Clutch type and towing

Hey All,

Got a quick question for everyone. I have a 97 Tacoma 2WD 4cyl and
need to tow a 2000lb tent trailer (say like once a month or so on non
hilly areas). The clutch that is in the truck right now needs to be
replaced. Soooo, do you recommend the stock ASCO or Centerforce Dual
Friction or ?

Thanks for the advice!

[email]jdsuowner@yahoo.com[/email] wrote:[color=blue]
>
> Hey All,
>
> Got a quick question for everyone. I have a 97 Tacoma 2WD 4cyl and
> need to tow a 2000lb tent trailer (say like once a month or so on non
> hilly areas). The clutch that is in the truck right now needs to be
> replaced. Soooo, do you recommend the stock ASCO or Centerforce Dual
> Friction or ?
>
> Thanks for the advice![/color]

The stock clutch has worked well for you so far, and a 2000 lb tent
trailer is well within the capability of your truck.

Stiffer clutches tend to be harder to mash. If you do a lot of stop and
go driving this may get tiresome.

My two cents...

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Ok, thanks for the advice. I think I will order up a stock Toyota
clutch and put it in then.

Next question for ya, anyone have any advice,tips, or links when
installing a clutch on these 2WD Tacoma's?


harriswest wrote:[color=blue]
> [email]jdsuowner@yahoo.com[/email] wrote:[color=green]
> >
> > Hey All,
> >
> > Got a quick question for everyone. I have a 97 Tacoma 2WD 4cyl and
> > need to tow a 2000lb tent trailer (say like once a month or so on non
> > hilly areas). The clutch that is in the truck right now needs to be
> > replaced. Soooo, do you recommend the stock ASCO or Centerforce Dual
> > Friction or ?
> >
> > Thanks for the advice![/color]
>
> The stock clutch has worked well for you so far, and a 2000 lb tent
> trailer is well within the capability of your truck.
>
> Stiffer clutches tend to be harder to mash. If you do a lot of stop and
> go driving this may get tiresome.
>
> My two cents...
>
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> --
> Mike Harris
> Austin, TX[/color]

Thisd is probably pretty close - I used it for an 85 2wd pu and a 90 4wd 4
Rnr. Key is several long socket extensions (like 4' worth) and a rented
trans jack makes replacement a lot easier.

[url]http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/4Runner/maintenance/clutch/[/url]

<jdsuowner@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1143391559.094453.25210@g10g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
> Ok, thanks for the advice. I think I will order up a stock Toyota
> clutch and put it in then.
>
> Next question for ya, anyone have any advice,tips, or links when
> installing a clutch on these 2WD Tacoma's?
>
>
> harriswest wrote:[color=green]
>> [email]jdsuowner@yahoo.com[/email] wrote:[color=darkred]
>> >
>> > Hey All,
>> >
>> > Got a quick question for everyone. I have a 97 Tacoma 2WD 4cyl and
>> > need to tow a 2000lb tent trailer (say like once a month or so on non
>> > hilly areas). The clutch that is in the truck right now needs to be
>> > replaced. Soooo, do you recommend the stock ASCO or Centerforce Dual
>> > Friction or ?
>> >
>> > Thanks for the advice![/color]
>>
>> The stock clutch has worked well for you so far, and a 2000 lb tent
>> trailer is well within the capability of your truck.
>>
>> Stiffer clutches tend to be harder to mash. If you do a lot of stop and
>> go driving this may get tiresome.
>>
>> My two cents...
>>
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>> --
>> Mike Harris
>> Austin, TX[/color]
>[/color]

[email]jdsuowner@yahoo.com[/email] wrote:[color=blue]
> Ok, thanks for the advice. I think I will order up a stock Toyota
> clutch and put it in then.
>
> Next question for ya, anyone have any advice,tips, or links when
> installing a clutch on these 2WD Tacoma's?
>[/color]
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Two things,

First, I agree with Mike........go OEM on the clutch. also imo


Second.....
Price shop the clutch job, ask for them to use OEM parts, and see what
the
going rate is BEFORE you attempt to do the job yourself. Ask about
warranties.


I have no qualms with anyone doing their own repairs, or simply
saving money
by doing their own repairs. But......I've seen to many guys go through
the motions
of anqst and disgust to not at least offer up the above suggestion.

The job is doable. It's tricky. It takes a bit of finesse. It
definately requires a bit
of dexterity and a good tool selection is extremely helpfull on one of
these clutch
jobs. If you noticed the reference in one of the other replies about
the 4 foot socket
extension.....well....I own one....believe me when I tell you, I
purchased it because
of Yota's and Nissan standard trannies.
Keep this in mind, if you snap off an exhaust bolt....an aceltylene
torch makes
quick work of fixing the problem. If you don't own a "top quality"
pilot bearing
removal tool (mine was $80), you need to be handy with a hammer and a
chisel.
If you "crunch" the pilot bearing going back in, you'll need to get
another one.
If your working on your back.......add 4 hours to the time it usually
takes to get
the job done. All this and much more can turn this 3 hour job into a
nightmare
quickly.....unless you have a shop and the appropriate tools and
supplies.
Again, the job is doable. My intention is NOT to disway you from
doing the
job yourself, it is rather to give you what you asked for.....advice.

Any whooo.....
my 2 cents worth.



good luck, and let us know.


~:~
MarshMonster
~tranny tech~

<MarshMonster2624@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1143430318.936701.59850@g10g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
>
> [email]jdsuowner@yahoo.com[/email] wrote:[color=green]
>> Ok, thanks for the advice. I think I will order up a stock Toyota
>> clutch and put it in then.
>>
>> Next question for ya, anyone have any advice,tips, or links when
>> installing a clutch on these 2WD Tacoma's?
>>[/color]
> =============
> =============
> Two things,
>
> First, I agree with Mike........go OEM on the clutch. also imo
>
>
> Second.....
> Price shop the clutch job, ask for them to use OEM parts, and see what
> the
> going rate is BEFORE you attempt to do the job yourself. Ask about
> warranties[/color]

Oh, yeah? Well, I agree with MarshMonster. <G>

Toyota's service manuals recommend pulling the engine to replace the clutch
on the 2WD Tacos. The difficulty is that the transmission cross member is
integral with the frame and can't be removed.

You can drop the transmission without pulling the engine but getting to all
of the bolts is fiddly and you'll have to support the rear of the engine.
Getting everything lined up for reassembly is a lot of fun too. The
consensus among those I know who have done this fix is that if they had to
do it again they'd either have a shop do it or pull the engine.

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Mike Harris wrote in message:

Oh, yeah? Well, I agree with MarshMonster.

<G>> --

Mike Harris
Austin, TX
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be carefull, yer a nice enough feller.......
wouldn't want you to go get'n "flamed by association".


~:~
MarshMonster
~sipps his shroom juice~

What's a "typical" price range for a clutch replacement in a 2WD
Taco? I've got a '94 that needs it and I'm just interested in hearing
other people's experiences with shop replacements.

I live in Houston, if that makes any difference price wise.

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>> [email]jdsuowner@yahoo.com[/email] wrote:[color=darkred]
>>> Ok, thanks for the advice. I think I will order up a stock Toyota
>>> clutch and put it in then.
>>>
>>> Next question for ya, anyone have any advice,tips, or links when
>>> installing a clutch on these 2WD Tacoma's?
>>>[/color][/color][/color]