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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 10:53 AM
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Question repalcing clutch!!!dual mass or solid flywheel?

i am relplacing the clutch in my 89 ford f250 7.3idi 4x4...question is what to do keep the dual mass or go to solid conversion...in the near future i will be running 38's(tires) and probably some mud too...was just wondering if i should keep the dual mass or go to the solid but unsure since of the tire size and all....any info would be great....also i have never done a clucth before besides auto school 4 years ago....is this a driveway job for a guy who has never done one??? thanks
 
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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i just did mine and used a solid flywheel kit.i would not do it again by myself way to much weight involved.i would let a shop do it.they have the tools and jacks to take it out and put it back in.the solid flywheel works great
 
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 06:59 PM
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The smfw has alot of pro's weighing in on it's side especially with your truck. The Luk unit is larger, increasing torque capacity by as much as 25%, it is smoother on engagement, it is more durable and it is much easier to drive. Maybe the most important note is it is alot cheaper. Give me a call if you have any questions. 888-462-2739
 
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 12:45 AM
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hello mr clutch .i am using one of your solid flywheel kits .thks for the customer support over the phone
 
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 07:23 AM
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you bet.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 09:21 AM
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I installed one of the Luk kits on a friend's 94 and they were tickled to death with it, the truck seemed to have more power and all, due to the mass of the flywheel.
 
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