Heavy duty clutch for Hilux ?

[Deleted User]

I have an 85` Hilux ( LN65 ) and am about to replace the clutch. I have heard people talk about a heavy duty model but I dont know much about them ? ----
Basicly, is there much of a difference and would you put one in instead of the standard one ? ( and why ? )

A mate of mine said that it takes more effort to push the pedal down with the Heavy Duty one ?????? If so, how much more effort --- is it anoying in City traffic ?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.






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[+dj_hansen+]

I have a heavy duty PBR in mine (LN61) cant really feel any difference in pedal pressure, it is definately more 'grabby' when releasing the clutch in any situation.

From memory it was about $120 trade, there are plenty of people have excellent results from the Exedy Safari Clutches and the 4Terrain clutches (~$500).

Basically a heavy duty clutch has a higher clamping pressure (less likely to slip when under load) and will also generally last a bit longer and be able to handle more abuse, obviously by beefing up your clutch you are then moving the weak point further down the line which can cause shock loading on other components such as gears, bearings and uni joints that may fail instead of the clutch.

Remember to gear your flywheel machine and replace as many seals and bearings as possible while the box is out to save on labour

[MUD EMPIRE]

I have a heavy duty PBR in mine (LN61) cant really feel any difference in pedal pressure, it is definately more 'grabby' when releasing the clutch in any situation.

From memory it was about $120 trade, there are plenty of people have excellent results from the Exedy Safari Clutches and the 4Terrain clutches (~$500).

Basically a heavy duty clutch has a higher clamping pressure (less likely to slip when under load) and will also generally last a bit longer and be able to handle more abuse, obviously by beefing up your clutch you are then moving the weak point further down the line which can cause shock loading on other components such as gears, bearings and uni joints that may fail instead of the clutch.

Remember to gear your flywheel machine and replace as many seals and bearings as possible while the box is out to save on labour

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I used the Safari Tuff in my LN106, grabby at first, then settled down to smooth, positive clamping.

[Deleted User]

I have a heavy duty PBR in mine (LN61) cant really feel any difference in pedal pressure, it is definately more 'grabby' when releasing the clutch in any situation.

From memory it was about $120 trade, there are plenty of people have excellent results from the Exedy Safari Clutches and the 4Terrain clutches (~$500).

Basically a heavy duty clutch has a higher clamping pressure (less likely to slip when under load) and will also generally last a bit longer and be able to handle more abuse, obviously by beefing up your clutch you are then moving the weak point further down the line which can cause shock loading on other components such as gears, bearings and uni joints that may fail instead of the clutch.

Remember to gear your flywheel machine and replace as many seals and bearings as possible while the box is out to save on labour

Thats GREAT advice -- Thanks
See my post in General Tech, under "Hilux jumping out of first gear"






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