Author Topic: Clutches! (Read 2646 times)

bamajojo9 · « **on:** Jun 20, 2010, 09:16:07 AM »

I am in need of a new clutch for an 86 4runner and wanted to no wat would be the best clutch to get for offroad and little onroad for best performance??

87hillbillyoter · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2010, 11:14:35 AM »

one of marlins

but the size depends on how hard youll rally it offroad

bigarms23 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 20, 2010, 01:53:10 PM »

go with marlins 1200 or heavier pending on how built your 4runner is

gtoyonrocks · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 21, 2010, 08:07:36 AM »

I'm actually getting ready to give one of marlins clutch set ups a go. I have ran factory ones for years with no problems but figured what the heck. My truck is due for a new clutch.

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 21, 2010, 11:22:46 PM »

I'd go with the 1600 #. I got the 1200 # and its as smooth as butter. But you can tell it engages hard if you slip it. I didn't get the 1600 thinking it was gonna be too heavy on the left leg. But after getting the 1200 I'd get the 1600 in a heartbeat.

The one thing I didn't do, was get the flywheel machined to the 0.026" step.

gtoyonrocks · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 21, 2010, 11:26:45 PM »

Hmmm, I was actually thinking of going with the heaviest set up I can run in my truck and I was thinking of putting my turbo trans in... Sorry, I don't mean to hi jack, at least it's on topic.

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 21, 2010, 11:27:45 PM »

I got the R151f behind my 22re.

gtoyonrocks · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 21, 2010, 11:28:51 PM »

That's cool. I search hi and low for mine. I actually scord it for 200 dollars.

2manytoys · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 01, 2010, 09:00:10 AM »

I went with Marlin's 1600 and was a little worried that it would wear me out. It doesn't really take much more effort than the stock clutch though. I'm happy with it.

I did have the .026 step machined in the flywheel.

gtoyonrocks · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 01, 2010, 10:03:53 AM »

I just ordered the 1600 clutch... I let you guys know how I like it. What are you talking about the .026 step?

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 01, 2010, 07:28:56 PM »

You can just barely see it in this picture. There is 0.026" of a difference between the mounting surface of the clutch housing, versus where the clutch itself engages the flywheel. I didn't do it, cause I forgot to request it.

Another added bonus to running a turbo flywheel, it is roughly 9/16" larger in diameter. So more clamping surface.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 01, 2010, 07:31:50 PM »

i loved my 1600 non ceramic with the .026 step....... was a lot better than my old centerforce dual friction clutch

1lilrasz · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 01, 2010, 09:14:56 PM »

I've had the stock clutch in my 88 but I'm also going to step up to the 1600# Marlin clutch. My buddy has a 10" TRD clutch in his 89 and loves it. That thing GRABS!!

gtoyonrocks · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 27, 2010, 01:15:16 PM »

I am running the 1800 lb clutch kit in my dd. I love it. I'm running a .026 step as well. I love it. The clutch maybe a little stiff for women and I don't mean that in a condisending way. I love the way my grabs and feels.

chunkybutfunky934 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 27, 2010, 09:37:17 PM »

I got the 1200 from Marlin and I love it!!

85toy4run · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 28, 2010, 09:20:49 PM »

So when i go have my flywheel resurfaced at a machine shop i just ask for a .026 step? Is this a specialty thing or will any machine shop know?

gtoyonrocks · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 29, 2010, 12:58:49 PM »

You just ask them to step it to .026 and they will.

emsvitil · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 29, 2010, 01:56:20 PM »

Get your Sharpie and write

'Step .026" ' in the center section with your last name.............

85toy4run · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 30, 2010, 01:57:27 PM »

Thanks now i just have to find a decent machine shop to do it.

gtoyonrocks · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 30, 2010, 09:46:41 PM »

You shouldn't have a problem finding a place that can do it. There are three or four with in a couple blocks of each other where I live.

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