AHC Removed: Repurpose the Switch?

[Craptaztic]

I'm pondering onboard controls for a winch I'm currently rebuilding and wanted a place to put a momentary rocker switch where I could have one hand on the steering wheel and a braced finger on the rocker switch which would control the winch in-out. A separate switch would be used to energize a solenoid to provide power to the winch itself. That AHC controls in the dash looks like a nice place for a useful switch since that system was deleted long ago.

Has anyone seen an insert replacing the AHC controls in the dash with a contura switch socket? Maybe even a 3d print somewhere that I can have made?
Failing that, can I reuse the AHC switch for both the power on-off via solenoid and winch in-out (If I go that route, can I dye the plastic black so the AHC controls no longer show?)

 

[jaewastooshort]

check with @BenCC for 3d print possibilities. I've seen several existing designs (his M6) to mount different things in the AHC control spot: Builds - Benjamin’s 3D Prints Build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/benjamins-3d-prints-build.1171700/

 

[offroadandy]

I got this to replace the AHC buttons. It lets you use two modern Toyota style switches for accessories.

From what I can tell, it’s actually milled aluminum though I have no way to verify it’s 6061. But for the price and it’s position in the vehicle, it’s fine enough for me.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805803547237.html

 

[Craptaztic]

I got this to replace the AHC buttons. It lets you use two modern Toyota style switches for accessories.

From what I can tell, it’s actually milled aluminum though I have no way to verify it’s 6061. But for the price and it’s position in the vehicle, it’s fine enough for me.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805803547237.html

ok that seems absolutely perfect. What switch holders and/or switches fit inside the cutouts?

NVM: found it buried in the description... 2 standard style 32.5mm x 22mm switches.
probably will go with a set like this CH4x4 Momentary Small Push Switch for Toyota – Winch IN-OUT Symbol – CH4X4 Industries - https://ch4x4.com/product/ch4x4-momentary-small-push-switch-for-toyota-winch-in-out-symbol/
or try to get two of the double switches put in like these CH4x4 Momentary Small Push Switch for Toyota – Winch IN-OUT Symbol – CH4X4 Industries - https://ch4x4.com/product/ch4x4-momentary-small-push-switch-for-toyota-winch-in-out-symbol/

I'll have to check and see how my fat fingers work in those button areas: I don't want to get bounced into pressing the wrong button.