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Which Clutch for replacement?

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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 04:44 AM
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Default Which Clutch for replacement?

I'm coming up on 100,000 miles on my '07 JKU and feel as though its about time to do a little preventative maintenance. I obviously use my jeep as a daily driver but would like something more rugged as well. would would you guys reccommend?
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:56 AM
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well, if your factory clutch has lasted you this long and hasn't been giving you any problems, i might recommend just getting another one of those. in the past, i might have recommended a centerforce but, the few people i know who've replaced their clutch with one had mixed opinions about it.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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Anyone else?
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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Just replaced mine last month and got 60k out of the stock unit before the throw-out bearing gave out, nay disingrated......I researched many aftermarket units but ended up with a OEM from rockauto.com as the weak link is supposedly the throw-out bearing and all the HD aftermarket still include a OEM bearing in their kits, so i figured that I would most likely be in there again might as well just stick with the stock units and save the cash.

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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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I know a lot of the TJ guys swear by LuK clutches. Wonder if they have one for a JK?
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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No aftermarket throw out bearing replacement? Or they just don't come with the kits? I feel pretty lucky with 95000 mi. Without issue then! I thought it was a little premature. Nobody else on here has actually changed clutch with aftermarket? Let's hear some success/ horror stories to confirm which lot to install. Thanks guys!
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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I replaced my stock one with the luk and personally I would not get another one I've only had it for about 5000 kms and already the throw out bearing is making noise
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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I am replacing mine soon. I am on throw out bearing #3 (past replaced under warrnty). Planning on just using the lifetime warrantied one from Autozone. From my expierence unless I am upping my HP alot no need to go crazy with the clutch. Plus if it takes a crap I got Free parts to replace it with.
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