Armrests reversible?
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Armrests reversible?
Like many others, the leather on the driver-side armrest on my '03 RX is showing its age.
Has anyone ever tried switching the driver-side armrest with the passenger-side armrest? They look the same and if we could flip them over, the cracked and worn side would be on the bottom. If this is possible, would the armrests go up or down?
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Has anyone ever tried switching the driver-side armrest with the passenger-side armrest? They look the same and if we could flip them over, the cracked and worn side would be on the bottom. If this is possible, would the armrests go up or down?
Thanks
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The covers are a slightly asymmetrical mirror image of each other and that will translate into a different shape when you switch them over. However, they may be close enough to stretch/shrink fit adequately.
Good idea - I may try it on mine - the tops are worn but not the bottoms.
Good idea - I may try it on mine - the tops are worn but not the bottoms.
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I was wondering this myself, but I assume the armrest, once switched, would rotate down, instead of up. Also, there's a slight curve on the lower side of the armrest, so it may not feel very comfortable to lean on...
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I'm willing to try, but it's actually my son's car and I'm not sure he's willing to let me try. That's why I'm trying to get extra information.
I thought about the rotation, up and down, and wondered where the cog/stop was located on the armrest or part of the seat back.
I thought about the rotation, up and down, and wondered where the cog/stop was located on the armrest or part of the seat back.
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The stop is on the seat.
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I've seriously considered doing just this, however....
A couple of weeks ago, I bought a set of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181204165359...84.m1439.l2649
Worth. Every. Cent.
No, they don't cover 100%, but I don't notice where they don't.
Also, the armrests are, I believe, vinyl.
The worst part is the grain doesn't match perfectly. Then again, our RX is now 12 years old...so it's not like anyone would care.
A couple of weeks ago, I bought a set of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181204165359...84.m1439.l2649
Worth. Every. Cent.
No, they don't cover 100%, but I don't notice where they don't.
Also, the armrests are, I believe, vinyl.
The worst part is the grain doesn't match perfectly. Then again, our RX is now 12 years old...so it's not like anyone would care.
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I've seriously considered doing just this, however....
A couple of weeks ago, I bought a set of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181204165359...84.m1439.l2649
Worth. Every. Cent.
No, they don't cover 100%, but I don't notice where they don't.
Also, the armrests are, I believe, vinyl.
The worst part is the grain doesn't match perfectly. Then again, our RX is now 12 years old...so it's not like anyone would care.
A couple of weeks ago, I bought a set of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181204165359...84.m1439.l2649
Worth. Every. Cent.
No, they don't cover 100%, but I don't notice where they don't.
Also, the armrests are, I believe, vinyl.
The worst part is the grain doesn't match perfectly. Then again, our RX is now 12 years old...so it's not like anyone would care.
AND! I only paid $23.50!!!!
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Hey guys! I'm willing to try in my car!!! Can someone just reply with a DIY, or explain to me exactly how hard to rip them off. If it's not simple, count me out, but I did just clean my TB and IACV last week, so I know I'm good for simplicity!
*EDIT--awkward. Hypervish, I did read your post above, but I didn't click into the thread. Now I did. There's the simplicity.
Will try and be right back guys!
*EDIT--awkward. Hypervish, I did read your post above, but I didn't click into the thread. Now I did. There's the simplicity.
Will try and be right back guys!
Last edited by DeadRX; 07-14-14 at 12:21 PM. Reason: Oblivion.
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Update:
I had an errand to run, so I figured I would try to swap the armrests.
I followed the DIY to put a cover on the armrests, referencing removal of the armrests. See here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ation-diy.html
Then...I swapped them and reattached them.
They're slightly angled in, but I do find my elbow enjoys the leather more..
See pictures. I will get a pic from the side, to show the slight downward angle.
Not sure what happened to driver side cap, but I'll take another whack later.
(nevermind the foam between myself and the seat.)
They appear more angled in than they really are.
Let me know what YOU think.
I had an errand to run, so I figured I would try to swap the armrests.
I followed the DIY to put a cover on the armrests, referencing removal of the armrests. See here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ation-diy.html
Then...I swapped them and reattached them.
They're slightly angled in, but I do find my elbow enjoys the leather more..
See pictures. I will get a pic from the side, to show the slight downward angle.
Not sure what happened to driver side cap, but I'll take another whack later.
(nevermind the foam between myself and the seat.)
They appear more angled in than they really are.
Let me know what YOU think.
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IMO that looks very weird (maybe because I'm used to it looking otherwise), I rather have cracked leather than have it look like that.
Best option would be to just buy a vinyl cover.
Best option would be to just buy a vinyl cover.