Which Clutch

[IRLGW]

I think the clutch on my 12v Manual is beginning to go although I had been planning to change it for doing a bit of overlanding anyway. Is there a preferred type or is the toyota one best. I did a quick search but on the site but nothing definitive came up

 

[chriscolleman]

I've had mileages out of Toy clutches to not even consider an aftermarket one.

My previous 2.4 cyl landcruiser needed gear changes just about every minute to have enough power to get somewhere.
The first clutch lasted something like 250.000 km.

Just ask mister Toy if the is a difference between the clutch used for the 3.5 ton vehicle and the one that can tow 6.5 ton. I'd opt for the 6.5 ton version. Will be a little more hardwearing.

 

[IRLGW]

Just when you think you know it all... Seriously though, does toyota supply two different clutches? Why not just a 6.5 ton one? Are they heavier on the pedal? I noticed the clutch only appears to slip when you change quick after pulling out of a junction say. I'm assuming this is early sign of cluch wear although could the clutch cylinder be lazy?

 

[chriscolleman]

When I got the tranny rebuilt, I did some clutches research on the aussie forums.

Indeed you'd think a clutch is a clutch.
Seems there are normal duty clutches and heavy duty ones.
Some people who put in the heavy duty ones had shudder on takeoff, some didn't.

So as my vehicle is the OEM heavy load version with the tranny that needs work to get it into gear. Well I just stuck with the original clutch it came with.

As for foot peddle pressure, I can't really complain. But that is just me, I'm use to it.
The other half on the odd occasion she drives the truck always complains it's a bit of a workout.

 

[karl webster]

Ive mentioned this before but I had a clutch for my bmw and put a luk clutch in it. Bmw clutch was luks clutch in there box.

Karl

 

[chriscolleman]

The car manufacturers relie on those brand name subcontractors helping them develop just about every part of the vehicle.

I recently ordered an OEM BMW airfilter made by MANN to replace the aftermarket MANN filter in the BMW.
Although the fit of the aftermarket airfilter was more than ok!
The OEM one fit more snuggly than the aftermarket version, made by the same manufacturer.
Who expected that??

As a chainsaw dealer I've seen a lot of parts which seem exactly the same to the eye.
But have a different level of performance, in most cases satisfactory.
Never have I seen an aftermarket company specialising in competitive price parts actually going beyond the performance of OEM parts.

Don't know who makes the Toy clutches, but I'm sure one of their clutches will do fine.

 

[Rob]

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[Cptsideways]

That might explain the painfully heavy clutch on my old 24v

 

[chriscolleman]

AISIN sure does make an awfull lot of automotive stuff.

Even wheelchairs

 

[Rob]

That might explain the painfully heavy clutch on my old 24v

Some 24v 80s do not have power assisted clutches, like mine

 

[frank rabbets]

We have to be careful not make assumptions. A given manufacturer may make an OME clutch to a certain quality and another one of an inferior quality for the same car for another outlet.

How hard is it to change a clutch on an 80. I dread the day when I have to do mine; or is it easy?

Frank

 

[chriscolleman]

Biggest problem is precisionlifting the combined gearbox and the transfer case.
These are bolted together and are real heavy.
I bought myself one of those hydraulic gearbox lifters.

The rest is just easy going, coffee and repair manual at hand.

 

[Jon Wildsmith]

I'd leave the transfer box off and deal with the gearbox on it's own. The manual box isn't all that heavy really, much lighter than the auto box's.