CanTheWhales

This seems to happen everytime I go off-roading. After about 25-30 mins of pretty easy driving (going through sand, mud, or grass/bushy areas) the clutch gets way to hot and won't barly grab. I have to really ease onto it. But once I start driving it again out on the streets, it starts cooling down and goes back to it's "normal" feel and responce. Do I need to get a stronger clutch like one of the ceramic ones that are supposed to work better when hot or is mine just shot and a new replacement is all that is needed?

EDIT: Oh, in case it matters, I have a 22R with stock G52 and RF1A on 33/12.50 Pro Comps

dcg9381

Organic material in clutches changes it's coefficient of friction when it gets really hot. You should try not to ride the clutch if you can help it. If you're regularly in harry situations that require a lot of clutch, consider going to a crawl box.

A different organic clutch will likely behave the same way once hot.
Marlin sells ceramic clutches and these get more "grabby" once they are hot.
The centerforce "dual friction" has ceramic and organic pads.. The theory is that the ceramic takes over when hot, the organic when cold and the "feel" of the clutch stays the same. Do your own homework on reviews for each...

CanTheWhales

I've searched here and over on Pirate, but really can't find too many results. I've seen Marlin's ceramic ones before on there site and I know LCE also sells a "Dual Composite" type clutch as well as a 6-puck race style clutch. Where I travel is mainly mud, soft gravel, or sand so there's a lot of wheel spin and I don't think a crawl box would be adequate in these conditions (I could be wrong). Thanks for the help, but more response would be great..

dcg9381

Wheel spin isn't hard on the clutch, slipping the clutch is hard on the clutch.

I don't like ceramics personally as I don't like how they "grab" under normal conditions.. If your stock clutch is getting worn or you've toasted your flywheel that could be your issue also.