Vacuum pump relocation options

desertrunner

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OK so my 1/4lb is on the way and I picked up a warn PowerPlant off CL.
I went and pulled the front bumper today and totally forgot there was the vacuum pump there on the 12+ since it wasn't there on my 08. It looks like from other threads I read there are a few ways to relocate it either just zip tie it up out of the way, turn it up on it side a little out of the way with a new bracket or totally moving it up under the hood. Looking at the kits there are so many to choose from ranging from like $15 to $60 some just have a new bracket some have wiring involved. So I have a few questions is there any Pros and cons between the different kits? With the 1/4lb and a power plant will it fit if I just move it up on its side with a cheap bracket or am I going to have to totally move it under the hood? Also the stock bracket is welded to the frame am I going to have to cut that off to fit the power plant in there?

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I installed the EVO bracket about a month ago. Great bracket. No rewiring needed. It pushed it up and back just enough to clear my bumper and warn zeon.

In my case, the metal factory bracket was not cut off as there was still plenty of room with my bumper/ winch combo.

Bumper - Crawler Conceptz
Winch - Warn Zeon 10


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I recently looked at the different types of brackets. A lot of the seemingly cheaper options relocated it up by the brake master cylinder. That means re-routing wires and vac lines.

My EVO bracket is due to arrive today. I went that route because it simply moves it out of the way without re-routing all of the above.


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Overall "build thread"
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?26097-I-guess-it-s-the-quot-Super-Stocker-quot-build

DIY trail/tube door build http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?24449-My-DIY-Doors
 
wayoflife said:
I just installed the EVO relocation bracket. Pretty cheap and got the job done well. Like you, I run a PowerPlant and have no issues.

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-ups/evo-mfg-2012-jk-vacuum-pump-relocation-kit
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Yeah I figured the Evo bracket would be a good way to go and I'm assuming there isn't a way to fit the power plant without cutting that bracket off?
I'm not shy of cutting I just don't currently have all my tools with me due to being TDY. I'm sure I can find some cheap rotary tool to get the job done though. The only thing I was seeing with the evo bracket was it is like $55 where there were some for $15 didn't really know why I would need to spend the extra money if I didn't have to. But with the PowerPlant I'm sure it's gonna at a minimum go behind the swaybar to get it out of the way.

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USMC Wrangler said:
I recently looked at the different types of brackets. A lot of the seemingly cheaper options relocated it up by the brake master cylinder. That means re-routing wires and vac lines.

My EVO bracket is due to arrive today. I went that route because it simply moves it out of the way without re-routing all of the above.


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Overall "build thread"
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?26097-I-guess-it-s-the-quot-Super-Stocker-quot-build

DIY trail/tube door build http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?24449-My-DIY-Doors
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Yeah looking at some of the cheaper brackets I'm not sure they would totally get it out of the way with the PowerPlant, and I would rather not re route wires if I don't have to. Looks like I might be ordering the EVO bracket.

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I made my own using the factory bracket drilled new holes and bolted it in.. had to trim off some material but it was simple and free.
 
Desert Crawler said:
I did the same, but cut the bracket off. Relocated it an inch or two, and welded it back onto the frame. Simple fix.


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Man I wish I wasn't tdy and all my tools stuck in storage I would totally try a DIY solution. As it is I went and bought an $8 rotary tool from harbor freight that I'm really hoping will even cut through the stock bracket as is it. Hard to justify spending money when I already have a nice Dremel sitting in storage.

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Do you have to relocate for just putting the Evo 1/4 pounder bumper on with no winch. I just bought my wife that bumper for her jeep and she has a 2014. I have the same bumper on mine but mine is a 08 so I don't have to deal with it


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Eezybreezy08 said:
Do you have to relocate for just putting the Evo 1/4 pounder bumper on with no winch. I just bought my wife that bumper for her jeep and she has a 2014. I have the same bumper on mine but mine is a 08 so I don't have to deal with it


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The only 1/4 pounder I've seen in person had a winch on it. The looks of it to me...I'd say yes. But, I'm sure someone that actually has one can confirm.


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Overall "build thread"
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?26097-I-guess-it-s-the-quot-Super-Stocker-quot-build

DIY trail/tube door build http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?24449-My-DIY-Doors
 
Eezybreezy08 said:
Do you have to relocate for just putting the Evo 1/4 pounder bumper on with no winch. I just bought my wife that bumper for her jeep and she has a 2014. I have the same bumper on mine but mine is a 08 so I don't have to deal with it


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Yes, you will have to move it. I don't have a winch on mine and I just flipped the pump upside down on the same bracket as I don't have a permanent relocation solution yet. I think later down the road I'll get the Evo bracket when I buy my winch.
 
I installed the EVO bracket and it was easy to install and really solid. I would definitely recommend it.
 
I just installed the evo vacumm relocating bracket.

Works great for my setup in having an xrc gen 2 bumper with my zeon winch
 
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