well i was cruising down the interstate today and went to change lanes and boom. i think the input shaft or something in the clutch broke. i was pullin a gooseneck so i figured it was the shaft. But anyways i think im goin to go ahead and get a dual disc with the big shaft.
what kind would u all recomend for a daily driver that tows sometimes, hot rods around at times, and would like to pull a few times next year. would the 3250 dd be too small of plate load? how driveable is the 3600 from southbend? i like the valair 3400 but would like to hear what u all have to say!! anything is helpful, even the where i can get the best deal!!

Thanks!

 

Valair was removed from this forum because of their business practices, I would not waste my hard earned dollars in that manner.

 

I bought a 3250 DD & was very happy with it for daily driving & towing. The sled pulling doesn't work so well. I pulled 4 times & the clutch worked great, then I twisted a input shaft. I called Peter & he sent me out 2 new clutch discs with 1 3/8" splines free of charge. I bought the input shaft & installed the new discs using the old pressure & floater. The truck shifted like a new truck & I was in love. I sled pulled twice this year & the truck got hard to get into gear [floater plate warped]. Peter just sent me a 3600# 12cb which is getting installed Monday. Customer service from Peter is great, I am a Southbend guy for life. I know guys who have 30+ hooks on a 3600 with no troubles at all, get the 3600, better suited for your needs.

 

What happened if you dont mind telling us?

 

thanks J lent. thats what i was lookin for, jus wish few more ppl would reply. im guessing u had teh small input shaft when u twisted it. is the 3600 good to tow with? is it hard to take off or anything? and what about pedal pressure, how different is that?

 

I got a new SB a couple months back and am very happy with it. I've only pulled about 8000 lbs with it so far and its smooth and strong. I don't really hot rod my truck much, though. The service from Southbend was exceptional and my trans guy said its a great clutch.

Kurt

 

well me and dad jus got the tranny off and the clutch out. center of the clutch disc blew apart. soo. the shaft looks fine but honestly do u all think i should go ahead and get the bigger one. what r the real chances of it breaking?

 

Yep stock input twisted. My brother has the 3600# & it tows fine, you just need to keep the revs up when pulling out from a stop on a hill while loaded heavy. Other than that, it is great. Pedal is firmer than stock & definately not a stop & go traffic clutch, leg gets tired in long lines. My 3250 was slightly harder than stock. If the 3250 would hold up better to sledpulling, I would have kept it because it was really smooth.

 

If you're getting a dual disc the bigger shaft is a requirement...

 

i have the 3250.... it is smooth, shifts well, and holds the power!!!

 

yeah i made the mistake of that too....i miss my SB CON FE....

 

No doubt the 3250 is one great clutch. I absolutely loved the clutch, but it just doesn't hold up well to sled pulling.

 

South bend customer service is hard to beat IMO.