Cat Cracker

Well. just as I re-assemble my gauges and get them working properly, (thanx RattlinRam) I am on my way to the local Wally-Mart and the engine revs, and the truck doesnt accelerate. It will slip in every gear if I try to accelerate to quickly. Natually, its NOT covered by the warranty. (39,500mi)<br>So, I hear alot about southbend clutches, just wanted some opinions if thats the way to go, or what. Also, I have never installed a clutch before, so if I cant enlist a friend to help, does anyone know any shops around west-central Ohio that does? Sorry for the long post, but I'm a little frustrated with my truck right now. Worst part is telling my kids we cant go camping this weekend...Cat Cracker.

Superduty12v

A clutch is very simple to install so as long as you're capable of pulling the transmission yourself then it's quite alright. My opinion on South Bend clutch is so: Their clutches are good quality, they're not the cheapest clutch company but they are very helpful in sending everything you need to install a clutch like the input tool and what not. The South Bend clutch I bought looked like they just through something together and sent it. It was a Luk Gold pressure plate and some other brand disc with a general throw-out bearing. It wasn't cheap either ($650) But I also was using it as an adapter clutch so that might have jacked the price. As long as the price of your application sounds good to you then I would recommend South Bend for the history of satisfied customers... but I don't see the difference in buying SB or a Luk clutch [undecided]

Cat Cracker

Well went ahead and ordered the South Bend Con ofe. Cant procrastinate too long on what to order, maybe by then my stealth pump cover will be here...then, lookout... ;D<br> Thanx for the input Superduty12v.<br><br> Cat Cracker

papaduck

If the clutch is out on the truck listed in your sig - the power train warranty is 70,000 miles.

Shovelhead

Ah yes, but the clutch is a &quot;Wear-Item&quot; like brake pads. <br>Normally not covered.

KSwanner

That worries me that your clutch is already gone. Are you BOMBED any??????? This worries me because I got a job this summer hauling hay. I guess Ill see what happens. Kyle

bulthisl

The clutch is not hard to change as long as you have the tools and jack to do the job.<br>I have changed several in these trucks the last one was 3 days ago.<br>I've put clutches in others [ cars , trucks , tractors , ect. ]<br>for many years and no prob with the right tools.<br>The South Bend is a great clutch and yes they use a Luk plate but it is modified.<br>IMHO it's alot better clutch for these trucks that are on the road than the others out there. <br>Nuf said before a war starts .<br>Don't want or intend to do that.<br>Anyway good luck with your truck.<br>If you were a little closer maybe I could work something out foe ya.<br><br> : Eddie : 8)