In cab winch remote

A few years back I started work on an in cab remote for my Jeep. I wanted to be able to use the winch without breaking out the remote, and running it back into the cab. Knowing that the remote is just a on-off-on momentary switch, I got to work wiring a direct line into the cab. I used a safety switch to ensure that power to the in cab remote was never hot when I didn’t want it to be.
The setup runs from a 12v source off the fuse panel, through the switch and out to the winch. In the winch, it’s connected the same as the Warn remote, and activates the relays to control the winch. It’s pretty straight forward and makes using the winch so much nicer when you need to do it in cab

I used a trailer 4 pin harness to connect the in cab section to the winch. This allows for quickly disconnecting if I need to remove or service the winch.

Here's the setup, conveniently located in front of my 4wd shifter. It's easy to reach from the drivers seat and simple to operate 

It's hard to make out here, but that's the wire into the back of the winch. I drilled a hole and added a grommet for a clean looking install. At a quick glance, you'd think it was a factory option. In my opinion anyways. 

When they won't ship it to you....

You go and get it.

After my last little rant (You know what's bulls#*t), I decided to take matters into my own hands. I really wanted my Grill Guard, and I wasn't going to let something like a boarder, or not shipping to Canada stop me.

Winch is safe, and I can mount lights

 My wife found this awesome company in Niagara Falls New York, honestly, about 5 minutes up from the Rainbow Bridge crossing, called CBI. They offer a US mailing address not just to Americans, but also to Canadians. Their rates are very reasonable at $6.95/package, with no limits on hold time (although they ask that you pick things up within 90 days). After discussing with my wife, she had a few items that wouldn't ship to Canada as well, or added an additional 75% of the cost on top to ship cross boarder, we decided to try them out. She ordered her items, I ordered my grill guard, and off we went. Unfortunately, the grill guard company wouldn't even accept a Canadian credit card. A quick call to Visa, and CBI was added a an alternative billing address.

So much better looking now

Orders placed, and we waited until the tracking numbers showed them as received at CBI.


Life got in the way, and they sat for a few weeks before we could get to Niagara for a day. I took a Thursday off and we hit the road. I'll just say this, quickest cross boarder shopping trip ever. I cleared US customs at 11am, and I cleared Canada customs at 11;20am with packages in tow. For any Ontario Jeepers looking for an economical way to get US parts into Canada that wouldn't otherwise ship here, consider CBI.

Salty Canadian Jeep

One last note, CBI in no way paid for their name to appear on this page. I received great service, and it's my pleasure to recommend companies that provide this level of service.