Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) I need a new clutch

[Mbschmidt]

I've got a 95 2wd standard cab with a 5 speed. just switched rear end to 3. 54 gears. i use the truck to pull an enclosed 14 foot equipment trailer around 5000 pounds through the foothills and mountains of east tennessee. I have felt the clutch slipping recently under load and am afraid it's about time for a new one (97000mi). I would like to find out what you guys think is the best deal on a clutch for my purpose.

Thanks

 

[pete97]

Call Peter at South Bend Clutch. Tell him what you will be using it for and he will recommend the correct clutch. I wouldn't buy anything but a South Bend Clutch.

 

[MGarland]

I agree, Peter has a great product and great service.

Mark

 

[Neibe]

Ditto on South Bend Clutch!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[wildmanben]

go with the Con OFE from Southbend, great towing and street clutch...

 

[arthr31]

i too need a new clutch. . i don't tow much, maybe a few times a year, probably 5-7000 lbs. I probably have about 320 to 350hp right now... i'll probably upgrade my DVs and maybe get new injectors too... with that said, which clutch would be the best choice? Should I go for the Con FE or OFE? Eventually i might get up around 500HP, but who knows... how much beyond 450 will the OFE hold?

 

[CAT 385]

The problem with a southbend is there is no slip if you are trying to start out up a slope loaded it eithere grabs or does not and that translates in to a real jerky clutch. Empty it is great, easily hold the power of my 2000 w/ comp and 275s. But if you pull heavy I would try something diffrent.



Maybe mine was not installed properly or broke in correct but I had about 10000 miles on it and no change.

 

[JRS]

My Southbend clutch is the same way, and all I have is the Rally model.

 

[CAT 385]

I had the con OFE, glad to hear mine was no an isolated deal.

 

[JRS]

Was your friction disc stamped "Made in China"?