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Old 04-23-2007, 09:25 PM
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best 3rd gen clutch???

i ve searched hi and low and i am trying to figure out with clutch whould be best for my 97 4runner 4X4 5 spd i do tow and i am jus not shure with clutch to go with i want a good clutch because i dont wanna be droping my trans and tcase and all else needed to change the clutch n.e help i would greatly appreciate it thanks
Old 04-23-2007, 09:27 PM
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must....use....spelllcheck.....try not to......be mean.......

Factory clutch. And if thats too much, try a centerforce or allpro clutch.
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woops my bad i was a littile excited my first post but thanks alot man
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I'd go with a heavy duty semi-metallic Marlin Crawler... http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/tra...ion/clutch.htm
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my factory clutch has 148k and and its doin great and x2 on marlincrawler
Old 04-23-2007, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Elton
my factory clutch has 148k and and its doin great and x2 on marlincrawler
mine has almost 160 158 to be exact
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so u guys say marlin
cause centerforce is like 500 $$$$$$
or
trd almost 600????

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Old 04-23-2007, 10:44 PM
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Steve at Sonoransteel.com recomends the stock one.
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subscribed, I'm in the market for a new clutch soon as well.
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FYI Guys--when i replaced my clutch they were on back order all over the place. So plan ahead. i myself went with Downey (300$) and it seems to be doing fine (about 3k miles). Towed a car to Arkansas from Texas and it worked just fine.

Other side notes though--1. GET A GOOD TRANNY JACK thats low enough to get the tranny out from under the truck 2. The grease method for getting out the pilot bearing works the best and get a bearing driver to put the new one back in.
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Does McLeod make stuff for Toys? I loved mine on the stang.
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Stock or marlin-I went with marlin and have been happy.
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Originally Posted by dragr1
Stock or marlin-I went with marlin and have been happy.
how long have you had the marlin for ?
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Go with Trail Gear's it's the same as Marlin's and way cheaper.
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What about the TRD clutch?
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Originally Posted by mcleranf1
how long have you had the marlin for ?
About 10k miles I think.
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i think im gonna choose the marlin but im also thinking of the downey clutch as well but not sure what to do yet thanks to all for your help its greatly appreciated
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just research Marlin and his products...you CAN'T go wrong.
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im gonna be out in the fresno area so im gonna go pick me up a marlin clutch and hopefully install it next week some time


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