start bolting up!

np bro

Wow,definetly sounds like a pain in the ass. I have to get a new carpet for my truck,and as much as I'd like to find a decent clean used one,I don't think the odds of that happening are very high,so I will probably have to buy a brand new one.

Hell,rhino liner and floor mats always works eh? lol

A good place for you guys in the US is . I've used both of their carpets a few times and they are pretty much an exact fit.

The exrta carpet (around the edges) is sweet if you have a BD. Gives you enough to fold over the edges.

When you take the carpet out of the box you should let it sit unfolded for 24 hours. Once you have your old carpet out you lay it ove the new carpet and mark a line around the old carpet on the new one 1" bigger. Cut off the excess. Then put it in your truck, fit it and trim if needed. Be carfeul not to run the carpet backing on paint or any other scratchable surface (its like sandpaper). Once fitted and your happy I would use a spray glue to secure it in place.