Need a clutch in my 91 toyota 2wd pickup and got some quotes, cheapest was the toyota dealership go figure... They quoted me $400 just labor, i can get my own clutch kit. What in the world? this is the simplest drivetrain layout possible to change a clutch. Is this the bold reality or am i getting shafted here, lol. Anyone ever got quotes for changing a clutch? thanks guys.

 

Sounds about what I was getting quoted when I looked around for my 86.
If you got someone who can help you out, the right tools, and a free weekend I'd strongly suggest that you tackle this on your own. Its good for self-enrichment and you'll save a few $$s.

 

I once helped a friend change the clutch in his tacoma pick up .. it was a pain in the ass. $350-400 sounds about right

 

I had mine done right after I bought it (winter) and needed it done right away...paid way more than I should have-$600 or so I think. Yikes!!

 

u should just do it yourself. Hardest part will be puttin' the transmission back on. You'll save a few hundrede bucks!

 

I recommend the Centerforce dual friction clutch and a switch to the heavier Centerforce flywheel. Also be sure to replace both the throw out bearing and the pilot bearing and ONLY USE TOYOTA FACTORY BEARINGS!

 

You can change the Clutch in a few hours with a couple hands and your trusty MacGyver pocket knife! You can use your leaf blower / hose to power a cheap impact and air ratchet. Can of hair spray and lighter for a torch and battery/ clothes hangers for a welder! lots and lots of BEER!

 

i would change it your self i did it with a freind took around 4 hours...this was my first time and it wasint that hard

 

the toughest part is removing those top 2 bellhousing bolts, and aligning the input shaft with the clutch disk splines when installing.

most shops will quote between $400-600 in labor though.

 

Do it yourself with a friend or two. Get the 2 top bellhousing bolts using a long extension through the shifter hole after you remove the boots and levers.

 

i did it by myself in a few hours. the body lift made access easy. two mechaniclly inclined heads should be able to do the same. i bought a lifetime warranty clutch pack (PP, TO bearing, clutch) from autozone for ~$135. been in for over 100k w/o issues and when it does wear out ill take it out and get a new on for free.
i used some 100 grit sandpaper lightly on the flywheel to create a new surface.

 

i just had my 94 runner's clutch replaced. it was 280 for labor 220 for the part. i got a clutch master clutch kit. made for offroad performance. i also replaced the flywheel and a cv boot and had the sway bar maintananced. all for about120 more so u add that up its pricy but i think it was worth it. 280 was the cheapest labor i could find with a year waranty

 

From what I understand, a Tacoma clutch is a much bigger PITA than a clutch on an earlier truck. I have heard the "couple hour" thing from 1st gen guys, but a Tacoma is a between a 6-20 hour job depending on how mechanically inclined you are and whether you have ever done it before. I got a couple quotes for my Taco and they ranged between $700 total and $1100 total, which made me decide to do it myself, haha. So $400 just labor sounds pretty accurate for what I assume is a slightly easier clutch. I agree with everyone else, do it yourself. Get a chiltons manual, a friend, and a tranny jack and have at it.

 

first time I changed a clutch on a chevy s-10 took me 14 hours, I had no idea what I was doing. If you haven't worked on this kind of thing before, plan for some extra hours for unexpected things, like replacing that rusty exhaust pipe, and oops, look like that exhaust manifold bolt was broken a while ago, hmm, what's that rattleing noise in my catalytic converter? Things like that, that you will save money on, doing it yourself.

 

I got mine did for $400 and bought a Duralast Clutch Kit for 79.99 at autozone. I have replaced the slave cylinder and clutch master cylinder myself. I say go for it though. I am regretting having someone do mine.

 

I just had a new clutch kit installed last week. I paid $350 for the labor of the clutch kit, and installation of new u-joints.

 

Had mine recently done for $325 total

 

check on ebay -- exedy(OEM aisin clutch) kits typically run under $100. i've got one in the mail, should be here today. paid $84($64 for the kit and $20 shipping). they've also got KOYO pilot and throwout bearings, same as the dealer's.

i have one of these clutches in my '79, and don't have any apprehension about putting one in my '91.

 

you can get to the top two bell housing bolts with some extensions, and a woobler. I'm with everyone else on doing it yourself, its a easy job with a friend to help ya.

 

guess ill have to bite the bullet and pay up, don't have the mechanical knowledge, tools, downtime to do it myself, thanks guys..