Highcountry

Will you guys forgive me for another lecture?

Given that you stated that it is slipping, there is only ONE way to
repair it correctly. You will need to replace the Clutch Disc,
Clutch Cover (pressure plate), Carrier Bearing Assembly (throw out
bearing) and the most often neglected part, the FLYWHEEL itself.

You can "cheap out" and get the flywheel resurfaced, it may work for a
while. However, the days of big heavy hunks of steel for flywheels are
over. The "fuel efficient" gurus have mandated light weight, and that
precludes durability. Another thing to watch for is the beloved "Made
in China" label. Most folks don't know, but ZOOM performance
clutches are made in China!

If you plan on keeping the Jeep for a long time, the only true fix is
spend what it takes to purchase ALL of the above listed parts from
Jeep and be finished for good. I have seen too many "re-dos" caused by
partial fixes.

Good Luck, Bruce

Mike Romain

Seeing as the original lasted 'you' this long, I would recommend
replacing it with OEM.

I tried an aftermarket clutch in my CJ7 and killed it in 13 months. You
know, one month after the warranty ran out....

I then went back to my 'original' 1986 Borg Warner pressure plate and
the new clutch disk and it is running strong still.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

jbjeep wrote:
> I need to replace the clutch in my TJ. Any recommendations for good
> aftermarket brands? I need something strong that will hold up for another 8-9
> years! Thanks.
> -jenn

Mike Romain

Seeing as the original lasted 'you' this long, I would recommend
replacing it with OEM.

I tried an aftermarket clutch in my CJ7 and killed it in 13 months. You
know, one month after the warranty ran out....

I then went back to my 'original' 1986 Borg Warner pressure plate and
the new clutch disk and it is running strong still.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

jbjeep wrote:
> I need to replace the clutch in my TJ. Any recommendations for good
> aftermarket brands? I need something strong that will hold up for another 8-9
> years! Thanks.
> -jenn

Mike Romain

Seeing as the original lasted 'you' this long, I would recommend
replacing it with OEM.

I tried an aftermarket clutch in my CJ7 and killed it in 13 months. You
know, one month after the warranty ran out....

I then went back to my 'original' 1986 Borg Warner pressure plate and
the new clutch disk and it is running strong still.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

jbjeep wrote:
> I need to replace the clutch in my TJ. Any recommendations for good
> aftermarket brands? I need something strong that will hold up for another 8-9
> years! Thanks.
> -jenn

Mike Romain

Seeing as the original lasted 'you' this long, I would recommend
replacing it with OEM.

I tried an aftermarket clutch in my CJ7 and killed it in 13 months. You
know, one month after the warranty ran out....

I then went back to my 'original' 1986 Borg Warner pressure plate and
the new clutch disk and it is running strong still.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

jbjeep wrote:
> I need to replace the clutch in my TJ. Any recommendations for good
> aftermarket brands? I need something strong that will hold up for another 8-9
> years! Thanks.
> -jenn

L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III

Hi Earle,
So have I and it jammed the pressure plate so as to not let me disengage
it.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
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"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:mKidnY81QtHXI1fYnZ2dnUVZ_rCsnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Bill,
>
> When I was younger I had the dampener springs fall out of the clutch on my
> Valiant, so I welded the center together. I drove it like that for a long
> time too. I agree, "remanufactured or new stock disk and pressure plate"
> for this application, especially if the first set lasted 8-9 years.
> Remember that there are exactly two clutch pedal positions, up and down.
>
> Earle

L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III

Hi Earle,
So have I and it jammed the pressure plate so as to not let me disengage
it.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:mKidnY81QtHXI1fYnZ2dnUVZ_rCsnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Bill,
>
> When I was younger I had the dampener springs fall out of the clutch on my
> Valiant, so I welded the center together. I drove it like that for a long
> time too. I agree, "remanufactured or new stock disk and pressure plate"
> for this application, especially if the first set lasted 8-9 years.
> Remember that there are exactly two clutch pedal positions, up and down.
>
> Earle

L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III

Hi Earle,
So have I and it jammed the pressure plate so as to not let me disengage
it.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:mKidnY81QtHXI1fYnZ2dnUVZ_rCsnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Bill,
>
> When I was younger I had the dampener springs fall out of the clutch on my
> Valiant, so I welded the center together. I drove it like that for a long
> time too. I agree, "remanufactured or new stock disk and pressure plate"
> for this application, especially if the first set lasted 8-9 years.
> Remember that there are exactly two clutch pedal positions, up and down.
>
> Earle

L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III

Hi Earle,
So have I and it jammed the pressure plate so as to not let me disengage
it.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:mKidnY81QtHXI1fYnZ2dnUVZ_rCsnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Bill,
>
> When I was younger I had the dampener springs fall out of the clutch on my
> Valiant, so I welded the center together. I drove it like that for a long
> time too. I agree, "remanufactured or new stock disk and pressure plate"
> for this application, especially if the first set lasted 8-9 years.
> Remember that there are exactly two clutch pedal positions, up and down.
>
> Earle

Jeff Strickland

Jenn,
I have a Center Force thast I REALLY like. It is a bit grabby, but that is a
good quality when offroading, and is easy to become accustomed to.





"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:u44ls2dvhr86r52iauuef85brs248imsts@4ax.com...
>I need to replace the clutch in my TJ. Any recommendations for good
> aftermarket brands? I need something strong that will hold up for another
> 8-9
> years! Thanks.
> -jenn