Volume knob replacement

[mountaindesert]

On my Taco I did the RAV4 mod, might try it on the FE as well.

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Have you tried the RAV volume knob on your Land Cruiser?

If so, does the interior circle light up like it does in the RAV when the interior lights are on?

 

[EOD Guy]

Have you tried the RAV volume knob on your Land Cruiser?

If so, does the interior circle light up like it does in the RAV when the interior lights are on?

Yes and Yes (when you have the headlights on)

 

[jbtaco2002]

to confirm, the Rav4 knob is plug and play? pull old knob, push new knob on = done?

thanks guys! i like the Rav4 knob design

 

[NewCruiser]

I’m sure I’m in the minority here, but I like the location of it. The way I hold the steering wheel while driving its is more natural for me to reach for it as opposed to somewhere below the screen.

I agree, you don’t have to lean over or reach really. At first I thought it was a weird spot but now I like it.

 

[Roonie]

to confirm, the Rav4 knob is plug and play? pull old knob, push new knob on = done?

thanks guys! i like the Rav4 knob design

yes its plug and play. Easy

 

[MtnLC]

Didn't see anyone else who had posted about it in this thread, but Bonobo Products makes an Aluminum knob replacement: Power Volume Radio Knob - 041

I don't have it personally, just thought I would share.

 

[EOD Guy]

to confirm, the Rav4 knob is plug and play? pull old knob, push new knob on = done?

thanks guys! i like the Rav4 knob design

No it's not plug and play, almost tho'

No tools are needed, just pull the OEM knob off, remove the spacer/beauty stand off from the RAV4 knob, push the RAV4 knob onto the radio shaft

 

[jbtaco2002]

No it's not plug and play, almost tho'

No tools are needed, just pull the OEM knob off, remove the spacer/beauty stand off from the RAV4 knob, push the RAV4 knob onto the radio shaft

thanks, i figured this out a moment before you posted as i started pushing it on and it wasn't going.... thought to myself, "i could push harder or step back". glad i figured it out! lol

 

[Nor Cal Cruiser]

Aside from the blind placement, there are two other problems with the OEM radio knob. First, it’s tiny. Second, it’s slippery. In addition to Bonobo, which is great, here is another nice option:

https://www.zroverland.com/product-page/land-cruiser-250-billet-volume-knob

It’s a good size, tactile, and allows backlighting. Highly recommended.

 

[jmeanz]

Thanks for the offer, I'm very familiar with voice command, orig post was concerning a button on the steering wheel to turn off the radio.

This is an old post and not exactly answering the question, but you can pause the radio from the steering wheel by press & holding the Mode selection button.
I was ecstatic when I learned this and rarely bother with the volume knob now!

 

[mountaindesert]

Yes and Yes (when you have the headlights on)View attachment 23166

Do you happen to have a link for that please? I can't seem to find it

 

[Markarian421]

Do you happen to have a link for that please? I can't seem to find it

Knob #90010-23059 | Autoparts.toyota.com

Some night pics:

 

[mountaindesert]

Knob #90010-23059 | Autoparts.toyota.com

Some night pics:

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Thanks so much

 

[Altitude]

I agree, you don’t have to lean over or reach really. At first I thought it was a weird spot but now I like it.

It might even be easier to use than the rocker volume control on the steering wheel. To use that you sort of have to position your hand differently than it is when using the wheel.

 

[PACruiser]

The dash knob is great if you want to change the volume a lot really quickly. Crank it up!

 

[JollyRoger62]

Can report.. the ZR knob is a direct replacement and fits perfectly. It could be a little bigger, but that may look strange and it would cover the volume lettering below. It is 100% better than the original and looks OEM. I got the black one and it blends perfect with the dash on the LC trim. The silver version would also look good. I found out today by installing, that if you push the volume knob it will mute the audio. (I should read the manual). The finish and machining is perfect and the metal has good grip. I think the person that make these also does high end gun parts, so there was time put into designing this. I have seen him comment on other forums, and I believe he has a LC.

It has little light holes to allow the back light to travel through the knob so you can see it at night. My only real suggestion which is minor, is that the knob could be fitted with a clear plastic internal ring to bring the light through the knob a little better. You can tell the light source is coming from behind the knob. This is very minor and just my opinion. The stock Toyota knobs use clear plastic to defuse and direct the light to the front of the knob.

I am happy with it and can recommend over stock.

I may try the the RAV4 knob just for comparison, but this one looks better and a little more unique.

Pics

 

[Matsayz]

Just made the swap on my vehicle, soo much better! Much easier to grab and control too. Pictures below for comparison

 

[mountaindesert]

Just made the swap on my vehicle, soo much better! Much easier to grab and control too. Pictures below for comparison

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The 1958 has a different placement of the knob. I'm going to swap mine this week.

 

[lcq]

No it's not plug and play, almost tho'

No tools are needed, just pull the OEM knob off, remove the spacer/beauty stand off from the RAV4 knob, push the RAV4 knob onto the radio shaft

For 1958s, there’s no need to remove the spacer stand off. Left mine intact with no issues.

 

[mountaindesert]

For 1958s, there’s no need to remove the spacer stand off. Left mine intact with no issues.

Thanks for the info. Have any pictures of how it looks on the 58?