Clutch has started slipping.
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Clutch has started slipping.
Under heavy load, it's started to slip.
I intend on turbo'ing the truck as soon as I find a kit.
I'd like to change it to a SMF. I can get a Valeo SMF kit for around $490.
Or should I just skip the Valeo and go right for the Southbend kit?
Which Southbend kit would be good? My work deals with Southbend directly so I'm sure I can get a good price on it.
Thanks!
I intend on turbo'ing the truck as soon as I find a kit.
I'd like to change it to a SMF. I can get a Valeo SMF kit for around $490.
Or should I just skip the Valeo and go right for the Southbend kit?
Which Southbend kit would be good? My work deals with Southbend directly so I'm sure I can get a good price on it.
Thanks!
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267 E. Valley Blvd.
Rialto, CA
909-877-6800
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I got a Luk SMF clutch kit on ebay last June and have been really happy with it. I think it was around $350.
There is a chance that your clutch is fine, but the DMF is actually slipping. Either way you'll be better off with the SMF if you do heavy towing.
There is a chance that your clutch is fine, but the DMF is actually slipping. Either way you'll be better off with the SMF if you do heavy towing.
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