Has anyone put the 12.3" Land Cruiser touchscreen head unit into a 1958?

[rdjvelasquez]

Yes, I knew the 1958 had an 8" screen, and it is one of the first things I wanted to change. I am glad it is possible, and will be doing it soon. I did not care too much about what the other trims offered, so decided to go with the 1958, but the screen was a big issue for me.

 

[perez20]

Wow. Looks great, display resolution looks good.

Does it run smoothly? How about sound quality in music and calls?

I wish I could replace for the original Toyota 12.3, but seems unlikely in the near term given how hard it is to find parts for LC250 and that this would require dealer unlock.

I purchased aftermarket wireless charging that I copied from another post, looks pretty decent but does require some diy and adjustments, will send pictures in a minute.

 

[D-mac]

Just did a search, and it seems that this is what needs to be done to install it.



Does not look difficult at all. I might pull the plug on this one. I hate the small screen, I wish I could do the cluster as well. LOL

The installer in the video does not install a brand new 12.3" Toyota screen, they reuse the stock 1958 8" screen after installing an amplifier behind the head unit. You can tell by the big side pieces and volume knob.

 

[rdjvelasquez]

The installer in the video does not install a brand new 12.3" Toyota screen, they reuse the stock 1958 8" screen after installing an amplifier behind the head unit. You can tell by the big side pieces and volume knob.

I was just looking for a video that would show how to remove the head unit, and this one popped up, which does what I wanted to learn.

 

[dwb]

Did you guys know the 1958 had an 8” screen or did you purchase site unseen? Do you realize you don’t have MTS or Stabilizer disconnect?

LOL just didn't want to spend 20k extra, for a hole in the roof and 20-inch wheels, plus a load of dealer add-ons. I'm not looking to upgrade the radio yet, but the Toyota software isn't great, and I look forward to getting a vanilla system when there is more info and options available.

 

[bkral]

LOL just didn't want to spend 20k extra, for a hole in the roof and 20-inch wheels, plus a load of dealer add-ons. I'm not looking to upgrade the radio yet, but the Toyota software isn't great, and I look forward to getting a vanilla system when there is more info and options available.

I test drove a premium LC before the ‘58 and the overall feel of the interior is totally different. Everything in the ‘58 is hard plastic. Even the arm rests on the door are just molded plastic.

It was super jarring, seeing a $57,000 vehicle have Geo Metro vibes on the inside.

 

[gregh]

It was super jarring, seeing a $57,000 vehicle have Geo Metro vibes on the inside.

I think it's Toyota saying that their tired of people in the US asking for the LC70 series and pining about how it's not imported here. So they're giving us a taste of what the LC70 is all about in the 1958 version. Me, I like the utilitarian interior. If I want luxury, I'd get a Lexus.

LC70 entry level interior trim is $52,000 USD.

 

[bkral]

I think it's Toyota saying that their tired of people in the US asking for the LC70 series and pining about how it's not imported here. So they're giving us a taste of what the LC70 is all about in the 1958 version. Me, I like the utilitarian interior. If I want luxury, I'd get a Lexus.

LC70 entry level interior trim is $52,000 USD.
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But look how much room is in that photo... the 1958 is the wrong kind of utilitarian in my opinion. If the 1958 was a true work-truck variant closer to that photo, and not some weird in-between with hard plastics everywhere, I'd be onboard. Give me the old physical Toyota climate control sliders and a small double din headunit, not a 8" headunit with 6" of plastic shroud around it.

 

[gregh]

But look how much room is in that photo... the 1958 is the wrong kind of utilitarian in my opinion. If the 1958 was a true work-truck variant closer to that photo, and not some weird in-between with hard plastics everywhere, I'd be onboard. Give me the old physical Toyota climate control sliders and a small double din headunit, not a 8" headunit with 6" of plastic shroud around it.

What version do you own?

(and, like I mentioned, it's a taste. I would say the 1958 is a LC70 cutchery board)

 

[bkral]

What version do you own?

(and, like I mentioned, it's a taste. I would say the 1958 is a LC70 cutchery board)

Not sure how it impacts my opinions, but currently waiting on delivery of an LC250 premium. Coming from a 5th gen 4Runner and a previous 92 Toyota Pickup.

 

[surf fishing offroader]

I think it's Toyota saying that their tired of people in the US asking for the LC70 series and pining about how it's not imported here. So they're giving us a taste of what the LC70 is all about in the 1958 version. Me, I like the utilitarian interior. If I want luxury, I'd get a Lexus.

LC70 entry level interior trim is $52,000 USD.
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Great response & well said

Agreed, if I want to drive around in luxury, we'll take my wife's RX

A couple weekends ago I caught a good sized stingray (bait) and wanted to move spots, but didn't have a cooler large enough so I put it on the floorboard up front

I would still probably do that on the fancier LCLC, but I'd feel bad about it..doesn't bother me at all in the 1958

 

[gregh]

Not sure how it impacts my opinions, but currently waiting on delivery of an LC250 premium. Coming from a 5th gen 4Runner and a previous 92 Toyota Pickup.

It just seemed odd to me that your conclusion was that Toyota should have gone all-in on the LC70 utilitarian look or not at all on the 1958.

Toyota would not create a completely separate dash for the 1958*. So if they did go all-in on the LC70 utilitarian look for the 1958 then the half utilitarian look would have been carried on into the LC250 Premium. That would be even more off-putting

* and a different wiring harness, all the logical changes for different types of controls, etc..

 

[gregh]

Great response & well said

Agreed, if I want to drive around in luxury, we'll take my wife's RX

A couple weekends ago I caught a good sized stingray (bait) and wanted to move spots, but didn't have a cooler large enough so I put it on the floorboard up front

I would still probably do that on the fancier LCLC, but I'd feel bad about it..doesn't bother me at all in the 1958

Yep. If you look really close at my driver's seat, you can see the hint of an oil stain.

 

[Gabel1]

I really have no issues with the base stereo, other than the ugly black plastic "gills" on each side of it. I am pretty satisfied with the sound quality, especially since I installed the Beatsonic amp along with Pioneer 2-ways in each door. That being said, I wouldn't mind an optional larger screen size. Either from Toyota or aftermarket (as long as no vehicle functions are affected).

 

[virginia-john]

I really have no issues with the base stereo, other than the ugly black plastic "gills" on each side of it. I am pretty satisfied with the sound quality, especially since I installed the Beatsonic amp along with Pioneer 2-ways in each door. That being said, I wouldn't mind an optional larger screen size. Either from Toyota or aftermarket (as long as no vehicle functions are affected).

It just seemed odd to me that you conclusion was that Toyota should have gone all-in on the LC70 utilitarian look or not at all on the 1958.

Toyota would not create a completely separate dash for the 1958*. So if they did go all-in on the LC70 utilitarian look for the 1958 then the the half utilitarian look would have carried on into the LC250 Premium. That would be even more off-putting

* and a different wiring harness, all the logical changes for different types of controls, etc..

I don't think the lc70 it would be legal here under the safety standards, there's a reason that all the cars in the US started chunking out in the mid '90s and continue to get bigger and have thicker everything, it's about the crash test standards. That said, I do prefer the look of the LC 70 as well but I have the 1958 and believe me it is a head turner. I'm in a small town and I think I have the only one. After the Toyota stereo software, it's not just bad, it's terrible. You should never have to menu dive to turn down the base on a poorly mastered song. You should not have to menu dive to fully blast the heat. The UI is terrible and not optimized at all for common functions. And if you turn on Amazon music integration it is terrible at identifying song requests.

 

[gregh]

I really have no issues with the base stereo, other than the ugly black plastic "gills" on each side of it. I am pretty satisfied with the sound quality, especially since I installed the Beatsonic amp along with Pioneer 2-ways in each door. That being said, I wouldn't mind an optional larger screen size. Either from Toyota or aftermarket (as long as no vehicle functions are affected).

I don't have a problem with the fake grills next to the head unit in the 1958 as opposed to extending the glass out to the edge so it would look better. The later option would make it feel even cheaper IMO. What looks like a large screen hiding a much smaller one. Instead, aftermarket can fix the fake grills and make them serve a function.

• Accessory switch bank
• Phone or tablet mount. The one on the passenger side might be usable by the passenger or the driver
• HAM or GMRS radio controls.
• etc.

 

[gregh]

I don't think the lc70 it would be legal here under the safety standards

No. It wouldn't meet the safety standards and I don't think Toyota will ever bring it into the US. Just look at complaints about the 4 cylinder replacing the 8 cylinder alone. Imagine the reviews of the 1GD-FTV 2.8L 4 cylinder turbo diesel with 200 hp and 368 lb-ft of torque (in a vehicle that has a GVWR of 7700lbs).

Amazon music integration it is terrible at identifying song requests.

I don't think we can blame Toyota on how Alexa handles requests. Have you seen "2002: A Space Odyssey if Hal was an Alexa"?

 

[qiuzman]

I just bought my wife the 1958. She loved the larger screen in her 21 platinum highlander which cost less than this 1958 Land Cruiser. This is actually the most expensive suv I’ve ever bought and it has the smallest screen so far. I was actually having major buyers remorse when she backed up for the first time at night and the camera was so grainy and low resolution. I know this is going for a retro come back similar to the ford bronco but the standard features at this price point are kind of embarrassing for Toyota. I mean no powered seats and a backup camera worse than my 21 Toyota tundra which has kept the same console since 2016.

I am definitely going to be tracking this thread to see if this screen could be upgraded for 2k or less without losing any standard features (ie, steering controls). I prefer not to go android because you tend to lose some functionality and they never seem to get it just right/oem quality. Though the option listed previously in the thread looks like the perfect fit and may even be manufactured in the same facility as oem.

 

[gregh]

I added an after market touchscreen to my GX470 a few years ago. Here's something you must consider if you plan to keep your LC for a while. The manufacture that made this no longer exists. It runs Android 7 that was released in 2016 and it's last update was in 2018. Most Apps like Google Maps, Amazon Music, OnX Offroad, Backroad Navigator, etc. no longer function or to get them to run is a PITA.

This is it running the Torque OBD2 application. That, calls, and the environment controls is pretty much all it can do now.

 

[RobLS]

Also following this thread. I don’t mind the display in the 1958, but I do like the upgraded display more. I also want to see if I can upgrade the rear camera, a bonus maybe being the two side cameras as well.