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

[TLC]

I'm wondering if anyone has tried to modify a 1958 by removing the "8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen" and replacing it with a "12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen"?

Theoretically, it's the same dashboard and the same CAN bus, so I wonder how feasible a swap would be?

 

[Yousef]

Not sure if they'd fit since the higher trims also have other features like off road cameras linked to the larger screen.

I've installed 12.3 Chinese Android based head unit from Aliexpress on mine (base trim GCC spec 2.8 diesel) and I like so far.

 

[TLC]

Not sure if they'd fit since the higher trims also have other features like off road cameras linked to the larger screen.

I've installed 12.3 Chinese Android based head unit from Aliexpress on mine (base trim GCC spec 2.8 diesel) and I like so far.

I’d love to see pictures of that. Do you loose any of the native functionality?

 

[Spins]

Not sure if they'd fit since the higher trims also have other features like off road cameras linked to the larger screen.

I've installed 12.3 Chinese Android based head unit from Aliexpress on mine (base trim GCC spec 2.8 diesel) and I like so far.

I wanna see this! The stock 8” is a shame. Toyota should’ve left the 12” all around. The cluster could’ve stayed on the smaller scale but the infortainment system deserved better

 

[TLC]

I wanna see this! The stock 8” is a shame. Toyota should’ve left the 12” all around. The cluster could’ve stayed on the smaller scale but the infortainment system deserved better

Agreed. This isn’t a $30k RAV4, it’s a 57k Land Rover. This is one area where Toyota should be ashamed. How much do you think the parts cost is for a 12” touchscreen in Japan? $25?

 

[rdjvelasquez]

These guys did it overseas. The video is in Spanish, but you can see they had a base model (TX) Prado, and upgraded the interior, which includes the infotainment. So, I really hope someone can try to do the same here in the US.

 

[Yousef]

I’d love to see pictures of that. Do you loose any of the native functionality?

It's an android 14 based unit and it's highly configurable. AC controls are displayed as well as parking sensors when in reverse and steering wheel buttons work. Not sure if it's linked to the car's native mic or if it's relaying on the mic built-in .

 

[Spins]

It's an android 14 based unit and it's highly configurable. AC controls are displayed as well as parking sensors when in reverse and steering wheel buttons work. Not sure if it's linked to the car's native mic or if it's relaying on the mic built-in . View attachment 15350View attachment 15351View attachment 15352View attachment 15353View attachment 15354

Nice man, did you have it done by an audio shop or did you install this yourself? Does this have a volume knob?

 

[Yousef]

Nice man, did you have it done by an audio shop or did you install this yourself? Does this have a volume knob?

I've installed it myself and there's no volume knob.

 

[rdjvelasquez]

I've installed it myself and there's no volume knob.

When you get some time, can you post a link to the product?

Thanks

 

[ryanjl]

These guys did it overseas. The video is in Spanish, but you can see they had a base model (TX) Prado, and upgraded the interior, which includes the infotainment. So, I really hope someone can try to do the same here in the US.

Damn. I thought they were going to back over that dude!

 

[Yousef]

When you get some time, can you post a link to the product?

Thanks

Below is the link to the one I got and there seems to multiple sellers offering the same product.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_olUMee1

 

[Tripod1404]

Agreed. This isn’t a $30k RAV4, it’s a 57k Land Rover. This is one area where Toyota should be ashamed. How much do you think the parts cost is for a 12” touchscreen in Japan? $25?

Land Rover?

 

[Spins]

I've installed it myself and there's no volume knob.

Awesome man, how did you go about the wiring? Is it as basic as the older model vehicles or is it new & fancy? Did you have to use one of the Maestro link kits to retain your steer wheel controls functional? Or was it plug n play? Also, is it a button on the screen or the side of the screen for the volume knob? Is it possible to get a video on it? Very interested but I’m not sure on dropping 800 on the head unit alone

 

[rdjvelasquez]

Are there any guides as to how to remove the current setup, and install this one? How hard was it to remove?

 

[rdjvelasquez]

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

 

[EOD Guy]

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

Anything can be done...... it's a matter of how much you want to spend. Unless you can get your hands on a salvage vehicle, I think it would be cost prohibitive for OEM parts.

 

[Yousef]

Awesome man, how did you go about the wiring? Is it as basic as the older model vehicles or is it new & fancy? Did you have to use one of the Maestro link kits to retain your steer wheel controls functional? Or was it plug n play? Also, is it a button on the screen or the side of the screen for the volume knob? Is it possible to get a video on it? Very interested but I’m not sure on dropping 800 on the head unit alone

It's mostly plug n play and the interior isn't hard to dismantle as it's mostly held by clips.
They have two versions I believe, one with the side screen buttons and one without, the one I got is without the screen buttons. For volume control I just use the steering wheel controls .

 

[Spins]

It's mostly plug n play and the interior isn't hard to dismantle as it's mostly held by clips.
They have two versions I believe, one with the side screen buttons and one without, the one I got is without the screen buttons. For volume control I just use the steering wheel controls .

Awesome man, thanks for sharing. Nice finish on that cruiser

 

[NoMe cruiser]

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?