Steering Wheel Upgrade 16+ LC (6 Viewers)

[devilzdriver]

Dammit why did I open this thread. My steering wheel is flaking (17) and it bugs the hell out of me because I am constantly touching it.... I do like the idea of waiting for a discount/coupon. So might do that down the road.

 

[gaijin]

It's also not like they have someone test fitting every part. Some parts came on some platforms with certain options, others didn't. At times they can infer that something should fit, but often they don't, because virtually no one is asking.

In light of your excellent comments on tech in general, what is your best guess as to whether this new wheel would fit on my 2013 LC200?

TIA

 

[bloc]

In light of your excellent comments on tech in general, what is your best guess as to whether this new wheel would fit on my 2013 LC200?

TIA

It would need a bit of a deep dive into the electronics and harness plugs. Much of this would be available in the FSM/EWD. but in my experience one aspect that could he harder to nail down is whether the airbag igniter is compatible with the 08-15 SRS controller.

Which brings up a good point, the cost would go up substantially for an 08-15 owner since they won’t be able to move the airbag squib over.

I can spend some time looking into all of this but it wouldn’t be high on the priority list.. lots of iron in the fire at the moment.

 

[gaijin]

It would need a bit of a deep dive into the electronics and harness plugs. Much of this would be available in the FSM/EWD. but in my experience one aspect that could he harder to nail down is whether the airbag igniter is compatible with the 08-15 SRS controller.

Which brings up a good point, the cost would go up substantially for an 08-15 owner since they won’t be able to move the airbag squib over.

I can spend some time looking into all of this but it wouldn’t be high on the priority list.. lots of iron in the fire at the moment.

Understood. Thanks. It sure would be nice to have an all leather, OEM steering wheel...

 

[lcjockey]

I purchased a 2016 land cruiser which had some nicks on the steering wheel from the previous user. It wasn't the infamous peeling problem found on the 16-17 wheels, but it appears to be some nicks from a wedding ring on the left hand. I did wrap the original wheel with a loncky steering wheel wrap, but I was not a fan of how thick it made the wheel feel.

Since the steering wheel is the one item you are constantly using while driving, I thought it was worth the $750 to purchase a new wheel. Turns out, it appears in 2020 Mr. T released a full leather wrapped wheel w/ a heating element.

Part: 45100-60A91-C0

The part is a plug and play item with no additional modifications being necessary, and boy, is it a treat with a HUGE upgrade in feel. This is the steering wheel Toyota should have shipped from the factory.

I was hoping the wheel would be heated all the way around, but it's only in the same area as the plastic wood wheel. Though, it appears the heat is MUCH better than the old 7 year old wheel, so I'll take the win on that one. I am unsure if it's due to the wheel being 7 years old or if it's a different heating element.

It does have gray stitching on the wheel (which honestly looks completely fine), but I could not find one that was fully leather wrapped with black/white stitching and had the heated function.

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I used this video to help replace the wheel:

The guide is fairly helpful, but I would add some pointers which weren't covered in the video:

1: First step is to undo the battery to minimize the chance of an airbag deployment.
2. Ensure the steering wheel is straight up and down with your tires pointed straight forward.
3. After undoing the steering wheel nut (19 mm), turn the steering wheel to one side (1-2 degrees) to lock it and remove the slack in the wheel, then use a sharpie or paint marker to mark where the steering wheel shaft mates with the old steering wheel. After removing the wheel, do your best to eye ball and transfer the paint mark to the new wheel. Then simply turn the steering wheel to the same lock position and line up the paint lines while installing the new wheel. (this is to ensure the new wheel isn't cockeyed when going straight down the road)
4. I would advise getting a steering wheel puller to avoid damaging the expensive steering link assembly. I used a cheap harbor freight special which did the trick. Steering Wheel Remover Set - https://www.harborfreight.com/steering-wheel-remover-set-63685.html

This job took around 45 minutes and is a fairly easy install. I would not be intimidated about this job at all after doing it.

Is the wheel thicker than stock? Thanks!

 

[Zill]

Is the wheel thicker than stock? Thanks!

Nope - same thickness as the typical wood wheel. I really like the thin wheel compared to the fat steering wheel on most modern day vehicles.

 

[psnyman]

I'm very interested in doing this for my 2016 LC which feels like it is dying in my hands. Funny thing is that I stumbled across model 45100-60760-C3 and I'm not 100% clear if this is a replacement to the 45100-60A90-C0 quoted here originally - any thoughts from those more familiar with parts? I'm tempted to go ahead and get this newer one, but I'm worried I'm going to get landed with the raw wheel and none of the other smaller parts included as a drop in replacement.

 

[Zill]

I'm very interested in doing this for my 2016 LC which feels like it is dying in my hands. Funny thing is that I stumbled across model 45100-60760-C3 and I'm not 100% clear if this is a replacement to the 45100-60A90-C0 quoted here originally - any thoughts from those more familiar with parts? I'm tempted to go ahead and get this newer one, but I'm worried I'm going to get landed with the raw wheel and none of the other smaller parts included as a drop in replacement.

The 45100-60760-C3 is the replacement wheel that comes with the fake wood and the heater (what was sold stock in the States)

The one in the original post (45100-60A91-C0) is the heated wheel, but it’a fully leather wrapped (no wood)

Edit: Oh wait - it looks like the (45100-60A91-C0) is discontinued. You actually found the replacement version which is now (45100-60A90-C0). Thanks for doing that.

It says black and grey, but it’s black leather with grey stitching.

 

[flyingtfeist]

Anyone purchased one recently? I’m seeing pricing around $715-730? Any mud discounts or gouge on the best prices out there for the full leather?

 

[ryanCA]

Thanks Bloc! Agreed!

I would not want to mess around with replacing a broken clock spring on these rigs.

my cruise control went out

had to replace clock spring


20 min job for a newbie

 

[lcjockey]

I'm very interested in doing this for my 2016 LC which feels like it is dying in my hands. Funny thing is that I stumbled across model 45100-60760-C3 and I'm not 100% clear if this is a replacement to the 45100-60A90-C0 quoted here originally - any thoughts from those more familiar with parts? I'm tempted to go ahead and get this newer one, but I'm worried I'm going to get landed with the raw wheel and none of the other smaller parts included as a drop in replacement.

I'm going to let mine rot and see if the 250 wheel has compatibility. The wheel should've been recalled!

 

[40Man]

Anyone purchased one recently? I’m seeing pricing around $715-730? Any mud discounts or gouge on the best prices out there for the full leather?

I bought one at the recent 20% off sale. $596 shipped.

 

[flyingtfeist]

Oh man…I need that sale to happen now! I did search and found one group that offers a small 2% discount to mud folks. Any current sales or parts discounts out there at the moment that I might be overlooking?

 

[40Man]

Oh man…I need that sale to happen now! I did search and found one group that offers a small 2% discount to mud folks. Any current sales or parts discounts out there at the moment that I might be overlooking?

I'm guessing there will be a 4th of July sale.

 

[Dwight S]

Oh man…I need that sale to happen now! I did search and found one group that offers a small 2% discount to mud folks. Any current sales or parts discounts out there at the moment that I might be overlooking?

Find a dealership that participates in the occasional 20% off parts sales that Toyota lets them run occasionally. Join their email lists. Fred Anderson Toyota in Raleigh NC just had a sale over the Memorial Day weekend. They claimed 25% off, but what showed on the invoice was 20%, in addition to their online prices where are pretty good too. I didn't have enough of a sale/difference to argue the price and they're pretty good to me when I really need something.

 

[40Man]

One of the best upgrades. Took a total of 20 minutes to R&R.

The leather on the new wheel feels more supple and high quality. It actually feels like leather. And getting rid of some of the faux wood is a bonus.

 

[Gr8Daneger]

Love this look! I wonder what it would cost to have this wheel restitched with a bronze thread to match the HE stitching?

 

[ryanCA]

One of the best upgrades. Took a total of 20 minutes to R&R.

The leather on the new wheel feels more supple and high quality. It actually feels like leather. And getting rid of some of the faux wood is a bonus.

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any pics of your old one to compare to ?

 

[lcjockey]

One of the best upgrades. Took a total of 20 minutes to R&R.

The leather on the new wheel feels more supple and high quality. It actually feels like leather. And getting rid of some of the faux wood is a bonus.

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Very nice! Do you have a part number? Thanks

 

[ade678]

The 45100-60760-C3 is the replacement wheel that comes with the fake wood and the heater (what was sold stock in the States)

The one in the original post (45100-60A91-C0) is the heated wheel, but it’a fully leather wrapped (no wood)

Edit: Oh wait - it looks like the (45100-60A91-C0) is discontinued. You actually found the replacement version which is now (45100-60A90-C0). Thanks for doing that.

It says black and grey, but it’s black leather with grey stitching.

Thanks so much for the helpful information. I just bought my 2018 LC 200 -- it'll eventually replace my 2016 4Runner -- and the steering wheel is one of the first items I'd like to swap. (I don't mind the look too much, but I find the hard faux wood is a harsher and less pleasant experience on the hands when off-roading than the softer wheel on my 4Runner).

Can someone help me clarify the difference between the 45100-60A91-C0 and 45100-60A90-C0? In particular:
1. I gather that the new version is the A90 (the A91 does seem to be available a few places) but from what I can tell on the various parts websites it's only listed to fit '20 and '21 models. Does anyone know if it will it fit a 2018?
2. Are both the A90 and A91 black with grey stitching?

Thanks in advance for your help!