$1000 for a Clutch?
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$1000 for a Clutch?
Based on several recommendations here, I decided it was time to get a new clutch because mine was beginning to chatter. I called the dealer, and they want $1000 at MINIMUM for it. Is this normal or should I shop around?
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yes thats what the dealer will charge-- but a clutch shop could do the work just the same for a lower price, somewhere in the neighborhood of 500 dollars. shop around
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Marlin charged me less than 400 for an Asian cluch and install. Resurfaced flywheel and new carrier bearing and plate. Actually I paid like less than 250 but the tranny was already out.
$1000 seems really high, try a different dealer or a Toyota only shop.
$1000 seems really high, try a different dealer or a Toyota only shop.
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Thanks for the info.
I know that I technically don't need the extra gripping power that the Centerforce Dual-Friction clutch provides, but there's a shop locally that will do the work for about $500. Is this a good clutch? How would it compare to stock? If the consensus is that it will work just fine, I will just get that as it will be a lot cheaper.
I know that I technically don't need the extra gripping power that the Centerforce Dual-Friction clutch provides, but there's a shop locally that will do the work for about $500. Is this a good clutch? How would it compare to stock? If the consensus is that it will work just fine, I will just get that as it will be a lot cheaper.
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The Centerforce dual friction thing is about the worst clutch you can get. I have one in my truck and it will not hold the power. If I am accelerating very hard and shift quickly into 2nd the clutch will not grab and the engine just revs up into the rev limiter every time.
I have a new ACT clutch ready to go in. I know a guy that is running much more HP then I am and it is holding in his truck. He has the same pressure plate that I am going to use, but he is running a 6 puck clutch, mine is a solid sprung hub clutch.
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I have a new ACT clutch ready to go in. I know a guy that is running much more HP then I am and it is holding in his truck. He has the same pressure plate that I am going to use, but he is running a 6 puck clutch, mine is a solid sprung hub clutch.
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rixham, I am looking for an ACT right now too. I went to their website ACT and gave them a call, they were happy to give me the numbers of a few shops that will sell to the public. The problem with their website list of dealers is that most of them are wholesale only.
I called Alder in Texas, (832)-237-8300 they quoted me a price for a 3rd gen of $420 plus shipping.
I called Alder in Texas, (832)-237-8300 they quoted me a price for a 3rd gen of $420 plus shipping.
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you dont like your centerforce dual friction? it might be different considering we have different engines. but mine was 440 for clutch and flywheel, not installed
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I dont really see the point in recommending a high performance clutch to rpeAMP unless he plans on pushing some major power. And no offense, but I just dont see that happening with the 3.0.
rpeAMP, what are your plans for the vehicle?
I think you should go with all OEM parts. The stock clutch will last forever if driven properly.
rpeAMP, what are your plans for the vehicle?
I think you should go with all OEM parts. The stock clutch will last forever if driven properly.
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I think I've decided with an OEM clutch, but I'm not going to pay $1000 for it (which is, according to them at minimum). I will even drive somewhere else to avoid paying that much.
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Thanks so much!
I just hope that the clutch doesn't go out on me before I get this taken care of...
Thanks again, everyone, for the advice!
I just hope that the clutch doesn't go out on me before I get this taken care of...
Thanks again, everyone, for the advice!
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A high performance clutch does more than stand up to more power. It also prolongs clutch life with towing, four wheeling, and will hold up to future upgrades like a Marlin dual case. When in 4 low there is a tremendous amount of abuse to the clutch. Don't forget using the clutch and starter to start up steep hills so the truck doesn't roll back.
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i had an ACT clutch in my pickup before i toasted it ant the tranny somehow. i had the solid disk and the i'm not going to the 6 puck. my 4runner is also going to be getting a solid disk from ACT until i swap to the LS1 and 4L60E tranny.
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Well I got a quote from a local shop that will do everything (including labor) for $795 for a stock clutch. Seeing as that's the best price yet, I think I might go with it.
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Hey man, whoever quoted you $1000 for the parts and install has been smoking some serious stuff!! We quote out $650 for the entire process and that is still a little high. Here is what I would think you would need worse-case scenario.
31250-35161-84 Disc $52.79
90363-12002-77 Throw out bearing $6.43
31210-35070-84 pressure plate $85.80
31230-35070-77 Clutch release bearing $31.89
Shipping: $10.00
All are remanufactured but are as good as new in my opinion. Let me know if you want to order any of them.
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31250-35161-84 Disc $52.79
90363-12002-77 Throw out bearing $6.43
31210-35070-84 pressure plate $85.80
31230-35070-77 Clutch release bearing $31.89
Shipping: $10.00
All are remanufactured but are as good as new in my opinion. Let me know if you want to order any of them.
Todd
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Todd,
Thanks so much for your reply.
I'm going to see if I can find someone here who will install this if I buy the parts from you.
I'll let you know very soon as I want to get this taken care of ASAP.
Thanks so much for your reply.
I'm going to see if I can find someone here who will install this if I buy the parts from you.
I'll let you know very soon as I want to get this taken care of ASAP.