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Old 09-01-2012, 03:16 PM
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What is this little motor? Can I remove it? My bumper won't mount up because this is in the way.

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Old 09-01-2012, 03:19 PM
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A vacuum pump. There are a few kits to relocate the pump. I don't think you can just remove it without some type of problems.
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Old 09-01-2012, 03:23 PM
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Thanks. I took a sledge hammer and beat the brackets up a bit
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There's a write up about it on Project-JK.

EVO MFG 2012 Jeep JK Wrangler Vacuum Pump Relocation Kit

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There's a write up about it on Project-JK.

EVO MFG 2012 Jeep JK Wrangler Vacuum Pump Relocation Kit

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i like his approach...
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Thanks. I took a sledge hammer and beat the brackets up a bit
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i like his approach...

I really like his approach !

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Thanks. I took a sledge hammer and beat the brackets up a bit
Did this work? How much is a bit? Picture?
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Did this work? How much is a bit? Picture?
Maybe a 1/4". Yes, it worked. I'll get a pic soon
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