clutch decisions
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clutch decisions
Time to get a new clutch. I need ideas on what kind to get. I would like one that can handle more power but not so much, I just have minor mods.I would like one that is alot easier to push the peddel down. Any sugestions would be great. Also I am wondering how hard it is to install yourself. just a side thought. Thanks guys in advance
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i would go with a southbend con o its good for about 350hp and pedal is real nice on it.
the install isnt hard with the right tools. just time consuming. since you have a lift on the truck it makes it easier to do it in the driveway. gotta have a big tranny jack. theres no man handling that tranny and transfer case out. take them out as a unit and go back in like that too.
the install isnt hard with the right tools. just time consuming. since you have a lift on the truck it makes it easier to do it in the driveway. gotta have a big tranny jack. theres no man handling that tranny and transfer case out. take them out as a unit and go back in like that too.
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What BBJake said. I recently had my transmission out for a clutch release fork and that sucker is HEAVY. No way can you manhandle that thing unless your Samson.
Another brand that is good is LUK.
Another brand that is good is LUK.
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Originally Posted by unluckylow
Thanks guys I'll take a lool at those. Yeah I guess I wont be putting it in myself....dont have a trannie jack. 
Oh well
Oh wellThere's always a rental.......
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thats true Kwikkordead but if man if I drop that I'd have to part the truck out...I dought I could afford a transmission, especially if the truck was on a lift. I did take a look at the luk clutches but man there are alot of different ones, are the stronger ones harder to push in the pedel....Im looking up the southbound con right now to see what they have. Aslo this tranmission repair shop told me that the factor oem clutch in our trucks is a luk clutch is this true.
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Unluckylow. The standard LUK repset will hold all your current mods can throw at it and some. It's also the least expensive of the aftermarket clutches. And you can get it through a forum sponsor http://www.carolinaclutch.com/pr01.htm
You do already have a SMFW, but the LUK will come with a replacement FW anyways.
You do already have a SMFW, but the LUK will come with a replacement FW anyways.
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Originally Posted by cookie88
Unluckylow. The standard LUK repset will hold all your current mods can throw at it and some. It's also the least expensive of the aftermarket clutches. And you can get it through a forum sponsor http://www.carolinaclutch.com/pr01.htm
You do already have a SMFW, but the LUK will come with a replacement FW anyways.
You do already have a SMFW, but the LUK will come with a replacement FW anyways.
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