I got the idea from a previous Forum member on another forum (RFrogman) who had already completed the MOD and sent me some of his pictures.. I have used mine many times and LOVE it.. so convienent and easy to make:
This how-to was done on a 08 JK-X, without the power-package. I located the controls between the center vents.
If you have the power-package you would need to find an alternate location for the switches and LED
Parts List:
1. Military style toggle switch 20 AMP (Red/Yellow/Carbon fiber flip up) which ever color you want to use
2. MomentaryOn - Off -Momentary On toggle switch 35 AMP
3. LED with resistor
4. 16-14 Ring Terminals #8
5. 25 feet 4 conductor towing wire
6. wire ties
7. Wire Loom/Conduit
8. Electrical tape
9. 2”x 3” Plate - you can check your local DIY places they sell peices of metal .. it doesn't need to be real thick
Tools:
1. Drill and drill bits
2. Wire cutter/stripper
3. Soldering iron / solder
I used a peices of 18 Guage steel plate 2”x3” as a ground plane and template for the switches and LED. This allowed me to pre-drill the holes for proper alignment and fit before disassembling the center dash.
Step 1:
Start by running the 4 connector towing wire from the winch to the inside of the cabin. I took the same route used for my fog light through the driver’s side fire wall hole located behind the side dash cover. The wire is run in conduit and wire tied to existing harness. Use a long screw driver to poke through the fire wall foam to engine compartment to route wires. I also removed the center dash.
Mount ground plate on backside of center dash. The plate re-enforces the plastic where the switches are mounted while acting as a ground plane for circuit. Feed the switches and LED through the back of the center dash. Then connect the wires using the 16-14 Ring Terminals.
Re-Assemble dash
Feed the wires through the Winch Control module...
The idea is (With SmittyBilt Winches XRC-8/XRC-10) That you can use either the Remote Plug in or The In-Cab control
Once you have the wires pulled through Strip and solder .. Then screw the plug connector back in the controller