4th Gear Slipping!?
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4th Gear Slipping!?
When im cruising at about 35mph, in 4th gear, and then give it full throttle, the RPMs raise faster and faster, yet I don't accelerate. I could be in 4th, going 40mph, but doing almost 5500rpm. It's the factory clutch that's still on it. Should I have it replaced? What could be causing this?
Note: This doesn't seem to happen in any other gear than 4th. Everything seems fine in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th. It's really strange.
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Note: This doesn't seem to happen in any other gear than 4th. Everything seems fine in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th. It's really strange.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by 4x4Lamm
Sounds like its time for a new one, just got one myself this week. A zoom clutch. 35 seems kinda slow for 4th though.
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Zoom is good stuff. I just got the truck back today so I haven't had time to test drive it in a lot of conditions though. For me, parts and labor topped $1000, thats for gaurenteed work though. Having a 2wd makes it considerably easier. It ain't chep though.
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Originally Posted by 4x4Lamm
For me, parts and labor topped $1000
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Yep, you have a glazed clutch my friend. Mine is doing the exact same thing, except worse cause I am S/C'd. It will start to slip in other gears sooner or later. If you can do the work yourself, a clutch kit is less than $300.
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You may wan't to find a friend who does if you cant afford that. The complexity of it all leads to the possibility that your install will not be perfect and when you test drive it you will just burn up/destroy your new clutch. I have done a lot of things to my 4x4 but my time was better spent working to pay for a real pro to do the clutch replacement. You will have to decide for yourself what works best for you.
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Originally Posted by 4x4Lamm
You may wan't to find a friend who does if you cant afford that. The complexity of it all leads to the possibility that your install will not be perfect and when you test drive it you will just burn up/destroy your new clutch. I have done a lot of things to my 4x4 but my time was better spent working to pay for a real pro to do the clutch replacement. You will have to decide for yourself what works best for you.
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Lamb is right, I had a Zoom clutch in my truck for 5 years. It was probably the best clutch I have had so far. I have the standard advance one now and am not impressed with it. Pulling the transmission is not as hard as it is labor intensive. but stabbing it afterward is almost an art in itself. If you dont have the confidence to try it yourself, you are much better off taking it to someone. It will save you a lot of headaches!
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Originally Posted by Vato Loco
Whats powershifting? I have never heard this term before? Is it like tyring to make it chirp in 2nd?
Note: I don't do it all the time, only when I'm trying to accelerate quickly from 1st to 2nd to 3rd.
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Originally Posted by YotaTruck1986
When I say "powershifting" I just mean speed shifting, or whatever it's called. Just tapping the clutch for a quick second before shifting, and shifting very fast, usually around redline. (Maybe I created the term. ) I don't think it's very good for the transmission, thats why I was looking for a durable clutch.
Note: I don't do it all the time, only when I'm trying to accelerate quickly from 1st to 2nd to 3rd.
Note: I don't do it all the time, only when I'm trying to accelerate quickly from 1st to 2nd to 3rd.
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Originally Posted by Vato Loco
You don't depress the cluth all the way?
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Originally Posted by CrazyDiamond
That's probably why you need a new clutch.
I have a 71 Chevelle SS that I drag race. IT gets powershifted occasionally...my pickup does not.
I have a 71 Chevelle SS that I drag race. IT gets powershifted occasionally...my pickup does not.
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Originally Posted by YotaTruck1986
When I say "powershifting" I just mean speed shifting, or whatever it's called. Just tapping the clutch for a quick second before shifting, and shifting very fast, usually around redline. (Maybe I created the term. ) I don't think it's very good for the transmission, thats why I was looking for a durable clutch.
Note: I don't do it all the time, only when I'm trying to accelerate quickly from 1st to 2nd to 3rd.
Note: I don't do it all the time, only when I'm trying to accelerate quickly from 1st to 2nd to 3rd.
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The one thing that I still don't understand is why the heck people are even thinking about powershifting a 4runner or pickup?? I don't care if it's got a supercharger or any other power adder. If that's how you like to drive (nothing wrong with it), powershift in a sportscar, IMO. I've seen more damage done from people using a car for the wrong purpose: i.e. driving a pickup like a sports car, or trying to tow a trailer with a camaro! It just sometimes makes me scratch my head.
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his pickup is more "sport truck" oriented...seriously, there's very little difference between the clutch/tranny in his truck and a supra. even less between his truck and a RWD celica, so driving it like a hi-po car isn't going to hurt it...
the clutch that's going into my truck is an OEM one that i bought off ebay for $70. doing the clutch isn't hard on a 4x4, since there's a lot of room...might want to make friends with somebody who has a lift for doing yours though
the clutch that's going into my truck is an OEM one that i bought off ebay for $70. doing the clutch isn't hard on a 4x4, since there's a lot of room...might want to make friends with somebody who has a lift for doing yours though