Best Clutch??

[MSGGrunt]

I did search, but didn't find a whole lot of information. I am installing a H42 in my 1988 FJ62 that will have a FJ79 pick-up body mounted on it and will need a heavy duty clutch. What does everyone recommend and where to get it?

I have heard good things about the kit sold by Marvin's Crawlers.
Ebay has Luk for under $200.00 which I have heard good things about, but maybe made in China and crap after all?
I'm sure OEM is good choice? Cost from Dan?
Napa?
Exedy?

Thanks...

 

[Crelok]

hey,my 2 cents,get the original toyota heavy duty one...i have heard nothing but good about them.

 

[RAMZ]

x2
with toyota you know what you are getting!

 

[Drunken Ira Hayes]

I have an HD from Specter that does pretty well, it was an Aisin if I recall correctly. As was stated above, you'd be well served to go with anything Aisin/ OE.

Brad

 

[cwwfj60]

Hey sounds like your building a pretty cool truck. I just did my clutch and I used a daikin brand which is japanese and considered oem quality but i would definitely go for oem toyota if you can. The daikin clutch came with a new throw out bearing and alignment tool but no pilot bearing, or rear main seal but i don't believe any come with that. I'm all about changing the parts while your there but i was short on parts with this kit so i didn't change the pilot bearing. mine ran me about 150 which is shop cost where i work so if you can get toyota oem around 200 i would go for it....otherwise the daikin has been a good alternative.

 

[MutleyFJ62]

Exedy standard duty, have the flywheel steeped an extra 5 thou' when its machined and you'll be fine.

 

[Michael Hanson]

Aisian. mIke

 

[MSGGrunt]

I am kind of leaning towards Marlin's kit. It is on sale this weekend, not that that really matters, for $169.00. He doesn't state that the disc is Aisin, but it leads you to believe it is on their site and has a Japanese made TO bearing. Does this appear to be a decent kit in quality for the money?

I also looked at Specter's kit, which is more money, but you get a rear main seal. I'm buying a clutch though and that is the main concern. Specter's has the rubber dampers in the disc vs Marvin's springs. I was always led to believe that springs were better?

Heavy Duty Clutch Kit (1,200 lb) | Marlin Crawler, Inc.

 

[Rusty Pig]

I think that clutch is for a 4 cylinder truck, you may want to call Marlin to confirm for a 60. I hope I'm wrong as that is a rockin price.

 

[FJ62 BattleCruiser]

Aisin or Daikin =D=
Both are Japan made. You won't go wrong with both, they are cheaper than toyota.

 

[MSGGrunt]

That is for a FJ60 according to Marlin's site.

 

[Cruiser Corps]

The aisin clutch disc is what was used by Toyota in the majority of their clutch set ups. The Sachs clutch kit is also a very good quality set up to use.

 

[Spike Strip]

Aisin/Asco Clutch is the OEM ...

If you buy a Toyota OE, the PP ONLY comes as a reman now.

You can get a "kit" with Aisin/Asco disc and PP and Koyo release and NSK or Koyo pilot.

I bought from these guys:
Toyota Land Cruiser 75 76 77-84 85 86 87 New Clutch Kit: eBay Motors (item 330363937110 end time Jul-25-10 21:24:41 PDT)

 

[Cruzerman]

I too vote for the Aisin/Asco w/ Koyo TO and pilot bearings. Widely available for a decent price.

 

[MSGGrunt]

Are the rubber dampers on the disc less reliable/strong/longevity than the spring design like those pictured above in the Marlin Kit? It seems Marlin's is a reputable company and I assume their clutch would be of good quality.

 

[lehiguy]

Look around, you can probably get yours rebuilt. Mutlyfj62 made a good point, I did the same with the shoulder cut, held better.

 

[Spook50]

I take it the same clutch that's used in 4-spd 60 series is also still used when converting to an H55?

I ask since I'm converting my 62 to an H55 (hopefully. it looks like the money I sent via PP still hasn't been accepted) and was wondering I can just use an '87 60 as a vehicle reference when getting a clutch.

 

[Trollhole]

Best price I have found for Aisin components. Shipping is free over $59

1986 TOYOTA - Clutch Components Products - All-foreign Car Parts


Anytime I find a good deal I put the link in my thread below in my sig. If you find one better let me know and I'll add it.


I like the Marlin kit as well. I like the heavy duty pressure plate looks like the finger design is better.

 

[Trollhole]

Also Aisin came out with a Torque Master clutch last year. I have yet to use one but from the looks of it it might be a really good upgrade.
http://www.aisinaftermarket.jp/en/information/2009/pdf/0925_1_01.pdf





Model Year Engine Type Body Type Clutch Set Clutch Disc Clutch Cover Pressure Load (N) Up Ratio (%)
AISIN No. AISIN No. Genuine Part No. AISIN No. Genuine Part No.

LAND CRUISER 88.08-89.10 3F FJ62..MTM HST-010 HDT-005 31250-36341 HCT-006 31210-36160 7,350 25%
31250-36342 31210-36161
31210-36330
LAND CRUISER 88.09-89.10 3F FJ7#..MTM HDT-005 31250-36341 HCT-006 31210-36160
31250-36342 31210-36161
31210-36330
LAND CRUISER 76.07-77.03 F,2F FJ4#,55 HST-009 HDT-005 31250-36341 HCT-007 31210-60100 8,350 31%
31250-36342 31210-60101
31210-36350
LAND CRUISER 90.01-95.01 1HDT HDJ80..5F HST-014 HDT-006 31250-60232 HCT-008 31210-60121 8,340 21%
31250-60400 31210-60122
LAND CRUISER 84.11-90.01 2L,2LT LJ70 HST-001 HDT-007 31250-60151 HCT-001 31210-22100 5,400 23%

 

[lehiguy]

I take it the same clutch that's used in 4-spd 60 series is also still used when converting to an H55?

I ask since I'm converting my 62 to an H55 (hopefully. it looks like the money I sent via PP still hasn't been accepted) and was wondering I can just use an '87 60 as a vehicle reference when getting a clutch.

It's the same clutch for the H55F.