clutch question

[xtoy4runner88x]

Hey any of you guys run a clutch from marlin or trail gear? IM trying to find which is a better choice.. trail gear has their ceramic clutch and marlin just has a HD...


THanks marlin also comes out to be a tad cheaper..

 

[DeathCougar]

Hey any of you guys run a clutch from marlin or trail gear? IM trying to find which is a better choice.. trail gear has their ceramic clutch and marlin just has a HD...


THanks marlin also comes out to be a tad cheaper..

I ran a dual friction ceramic clutch for a while in my crawler. Hated it. Stiffest piece of nonsense ever.

Unless you are hardcore rock crawling or racing the thing, you don't need a fancy clutch. A stock Aisin clutch works perfect. I run a stock 3.0 clutch in my crawler now, and couldn't be happier. It has a 3.4 swap, R151F, and dual cases. Works great!

 

[Hyde802]

You dont want a ceramic clutch in anything that youll need to slip the clutch. Ceramics are either engaged or not.

 

[92-SR5]

I'm currently running a valeo clutch. I have abused it for over 50k miles now and it hasn't given me any issues. Just make sure to have your flywheel machined while you have it out.

 

[xtoy4runner88x]

well the marlin 1,200lb clutch doesnt seem to be that bad.. its only 33% higher load rating than a stock one.. my issue is driving around on the street, my g/f house in on an incline and has one of ditch things.. my 4runner also has a full exo cage.. its pretty heavy... it wouldnt grab and just revved up and i smelled burnt clutch. Offroad doesnt matter cuz i have dual cases.. just driving around on the street.. its only 219 from marlin.

i just wanted to know who has ran a marlin clutch, but i guessing no one, so ill be the first to test it out.. :third:

 

[Goldrush]

You will not be disappointed with the marlin clutch! Been running one in my pile for about 2 years, towed my dads 16ft boat numerous times with it and go rock crawling often. Defiantly money well spent! Just make sure u get the 1200 hd clutch, non-ceramic. Btw my pile is a 2nd gen 4cyl.