How bad was this clutch?

northfacer581 · 11-22-2005, 03:58 PM

I just got back the 4runner today from 4wheelparts, centerforce dual friction clutch was installed, and flywheel was resurfaced. It drives great. The clutch is a little firmer, but I like the feel. Here are pics of the old stock clutch. Im wondering how beat up it looks, and how much longer I had on it. I have no idea what im looking at.

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msw0085 · 11-22-2005, 04:03 PM

how many miles did you get out of it?

rimpainter.com · 11-22-2005, 04:05 PM

If there is a way you can put up a picture of the clutch disk (on the left) at an angle, it would be helpful (close up). Initially, the clutch disk (on the left) in the first picture appears to have a significant amount of wear and heat damage for 5K miles (I think 5K miles is what you said earlier). Also, the backside of the pressure plate appears to have heat damage too. The big question is: Why was the clutch slipping?

Do you ever drive around with your left foot resting on the clutch pedal?

Glenn · 11-22-2005, 04:29 PM

A picture from the side would be more helpful. We need to see the edge of the disk some more. How much longer...anything would be a guess. I think you said 5th was slipping. It would only be a matter of time before 4th, then 3rd, then you couldn'r really do much without slipping all the time.

cabbage · 11-22-2005, 04:49 PM

Yup, a picture like this would be nice:

northfacer581 · 11-22-2005, 05:33 PM

hope these are better. it was slipping pretty bad in 2nd through 5th. the clutch had approx. 5k on it. the way it was slipping....when i would be cruising at about 2k on the tach, and then floor it, the rpms would shoot up with no resistance.

kyle_22r · 11-22-2005, 05:56 PM

that thing's wasted! you can see where it's wearing off the rivets!

when i pulled my old engine out, there were fragments of a previous clutch in the "pocket" between the engine plate and the block. looked like somebody tried to sidestep it at 5000RPMs.

msw0085 · 11-22-2005, 06:05 PM

5k miles? What was the problem?

86toyota · 11-22-2005, 06:21 PM

I swear by my centerforce D/F clutch. But I think it may of been adding a new heavier flywheel at the same time. I got 8 years on this setup, and still going turning 33's. I used to go thru clutches yearly.

And yes , the pics of the shiney rivet heads means it was toast. Just like brake shoes.

northfacer581 · 11-22-2005, 07:08 PM

glad to hear that! im wondering why it gave out so early. at least i got a new centerforce d/f in just in time.

11-22-2005, 04:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
msw0085 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Southlake/Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,988	how many miles did you get out of it? __________________ TOYOTA\|moving forward 1996 3.4 Litre \| 4-Wheel Drive \| 5-speed Manual Transmission \| Magnaflow Exhaust Deckplate \| Intake Silencer Removal MasterDebater

11-22-2005, 04:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
rimpainter.com Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,797	If there is a way you can put up a picture of the clutch disk (on the left) at an angle, it would be helpful (close up). Initially, the clutch disk (on the left) in the first picture appears to have a significant amount of wear and heat damage for 5K miles (I think 5K miles is what you said earlier). Also, the backside of the pressure plate appears to have heat damage too. The big question is: Why was the clutch slipping? Do you ever drive around with your left foot resting on the clutch pedal? __________________ www.rimpainter.com Get your O Gasket Mod Here! My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids

11-22-2005, 04:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Glenn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ELN Posts: 1,651	A picture from the side would be more helpful. We need to see the edge of the disk some more. How much longer...anything would be a guess. I think you said 5th was slipping. It would only be a matter of time before 4th, then 3rd, then you couldn'r really do much without slipping all the time. __________________ -Glenn-

11-22-2005, 04:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
cabbage Contributing Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 621	Yup, a picture like this would be nice: __________________ Milton 01 Tacoma access cab 4x4 TRD TC Long travel, Supercharged 04 Tacoma Doublecab 4x4 TRD hoes all around!

11-22-2005, 05:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
northfacer581 Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ASU in Boone....Charlotte is hometown Posts: 994	hope these are better. it was slipping pretty bad in 2nd through 5th. the clutch had approx. 5k on it. the way it was slipping....when i would be cruising at about 2k on the tach, and then floor it, the rpms would shoot up with no resistance. __________________ -Andy 99 4runner 5speed Lift: 3" revtek & 2" body; swaybar discos; diff drop Performance: TRD s/c & 7th injector kit, deckplate closed, elbow removed, TMC 1.1, lock-rite in rear Protection: tjm15 w/ tabor 9k, custom sliders Shoes: 305/70/16 nitto terra graps on 16x8 helo maxx 6's Stuff: lots of lights on the surco, yakima big powderhound right now, shackle hangers, sony head unit, aux fuse box, full time power outlets, seat covers, and home of the herculiner mod

11-22-2005, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,992	that thing's wasted! you can see where it's wearing off the rivets! when i pulled my old engine out, there were fragments of a previous clutch in the "pocket" between the engine plate and the block. looked like somebody tried to sidestep it at 5000RPMs. __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

11-22-2005, 06:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
msw0085 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Southlake/Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,988	5k miles? What was the problem? __________________ TOYOTA\|moving forward 1996 3.4 Litre \| 4-Wheel Drive \| 5-speed Manual Transmission \| Magnaflow Exhaust Deckplate \| Intake Silencer Removal MasterDebater

11-22-2005, 06:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
86toyota Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Trafford, Pa Posts: 1,158	I swear by my centerforce D/F clutch. But I think it may of been adding a new heavier flywheel at the same time. I got 8 years on this setup, and still going turning 33's. I used to go thru clutches yearly. And yes , the pics of the shiney rivet heads means it was toast. Just like brake shoes. __________________ Gregg 86 yota extra cab, 4" Pro comp, 33's, cam, header,CF Dual friction, K&N, and so on... (SOLD) 89 toyota 4x4 flatbed MY TRUCK

11-22-2005, 07:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
northfacer581 Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ASU in Boone....Charlotte is hometown Posts: 994	glad to hear that! im wondering why it gave out so early. at least i got a new centerforce d/f in just in time. __________________ -Andy 99 4runner 5speed Lift: 3" revtek & 2" body; swaybar discos; diff drop Performance: TRD s/c & 7th injector kit, deckplate closed, elbow removed, TMC 1.1, lock-rite in rear Protection: tjm15 w/ tabor 9k, custom sliders Shoes: 305/70/16 nitto terra graps on 16x8 helo maxx 6's Stuff: lots of lights on the surco, yakima big powderhound right now, shackle hangers, sony head unit, aux fuse box, full time power outlets, seat covers, and home of the herculiner mod

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