I am new to this forum. I searched around but could not find what I was looking for. I am going to replace my clutch. I keep seeing over and over that Marlin Crawler clutches are the way to go. HOWEVER, I see that they only offer a heavy duty clutch for my 89 v-6 4x4. I am just a regular schmo when it comes to being out 4 wheeling. I use my truck for basically just everyday use. Do I really need a heavy duty clutch or would I be better off with a standard clutch? Any way to avoid the dreaded "clutch chatter" that so often plagues new clutches? And one other thing: Is the cover the same as what I used to call a pressure plate? Thanks y'all.
BTW: I purchased this truck new 23 years ago, and have not replaced the clutch until now at 391,000 miles. SO..I think the stock clutch was pretty darn good, I've pulled small trees out of the ground with it, hauled countless loads of firewood, gravel, sand etc. I would like to get the original OEM parts from TOYOTA dealer, but they no longer make them new, only remanufactured. So I will probably go with the Marlin.

 

call marlin up. they might be a bit busy right now, but if you do get a hold of them, they're some of the most helpful people out there.

as for "heavy duty", you're fine. they just mean holding force, so it'll be good for most of your off-road adventures (and just fine for daily-driving, too).

one thing, whatever you do: do not get the competition clutch (ceramic). i did, and i regretted it the instant i put it in gear.

 

I replaced my old clutch with a marlin HD. I think it's fine, no chatter, pedal feel did not noticeably change.

 

It won't hurt you to use a HD clutch. Just make sure you inspect your hydraulic line to make sure it's in good condition. A heavier holding force on the pressure plate will require more pressure to release than stock obviously. It wouldn't be a bad idea to go ahead and replace/upgrade that hose anyway while you're in there just for good measure.

 

Marlin is way to go and HD will almost be like stock..

 

i agrreeeeeee

 

I'm thinking about a Marlin clutch and flywheel. Anyone know what else should be replaced while doing this?

 

Just go with a Aisin replacement clutch for what you have and don`t let other people drive it and you should be good for another couple hundred thousand miles.:jessica:

If you want to go Heavy Duty by all means go for it.

 

Make sure you go ahead and replace the pilot bearing and throw-out bearing while you're in there. You'll kick yourself if you don't and one of them goes out a few thousand miles down the road. Think hard about the rear main seal too. I'm a big fan of the 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' theory, but the one thats in there now has almost 400,000 miles on it. If it were me I would replace it with a fresh one for good measure.