Did a similar thing to a X-GF's eddie Bauer explorer years and years ago, I never could get the cruise to work, it would engage but never go up down.... figured the switch circuitry was different than the wire plugs even though they fit two different switches.
I know its possible if already equipped with all that, its just a different type of switch. just have to see how the circuits function and redo the wire harnesses to the proper position on the switch. is more research and planning than actual physical work. but I'd be interested in doing the same myself I hate that damn thing where you cant get to it to set cruise.