Clutch replacement

junior3382 · Dec 3, 2014

Maybe this is covered already, I'm not sure, as I could not find anything. However, I have a 2012 JKU I need a new clutch for. Seems there is not a lot of aftermarket support for this in this area. I have found a Chrysler direct fit and a dual friction kit from Centerforce. Are there any other options? Is centerforce a decent upgrade?

Any advice or help would be appreciated folks. Thanks. ;-)

cozdude · Dec 3, 2014

First off Welcome to Wayalife! make sure you stop by and give us a wave and tell us a bit about yourself!

second, Centerforce is good (from what i have heard) in the clutch world but a fellow jeeper just had an issue with them.
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?22432-Another-manufacturer-claiming-installer-error

jnabird333 · Dec 3, 2014

Welcome to Wayalife.... Swing on over to the "Give us a wave" thread for a proper introduction....

Then, enjoy this read -> http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?22432-Another-manufacturer-claiming-installer-error

Edit... It seems I type to slow to beat the mighty coz

jnabird333 · Dec 3, 2014

cozdude said:
First off Welcome to Wayalife! make sure you stop by and give us a wave and tell us a bit about yourself!

second, Centerforce is good (from what i have heard) in the clutch world but a fellow jeeper just had an issue with them.
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?22432-Another-manufacturer-claiming-installer-error

I almost had you! "missed it by that much"

Canvas JK · Dec 3, 2014

Welcome to the WAYALIFE. From what I have read on this forum is that the OEM clutch is just as good as any aftermarket one. wayoflife ran an OEM clutch in Moby up until they did the LS swap. When it comes time to replace my clutch it will be with an OEM one.

R/
Will

ridg3runner · Dec 3, 2014

Canvas JK said:
Welcome to the WAYALIFE. From what I have read on this forum is that the OEM clutch is just as good as any aftermarket one. wayoflife ran an OEM clutch in Moby up until they did the LS swap. When it comes time to replace my clutch it will be with an OEM one.

R/
Will

Only because you drive like Betsy Ross, lmao

Canvas JK · Dec 3, 2014

ridg3runner said:
Only because you drive like Betsy Ross, lmao

:thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:

jeeeep · Dec 3, 2014

just called my buddy who's clutch we replaced last summer with an upgrade, he got his clutch kit from AMS automotive - told me it was called a series upgrade kit and it included everything required to replace a clutch.

from the other post, ridg3runner has had issues and too bad CF didn't try to provide better customer support other than send it back and we'll let you know...

sassmouth · Dec 3, 2014

I had my clutch replaced during the summer of 2013 with a Spec Stage 3+. I've been happy with it thus far.

tonywjk · Dec 19, 2014

welcome to wayalife

I have a question for you...i have an 11 sport w/manual trans, why do you need a clutch?? Just asking because mine is fine @42k miles, just wondering???

rosst192 · Dec 19, 2014

sassmouth said:
I had my clutch replaced during the summer of 2013 with a Spec Stage 3+. I've been happy with it thus far.

My question is what benefits do you gain from staging up the clutch. When I had my WRX I had to do a stage 2 clutch because the oem one couldn't handle the power but I don't see that being an issue with a jeep.

Brankz · Dec 19, 2014

I sell you one and I hook you up with a super discount, you can buy the pice of shit power torque from oreilys lol

FrankenJeeper · Dec 19, 2014

tonywjk said:
I have a question for you...i have an 11 sport w/manual trans, why do you need a clutch?? Just asking because mine is fine @42k miles, just wondering???

I'm at 134k miles with the same clutch that was in my jeep when I bought it at 38k miles.
The previous owner may have replaced it, but far as I know it's factory.

Rubizon · Dec 19, 2014

FrankenJeeper said:
I'm at 134k miles with the same clutch that was in my jeep when I bought it at 38k miles.
The previous owner may have replaced it, but far as I know it's factory.

Ya, I bought mine used with 38k miles and the clutch was completely shot when I got it.

jknikos · Dec 19, 2014

I would stick with the oem clutch. I have 90k miles and i have replaced my clutch once with oem. I think my second set isnt in a good shape either but i can get some more miles out of it. How many miles is an oem clutch supposed to last? :thinking:

Rccrwlr · Dec 19, 2014

junior3382 said:
Maybe this is covered already, I'm not sure, as I could not find anything. However, I have a 2012 JKU I need a new clutch for. Seems there is not a lot of aftermarket support for this in this area. I have found a Chrysler direct fit and a dual friction kit from Centerforce. Are there any other options? Is centerforce a decent upgrade?

Any advice or help would be appreciated folks. Thanks. ;-)

You say your in need of a new clutch. What is wrong with the clutch you have now?

sassmouth · Dec 19, 2014

tonywjk said:
I have a question for you...i have an 11 sport w/manual trans, why do you need a clutch?? Just asking because mine is fine @42k miles, just wondering???

Let's just say I was very green to offroading and completely disintegrated it because I was in 4HI while doing some mudding and shifting way too often. The organic clutch plate was basically a powdered mess. It was an expensive lesson.

sassmouth · Dec 19, 2014

rosst192 said:
My question is what benefits do you gain from staging up the clutch. When I had my WRX I had to do a stage 2 clutch because the oem one couldn't handle the power but I don't see that being an issue with a jeep.

The OEM clutch is organic while the stage 3+ is carbon-semi-metallic and is more tolerable to water and mud. I was looking to improve on my situation.

rosst192 · Dec 19, 2014

sassmouth said:
The OEM clutch is organic while the stage 3+ is carbon-semi-metallic and is more tolerable to water and mud. I was looking to improve on my situation.

Makes sense now haha

junior3382 · Dec 21, 2014

For those that run manuals, and newer then 2012, you know there is a large open gap between the 3.6 and the transmission. Chrysler says it's for venting the clutch or allowing moisture and water to run out. Well, while digging into a hole, I filled the bell housing up with mud and a ton of crap through this "gap". I blew out my slave cylinder which puked all my brake fluid all over my already muddy clutch. I have replaced the slave cylinder and I used the cleaners in the shop to clean the clutch the best I could. It's actually all but back to normal. And it does not slip 98% of the time.... just every once in a while under a hard accel. So I may be good for a while. But in my searching before all this was clear to me, I just could find another one aftermarket. And I have been a jeeper for years, and a firm believer that you do not replace OEM with OEM. You upgrade. Lol. Hence why I was looking for an upgrade. If that makes sense. I will probably still need one,

But like I said, it's holding up for now.... just need to stay out of the deep holes for a while and hope someone makes a decent, affordable replacement clutch for it soon! Lmao

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