I'm trying to be proactive with my clutch. It's close to going. Been on all the sites..SBend, Centerforce, Luk, Valair, Valeo, Sachs. I don't do alot of heavy towing, but do carry some loads occasionally. Since I have the Banks 6 gun, I want more holding power than stock..but don't need a super hd clutch. Been reading that O-Fe is the way to go.

 

Honestly if the only thing you're going to run is the 6 gun, and you're not planning on towing heavy with it turne-up, the upgraded SB or Valair organic is the best choice. Smooth engagement, better components than stock, and it'll still hold a bit more power. The O-Fe is a great clutch, but its engagement is not what you could call smooth, and anything stronger is much, much worse. I'm running a Kevlar/Ceramic Valair, and while it's not unbearable, it's still a bit of work to back a loaded trailer and my u-joints are paying the price. Also ensure you do the slave cylinder upgrade if you get anything stronger than stock; it'll save you a bunch of aggravation in the long run.

 

Appreciate the help. My dilemna is that I want and may need the ability to tow heavy in the future, but want something that has somewhat smooth engagement. The only thing I tow now is a Triton 3 place ATV trailer with my quads.

 

Call and talk to peter at southbend he will point you in the right direction.

I am running a sb3250 dual disk and as long as I use low range to back a trailer its not a major problem.


Just my .02 cents.

 

My buddy Dustin has a valair DD with 3850# pressure plate in his 6.7 and it's grabby as heck but he still hauls dozers with it. Alot of people I know use valair they are a great company

 

If you want a good single disk the SouthBend MU 1947 Con-OFE is a great choice!!!! I have it in my trans and other than being really grabby for 2nd take-offs and backing up (4wd makes this a breeze) it's an awesome clutch.

I'd do it all over again if I had to!! Price is very reasonable as well.

 

Call South Bend and talk to them about their new SDD3250, dual disc/dual friction. All of the reviews from the guys initially running it have been great. I have one ordered for my 2002. Not sure exactly when install will take place.

 

Sounds like the Con OFe is the clutch for you Call me Monday and I will hook you up with MEMBER ONLY pricing on one...you just can't beat Southbend!

They are the Innovator NOT the Imitator

 

I have a SB G56-OK great clutch pulls everything I have and then some. No clutch grab at all except when backing up a slight grade with the fiver attached, then I shift into 4 low and no problem. But this situation is pretty rare most RV places have level pull thrus. Just at some dry camping spots is where the 4 low is needed on slight grades.
I am not a sled puller,off roader or hard on my truck just drive it like I want it to last for a long time.

 

Hey Lary...thanks! Got land in WV..love it there!

 

Glad to be of service Tommy

I keep a boat on Stonewall Jackson Lake about an hour south of Morgantown...we need to hook up there drown some bait, crack a few cold ones and hope like hell the fish will leave us alone

 

Now that's my kind of fishing!!

 

Ten 4 on that! Buddy o' mine is from Grafton..probably not too far away from there. My land is outside of Harman..east of Elkins. Thanks again Larry!!