Time for a new clutch

[Octanejunkie]

My clutch started slipping and is ready for a refresh

What's the recommended replacement?
Stock, Stage 2?
Any particular brand?

 

[Dezert4Runner]

My clutch started slipping and is ready for a refresh

What's the recommended replacement?
Stock, Stage 2?
Any particular brand?

The only time I’ve had a clutch replaced in my 2000 I used an Aisin. I didn’t want to mess around with a HD clutch because I daily it and wanted to play it safe

 

[Notcrow-of-judgement]

Duralast ftw

 

[Octanejunkie]

Leaning towards the rec by @Dezert4Runner I'm going Aisin, except for the flywheel, which will be Sachs based on reputation and availability



Found a local shop that will use customer supplied parts, and turn it around in a day or 2 max - plus they will warranty their work (not the parts)

Anything else I should add to this besides a rear main seal?

 

[Notcrow-of-judgement]

Duralast = lifetime warranty

 

[Dezert4Runner]

Leaning towards the rec by @Dezert4Runner I'm going Aisin, except for the flywheel, which will be Sachs based on reputation and availability

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Found a local shop that will use customer supplied parts, and turn it around in a day or 2 max - plus they will warranty their work (not the parts)

Anything else I should add to this besides a rear main seal?

Good call on the rear main seal. I had also had it done on mine while they were in there.

 

[Octanejunkie]

Good call on the rear main seal. I had also had it done on mine while they were in there.

Ordered Toyota 90311-A0027 RMS from the dealer for $37

 

[Notcrow-of-judgement]

The valucraft is 40.7 % more gooder than anything oem

 

[Octanejunkie]

The valucraft is 40.7 % more gooder than anything oem

Appreciated, and as many contractors like to say
"Looks good from my house"

I will leave those brands and selections for you and stick with Toyota/OEM.
20+ years of service is better than a lifetime warranty on cheap import parts.

 

[Dan H]

I always went with the taillight warranty. If the taillights go out of sight the warranty is expired.

 

[Notcrow-of-judgement]

Appreciated, and as many contractors like to say
"Looks good from my house"

I will leave those brands and selections for you and stick with Toyota/OEM.
20+ years of service is better than a lifetime warranty on cheap import parts.

It's OK to be afraid of high quality parts

 

[madtaco461]

I run an LC engineering clutch. It's a bit stronger than stock. Holds pretty well to abuse.
Flywheel bolts are supposedly one time use.

 

[Octanejunkie]

I run an LC engineering clutch. It's a bit stronger than stock. Holds pretty well to abuse.
Flywheel bolts are supposedly one time use.

The LCE clutch that I looked at was over $800 delivered...
I'll validate with my shop before I drop my rig off

 

[madtaco461]

Nah mine was a bit over 300 plus shipping. This is what I'm running, but for the 4 banger motor.

Pro Clutch Kit - 5VZ (1995-2004) (10'')

Looking for a quality clutch that wont break the bank? Look no further, LCEngineering has what you need with this Pro Clutch kit. Get yours here.

www.lceperformance.com

 

[Octanejunkie]

Flywheel bolts are supposedly one time use.

I ordered 8 flywheel bolts and 6 pressure plate bolts from Yotashop

What about a rear main shaft seal shim?

 

[madtaco461]

I didn't use any special parts to pull my main seal like this guy. I drill a small hole in the face of the seal. Not too deep. Thread in a small wood screw. Pull the seal out with pliers from the head of that wood screw.

Sometimes you can use a small dental pick, but be sure not to scratch anything

 

[Octanejunkie]

I didn't use any special parts to pull my main seal like this guy. I drill a small hole in the face of the seal. Not too deep. Thread in a small wood screw. Pull the seal out with pliers from the head of that wood screw.

Sometimes you can use a small dental pick, but be sure not to scratch anything

I watched that lol

 

[Octanejunkie]

Nah mine was a bit over 300 plus shipping. This is what I'm running, but for the 4 banger motor.

Pro Clutch Kit - 5VZ (1995-2004) (10'')

Looking for a quality clutch that wont break the bank? Look no further, LCEngineering has what you need with this Pro Clutch kit. Get yours here.

www.lceperformance.com

I really wish I had done more research, that looks like a really nice clutch, but I figure if Aisin/ OEM lasted 20 years, I'd be okay for a few years going that route

I ordered up fresh factory flywheel and pressure plate bolts from Yoda shop and I'm thinking about getting a rear main seal sleeve, too. Just in case...

 

[madtaco461]

I had a trans grenade on me. I had time to shop for a clutch.

 

[Octanejunkie]

I ordered up fresh factory flywheel and pressure plate bolts from Yoda shop and I'm thinking about getting a rear main seal sleeve, too. Just in case...

Called Yotashop and caught my order before it shipped. Mike was able to add a sleeve for me, no additional shipping fee.