94 First Responder

Im going to be replacing my clutch in the next 15000 miles. I wanted to start researching now and didnt find too much info. Can anyone explain to me why a marlin clutch/centerforce would better than oem? Seems to me a centerforce is cheaper than the oem. I go off pavement 40% of my driving. I also tow a 14ft bassboat in the summer. My current clutch is org i believe and has 132k on it. Its starting to stink when climbing and when I over rev sometimes. The Reverse also grinds a bit too and I have to play it just a bit to go in. Its just not as smooth as it should be for shifting. As for that, should I try replacing the bushing on the botton of the shifter? I saw a good writeup for it. Thanks for the info in advance.

Firefyter-Emt

Well, the way I look at it... the stock lasted that long, why use something else?? I had 120k on mine and plenty left when I changed it..

Make sure you have the flywheel done by a good shop..

94 First Responder

Thanks for the info Lee. I was thinking that too. Anyone with any centerforce info?

toyota parts dude

iTrader: (2)

this is toyota parts dude i got a centerforce dual friction in my 82 4x4 they hold up alot better than factory. the stock clutch i had in it would overheat and slip real bad whem i would do some hard rock crawling.i'd leave it sit awhile andf it would work okay. with the 35 on my truck and 5 inches of lift i was hitting the nerf bars i had on it. with the centerforce dual friction all those problems went away. look at centerforce.com and they have prices and specs listed. there worth the $300

94 First Responder

Thanks for the info

jx94148

If a genuine Toyota lasts 10+ years with proper gearing, why would you need some fancy overpriced aftermarket one? Is 10 years not enough?

In my book its Genuine Toyota all the way, not TRD, not Centerforce, Just plain Toyota. A good driver can use the pedal as infinately variable friction which is way better than dual friction in my book. Its even better than a tourque converter on an automatic if you know what you are doing. Proper gear ratios are key though.

dusty98

I have that grinding going into reverse problem on my 90 4Runner, here's one thing that keeps it to a minimum:
Grease the zirk fitting on the driveshaft right after the tranny. Grease it enough till you see the slipyoke(?) slide back toward the rear end. Mine always shifts very smoothly afterwards and I do this every oil change.

rowan

i just lost my clutch today. gonna try and get a toyota one. was thinking about getting a TRD one. something a little more heavy duty.. i maybe towing my boat this summer occasionally. and its heavy...

maybe i can get a clutch for a TRD xcab v6?? any difference there?

thanks

Arnold

Another vote for a CF dual friction clutch since you'll be towing. My dad, brother and I all run 'em in our trucks and we've never looked back. They both tow small trailers on occassion and both will never run a stock clutch ever again.

94 First Responder

Whats the going price on a oem clutch? I was under the impression aftermarkets were cheaper and in some cases better. But you have to admit Im sure my clutch as been a good one. Just wearing out for me.

rowan

what are the advantages of a dual friction vs stock (variable friction?)

Victor

I've decided to order a Marlin 1200 lb clutch. It is about 30% stronger than stock but shouldn't make the pedal too stiff. My stock clutch lasted nearly 150000 miles - but I hope to add weight with sliders, bumper, and ARB soon and hopefully some sort of selectable lockers in the future. I think that I'll have some big problems if I go with another stock clutch. CF is very nice but also pricey.

toyota parts dude

iTrader: (2)

the dual friction means they put different materail on the fly wheel side compared to the pressure plate side. the stuff on the flywheel side is made different to last and grip better.centerforce says they are 90% stronger than stock. i noticed on my 82 4x4 that when i totally fried the clutch 4 wheeling the flywheel side was down to rivets and the other side looked good. iwas doing a 4 trail on a 1 to 5 scale at the paragon adventure park. it was a oem clutch that worked great when i left home only had about 15.000 on it but on the way home i couldnot use 4th or it would slip real bad. i had to leave it sit for 2 hours before the truck would even move. go with the centerforce you won't regret it

rowan

ok thanks toyota parts dude. price is a big factor for me too. if centerforce is way more than stock, i'll probably just go with stock.