Vacuum Pump Relocation DIY
06-24-2013, 04:27 AM
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Vacuum Pump Relocation DIY
I found a thread some where that showed how to relocate the JK's vacuum pump to the engine bay by re-using the OEM bracket. It worked ok, but I felt like the pump bracket had too much play in it for being that close to the brake system. Plus is was making contact with the wiring harness to the left of it (see picture). So I looked around the garage and put something together that I think worked out great.
The new bracket itself doesn't move, the pump is still on its original bushings and it has plenty of clearance on all sides. Best of all it got the job done and didn't require a trip to the store or waiting for a package, not to mention $30 more in my pocket.
Parts included some flat bar stock and a couple of bolts. Used only a hacksaw, drill and dremel. I used some rustoleum hammered silver to "color match" it.
First try using the original bracket.
DIY bracket.
The new bracket itself doesn't move, the pump is still on its original bushings and it has plenty of clearance on all sides. Best of all it got the job done and didn't require a trip to the store or waiting for a package, not to mention $30 more in my pocket.
Parts included some flat bar stock and a couple of bolts. Used only a hacksaw, drill and dremel. I used some rustoleum hammered silver to "color match" it.
First try using the original bracket.
DIY bracket.
12-25-2013, 02:48 PM
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Very nice DIY, saved my $$ for kits
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I found a thread some where that showed how to relocate the JK's vacuum pump to the engine bay by re-using the OEM bracket. It worked ok, but I felt like the pump bracket had too much play in it for being that close to the brake system. Plus is was making contact with the wiring harness to the left of it (see picture). So I looked around the garage and put something together that I think worked out great.
The new bracket itself doesn't move, the pump is still on its original bushings and it has plenty of clearance on all sides. Best of all it got the job done and didn't require a trip to the store or waiting for a package, not to mention $30 more in my pocket.
Parts included some flat bar stock and a couple of bolts. Used only a hacksaw, drill and dremel. I used some rustoleum hammered silver to "color match" it.
First try using the original bracket.
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DIY bracket.
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The new bracket itself doesn't move, the pump is still on its original bushings and it has plenty of clearance on all sides. Best of all it got the job done and didn't require a trip to the store or waiting for a package, not to mention $30 more in my pocket.
Parts included some flat bar stock and a couple of bolts. Used only a hacksaw, drill and dremel. I used some rustoleum hammered silver to "color match" it.
First try using the original bracket.
Attachment 471205
DIY bracket.
Attachment 471206 Attachment 471207 Attachment 471208 Attachment 471209
12-26-2013, 05:17 AM
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I put mine where my horn used to be. I installed dual horns behind the grill. Mounted to the trans cooler brackets if I had an auto. I made the bracket for the vacuum pump from 1"x3" aluminum plate.
12-26-2013, 06:57 AM
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12-28-2013, 04:53 PM
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The first location won't work for those who have an sPod. The second won't either because of the stock horn. Anyone else have another placement option for relocating the vacuum pump?
12-28-2013, 05:39 PM
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12-28-2013, 05:48 PM
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[QUOTE="JK-FREAK;3795328"]The first location won't work for those who have an sPod. The second won't either because of the stock horn. Anyone else have another placement option for relocating the vacuum pump?[/QUOT
Teraflex puts it up towards the fire wall more.
Teraflex puts it up towards the fire wall more.