sPOD BantamX HD 870030 — 8-Circuit Expandable Under-Hood Power Management | V8-Specific Billet Bracket | 2021–2026 Jeep Wrangler 392 JL | 6.4L HEMI V8 Only | Made in USA

Eight expandable circuits. Under-hood mounting. V8 engine bay only. Standard JL does not fit.

The 6.4L HEMI V8 engine bay in the Wrangler 392 has different component placement than the 2.0L turbo, 3.6L Pentastar, and 4xe configurations — the sPOD BantamX HD bracket for the 392 is engineered specifically around the V8 layout. This is not a universal Jeep bracket adapted to the 392. The V8-specific billet aluminum mount locates the power management module in the under-hood environment rather than running wiring into the cabin — cleaner routing, reduced interior wiring runs, alignment with OEM under-hood architecture.

The sPOD BantamX HD 870030 delivers 8 independently switched and fused 30-amp circuits for the 2021–2026 Wrangler 392 with expandable architecture for future circuit additions as the build grows. Billet aluminum bracket with powdercoat finish. Five-year manufacturer warranty. USA-made. If your Wrangler is a standard JL — 2.0L, 3.6L, or 4xe — this bracket does not fit your engine bay.

Why under-hood mounting matters on the 392: Interior-mounted power management systems require wiring runs from the engine bay through the firewall into the cabin — adding routing complexity and length. The V8-specific under-hood bracket keeps the BantamX HD in the engine bay, shortening wiring runs to accessories mounted externally and aligning with OEM under-hood routing. The billet aluminum bracket with powdercoat finish is built for the thermal and vibration environment of the 392 engine bay.

Why the 392 bracket is V8-specific: The 6.4L HEMI V8 engine bay layout is meaningfully different from the 2.0L turbo, 3.6L Pentastar, and 4xe configurations — different component placement, different mounting real estate, different clearance profiles. The 870030 bracket is machined for the V8 architecture. It will not mount correctly in a standard JL engine bay.

Expandable architecture: The base system provides 8 independently switched 30-amp circuits. Additional circuit expansion modules can be added as the build grows — contact sPOD for expansion module options if additional circuits are needed beyond the base 8.

Kit contents:

• sPOD BantamX HD power management module
• V8-specific under-hood mounting bracket (billet aluminum, powdercoat)
• All required installation hardware

✅ This kit fits — 2021–2026 Jeep Wrangler 392 JL with 6.4L HEMI V8

❌ This kit does NOT fit — read before ordering

392 V8 confirmation required before ordering: The V8-specific bracket only mounts correctly in the 6.4L HEMI engine bay. Confirm your Wrangler has the 392 V8 on your window sticker or door jamb before ordering. Standard JL owners — the bracket does not fit the 2.0L, 3.6L, or 4xe engine bay layouts.

2018–2020 JL owners: The Wrangler 392 V8 was not introduced until the 2021 model year. This kit does not apply to 2018–2020 Wranglers regardless of trim.

Before You Buy — Questions We Get Asked

Q: Why won't this fit my standard JL Wrangler?

The V8-specific under-hood bracket is machined for the 6.4L HEMI engine bay's specific component layout and mounting real estate. The 2.0L turbo, 3.6L Pentastar, and 4xe engine bays have different component placement and clearance profiles — the 870030 bracket does not locate or mount correctly in those configurations. If you have a standard JL, contact us and we'll confirm whether an alternative sPOD mounting solution is available for your specific engine bay.

Q: What does "expandable" mean on this system?

The BantamX HD ships with 8 independently switched 30-amp circuits as the base system. sPOD offers expansion modules that can be added to the base unit to increase circuit count as the build grows — rather than replacing the entire power management system when new accessories are added. Contact sPOD directly for current expansion module options and pricing.

Q: Why under-hood instead of cabin-mounted?

Under-hood mounting reduces the wiring run distance between the BantamX HD module and accessories mounted externally — lights, compressors, winches, and recovery electronics mounted on bumpers, A-pillars, and roof racks all benefit from shorter under-hood routing rather than long runs through the cabin and firewall. It also keeps the module out of the interior, preserving cabin space and maintaining a clean appearance inside the Wrangler.

Q: How does this ship?

At 5.0 lbs, this kit ships standard freight — free shipping to the Lower 48. No freight coordination required. Professional under-hood electrical installation is mandatory.

The Obsidian Take

The sPOD BantamX HD 870030 is for the Wrangler 392 owner who has built the truck to a standard and wants the power management architecture to match — V8-specific billet aluminum bracket, under-hood mounting that keeps wiring runs short and routing clean, 8 expandable independently switched 30-amp circuits, and a 5-year warranty on the module. The 392 engine bay is a different environment than the standard JL — this bracket is engineered for it specifically, not adapted from a universal solution. As the build grows, the expandable circuit architecture means the base system scales without a full module replacement.

This kit is not for standard JL Wrangler owners — the V8 bracket does not fit the 2.0L, 3.6L, or 4xe engine bay layouts. It is not for 2018–2020 Wrangler JL owners — the 392 wasn't available until 2021. It is not for JK Wrangler owners. Confirm the 392 V8 on your window sticker or door jamb before ordering. Professional under-hood electrical installation is mandatory.

Product information is compiled from manufacturer-provided data. Obsidian Forged Auto Supply is not responsible for manufacturer-driven specification updates, metadata changes, or accuracy discrepancies in the foundational data sheets.

2021–2026 Jeep Wrangler 392 JL — 6.4L HEMI V8 only. Standard JL (2.0L/3.6L/4xe) does not fit. JK does not fit. 2018–2020 JL does not fit. Confirm 392 V8 before ordering.