Tubbyfatty

So after a week of waiting, it has finally arrived.

My Marlin Crawler HD Clutch (1200lb)


I was kinda bumed it didnt come yesterday but fedex came through today! I was shocked.

Now ive just gotta wait for it to cool off before i start wrenchin.

BigBluePile

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Man I'm jealous!!

rocket

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Wise purchase. Be sure to take some install pics...and/or a write-up how it's done.

TNRabbit

Same exact one I did; it was a piece of cake~

Tubbyfatty

Yea my friends dad and I are moving very slow on this. its driving me crazy. Saturday night we pulled the rear d shaft, starter and all the connectors on the tranny and im hoping tonight ill have the tranny down.

I hear there is a slight clutch smell for a few miles after you install it.

Jay351

I didnt have any clutch smell afterI installed that clutch. Just make sure your break it in

Tubbyfatty

Ohhh, well its just what i read on someone elses thread.

Whats the best way to break it in? City driving or highway?

TOYOTA 1

by taking it easy, not towing anything

Junkers88

So why go with the 1200lb clutch? I thought those were for buggies and things like that with giant tires and such.

Tubbyfatty

The stock one is rated at like 900 i think, its just an OEM clutch with more clamping force.

If i went with napa it would come to the same price so why not go with a clutch that i know will kick butt.

Junkers88

Makes sense. I actually went with the OEM replacement from Napa but it cost less than 70$. I guess when this one wears out (in another 200,000 miles) I'll replace it with an MC/HD.

TOYOTA 1

junkers, was it an Asian clutch?

and for 70, you got just the clutch right?

@tubby, that clutch / pressure plate was designed to grab a bit harder than stock but engage smoother, and it is also noticeably easier on the left leg

Junkers88

Did you mean Aisin? If so then yes I think so (I asked for the OEM replacement) and I got the clutch, pressure plate, pilot bearing, throw out bearing and that little plastic tool to align it.

I do get a discount over there so that may be why it was cheaper.

TOYOTA 1

oops, yea i ment aisin. thanks for the spell check .

wow they quoted me like 150 for an off brand.


i might call you next time i need a part lol..

Jay351

Marlins 1200ft-lb clutch is amazing. Seriously, it feels a micron stiffer than my worn out clutch, slips when you need it, and overall perfect.

Its an oem clutch (same one you get from toyota!!) but with different springs for added clamping force.
I would never go with another clutch for my truck, marlin all the way!! I have recomended this clutch kit to hundreds of people, marlin should start paying me

To break in the clutch, just drive slow, no going over 3,000rpm for the first 1,000miles or so..

TOYOTA 1

now going over 3000rpm? never heard of that before.

iamsuperbleeder

nice!

I have the same exact thing on the way to me right now

are those new flywheel and pressure plate bolts too? from the dealership I'm guessing?

Jay351

I asked what was the best way to break in a clutch. I was told to go easy, no racing or wheeling, no going over 3,000rpm for about 1,000miles.

Thats what I did two years ago after we installed my clutch. Been perfect ever since!!!
the only problem I had was with the throwout bearing. The little boot that covers the pivot fork didnt seal back up, so it rusted the arm and started to squeak on me. A few shots of lube and some silicone to seal the boot back up, not a peep in over a year.

Hey Bleeder, MC has all the hardware you need, on the same page as the clutches

Tubbyfatty

under 3k? Alright, should be easy.

Yes, new bolts from Toyota. I also got a rear main seal. Those bolts and seal were like $48 total.

iamsuperbleeder

well they have the pressure plate bolts which I did order, but I didn't see flywheel bolts on their web site