Proper carpet for replacement?

[custom10nut]

Which carpet is the proper pile for a replacement carpet? Is it 80% rayon/20% nylon?
Does anyone have a particular favorite?
How well do the dyed replacements hold up? Mine will be dark olive
Lastly, how difficult is a new carpet to put in?

[FirstOwner69]

80/20 loop is correct if you want original. I bought ACC carpet through Rock Auto (best price). For a decent price and a broader choice of colors (including color samples upon request), go to www.stockinteriors.com. I elected to get the "mass backing" for better sound and heat damping. It also comes with jute padding and is available in an extended version for trucks with the gas tank removed. I am very satisfied with my selection.

It's fairly easy to install. It helps to lay it out for a while to allow the folds to relax, preferably in a warm environment and sun if possible. Biggest challenge is probably locating where the holes go and then "creating" them.

Jim

[custom10nut]

Thanks. I thought I had read that before.
Does the heel pad come in the right color to match the carpet or is it just black?

[randy.powell]

What the hell is that all about?!

[custom10nut]

Um, I don't know.

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by custom10nut

Thanks. I thought I had read that before.
Does the heel pad come in the right color to match the carpet or is it just black?

I can't say for sure since I have black carpet with a black heel pad. However, the ACC website shows color matched heel pads. The website also has installation videos. Be careful when ordering to be sure you get the right carpet to fit your center hump. If I recall correctly, at least one of the sites assumes all trucks with TH400s were high hump, but I'm far from 100% on this.
https://www.accmats.com/

[tommys72]

I bought a blue carpet a few years ago from lmc or brothers ( pretty sure lmc). Anyway, the heel pad is blue also