2nd Gen, 4 Door, 4x4, XLT Replacement Carpet Install

[XLTmodifire]

I am wondering if people who have replaced their cargo area with replacement (non OEM) carpet could chime in and tell me how they went about with the area behind the seats?

The section I am referring to is not the seats themselves, however the area that resides just behind them, that flip up when the seats are in the upright position.

In the photos, you will see that there is a plastic strip sewn into the carpet that "snaps" onto these "lids". I had ordered my replacement carpet from StockInteriors.com (http://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoCarpet.asp?Itemid=2595&MakeId=34&ModelId=225), and pulled out my carpet the next day to get a good head start.

After finding this, I had contacted them regarding it, and they say that the replacement carpet will NOT consist of these plastic strips. So my options are....

- Keep order placed, and find someone to sew them into the replacement
- Cancel order and find another site to purchase from
- Perhaps a suggestion from here will help me out with what they had done themselves

Thank you very much for your input.

 

[XLTmodifire]

I'd hate to bump my own thread, however I need to know soon so I may either continue with my order, or have it canceled.

Please if someone reply with suggestions, or opinions. Thank you.

 

[EMT-X]

I'm replacing mine as well. I havn't done it yet, but will take a look tomorrow at what options we could do.

 

[XLTmodifire]

Thanks for the reply EMT.

I have decided to go on with my order. I called a local auto upholstery shop and made an appointment tomorrow for them to take a look at the OEM cargo carpet and see if they are capable of doing such a task. I'll let you know what they say afterwards.

I had assumed more people would have had their carpets replaced on here, and could have given some helpful information. I suppose next time I am in a bind, I will sign up, and ask on as many ford explorer forums as I can find in order to receive a more prompt response.

Thanks again EMT.