Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

Clutch Issues

Thread Tools
 
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 11:38 AM
  #1  
palms1276's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Default Clutch Issues

I have a 2007 Jeep Wrangler a Unlimited Rubicon. Currently it has 35" tires, 6 speeds, and I'm planning on going to 37" tires and re-gearing it to 4.88. The last two times I have brought the Jeep out into the woods, it's been stalling a lot and I'm getting a smell of my clutch. My question is, do I go with a stock clutch or find an aftermarket one? Can anyone recommend an aftermarket clutch, if that is the way to go?
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 11:42 AM
  #2  
bevan7170's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
From: 16648, PA
Default

Try cleaning the throttle body first.
Reply
Old Jun 30, 2014 | 07:21 PM
  #3  
palms1276's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Default

Ok will do
Reply
Old Jun 30, 2014 | 08:38 PM
  #4  
mikepov's Avatar
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
Default

Thats a good question i was wondering the same.... when my clutch does go should i get an upgraded after market one or just replace it with a new stock one? I pretty much taught myself how to drive stick on my jeep and i beet that thing up so im sure it will go eventually
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2014 | 12:49 AM
  #5  
Mark Doiron's Avatar
JK Jedi Master
Veteran: Air Force
FJOTM Winner
15 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 14,800
Likes: 374
From: Midwest City, OK
Default

Most likely your throwout bearing goes first. Regardless, I recommend the Centerforce Dual-force clutch. It has a lighter feel (pressure on the pedal), and has more "grab" when being engaged. While working in there, also change the pressure plate, throwout bearing, and pinion nearing. Consider changing the slave cylinder, too, though that is an easy task at a later time (unless it fails in the middle of a 4,000 mile trip like mine did!).
Reply




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:16 PM.