Clutch Upgrade for 100 Series Landcruiser
Submitted: Monday, Jan 19, 2009 at 00:14
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GaznStace
Hi all,
I will be doing some serious towing shortly with my 2001 4.5L Petrol 100 Series Landcruiser. Beside chewing a lot of petrol, I am thinking a clutch upgrade may be advisable.
The trailer I am towing will be at the maximum of the cruisers capacity (3.5T) and the original clutch has done 130,000km including allsorted towing to 2T plus a heap of offroad work.
Whilst the existing clutch seems fine, I'd hate to get halfway on my journey to have it fail. So I think prevention is better than the cure in this case.
Thus can anybody recommend a good replacement clutch (with good drivability) and an approximate install cost?
Also anybody you would recommend to do the job?
thanks heaps
Garry
Reply By: Member - Nick (TAS) - Monday, Jan 19, 2009 at 07:35
Monday, Jan 19, 2009 at 07:35
Ive just fitted a Exedy Safari tuff clutch to our cruiser, awsome clutch and no shudder.Ive never heard any bad reports about one.
Cost for clutch was around $750.Not sure on fitting costs as I fitted it myself.
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Reply By: Member - Troll 81 (QLD) - Monday, Jan 19, 2009 at 10:06
Monday, Jan 19, 2009 at 10:06
What ever you go for just make sure it's a heavy duty one
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Reply By: gezza100 - Monday, Jan 19, 2009 at 10:09
Monday, Jan 19, 2009 at 10:09
Hi Garry,
I just replaced the clutch in my 99 GXL (aftermarket turbo), with a 4terrain heavy duty clutch, the clutch itself cost $800, $75 for a flywheel machine, $55 for a new spigot and around $400 for labour, all up around $1300. Its plenty of cash but like you said once its done, it wont need to be done for many k's and you wont have it in the back of your mind.
I tow an offroad camper, around 800kg and it is a dream with the new clutch, i would definately recommend it.
Gezza
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Reply By: Cruiser 2091 - Monday, Jan 19, 2009 at 11:25
Monday, Jan 19, 2009 at 11:25
My first Landcruiser done 210,000 Klms before I traded it, all on the original clutch.
Second Landcruiser 330,000 before it was sold, original cluth.
Now I drive an auto so cannot give any more info.
Best regards
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Reply By: Max 460 - Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 at 20:05
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 at 20:05
Here's another vote for the Exedy Safari H/D clutch (part number; TYD107YTF)
Had one istalled in my 105 series (with turbo) after the g/box needed changing. Much better than the original
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Reply By: GaznStace - Thursday, Jan 22, 2009 at 12:26
Thursday, Jan 22, 2009 at 12:26
Thanks everyone for your replies. I think I'll play it safe and upgrade the clutch.
Also does anyone have any recomendations as to good brake pads for heavy duty towing?
ta'
Garry
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