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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 06:11 AM
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I have a question for the folks who installed the Centerforce clutch. Have you had any issues with the clutch or throwout bearing that comes with it? I ask because I am getting ready to have my throwout bearing replaced for a second time. If the after market is better, I might just go ahead and buy that. Thanks in advance.
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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man, i'd love to know this one as well. just got a new throwout bearing installed back in july and the thing has been squeaking like crazy since. would prefer replace it with something better if i can.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 07:15 AM
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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I know 07Rubi2dr just had his replaced about a month ago....I think he went with the Centerforce clutch after Whipsaw #2 Trail run. I would like to know how they are as I am getting my 3rd Throw-out bearing and clutch replaced UNDER Warranty. Ionly have 40K km on the damn JK I have not done much mud/water wheeling. I know when warranty is up....I will be replacing with a good aftermarket clutch!
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 08:00 AM
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We have a ton of the centerforce clutches in stock and I just opened one of them to verify they dont come with a new throwout bearing. I also Called Centerforce and they dont have a new one for the JK yet.

David
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Northridge4x4
We have a ton of the centerforce clutches in stock and I just opened one of them to verify they dont come with a new throwout bearing. I also Called Centerforce and they dont have a new one for the JK yet.

David
thanks for looking into this for us but bummer that there isn't a new throwout bearing. the factory one sucks!!
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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Centerforce would make a killing if they could get something out better than stock. Hell, from the sounds of everything they could throw a crushed soda can in there with a couple of 1c o-rings and we would be better off.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Northridge4x4
We have a ton of the centerforce clutches in stock and I just opened one of them to verify they dont come with a new throwout bearing. I also Called Centerforce and they dont have a new one for the JK yet.

David
Do you carry an after market bearing?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by jedi knight
do you carry an after market bearing?
or how long till center force makes one available
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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After lot of research I went with Spec Stage 3+ clutch. It comes with a very heavy duty good quality throw out bearing as well and definately better than stock.

The only thing missing was grease. Extremely happy with it.
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