Centerforce Clutch
JK Super Freak
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From: NE, Ohio
Originally Posted by Acer343
Where would I find the master for the clutch?
JK Super Freak
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Jeep is put back together. I have one electrical issue to run down and a vibration to figure out. Otherwise the install is done. I'll try I get the write up cleaned up and posted early next week.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Park City, UT
I had a Centerforce clutch in my '89 XJ and it was a piece of really expensive junk. I had to have it replaced within 2 months and then the replacement failed a month after that! I had a stock clutch that lasted me 3 years (until I sold the XJ) without any issues after that. I will never go back to Centerforce in any of my vehicles.
JK Super Freak
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JK Enthusiast
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Just a heads-up - I tried running a Centerforce on my diesel truck and HUGE mistake. Same principle that caused it to be a problem in my Diesel applies here: Namely, the Centerforce requires a good bit of centrifugal (sp?) force to make those slider weights fully engage. In other words: for a centerforce clutch to grip fully HIGH RPMs ARE REQUIRED. This is a problem in Diesels (low RPMs compared to gassers) and rock crawling or 4 wheeling applications. That's my opinion, but also my experience.
JK Super Freak
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Originally Posted by BigMAK1
Just a heads-up - I tried running a Centerforce on my diesel truck and HUGE mistake. Same principle that caused it to be a problem in my Diesel applies here: Namely, the Centerforce requires a good bit of centrifugal (sp?) force to make those slider weights fully engage. In other words: for a centerforce clutch to grip fully HIGH RPMs ARE REQUIRED. This is a problem in Diesels (low RPMs compared to gassers) and rock crawling or 4 wheeling applications. That's my opinion, but also my experience.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Farmington, MI
Originally Posted by BadPunkin
It is my understanding that you are right about that model of clutch. The JK however takes the dual friction which I have been lead to believe works differently. I only have 60 miles on the new clutch, but can say it is very grabby at low rpms. I find myself needing more gas off the line to I overcome the initial grab.