Time for a new Clutch in the 60

[Doc]

The newly aquired 1987 Fj60 is in need of a new clutch. I bought it that way, slips a little in high gear on the highway if you put some load on it.

Question- OE replacement the best way to go here? Or should I get something aftermarket?

I'm brand new to cruisers, and this will be the first repair on the 60. It's my daily driver, so I don't want a hugely stiff pedal, but I do plan on some light to moderate off-road wandering.

Thanks all!

 

[devo]

You say FzJ60? Is there other than a stock 2F in your '87? Anyway, my experience with stock LC's is to keep with the oem clutch set up. They're hard to beat.
devo

PS be sure to replace the rear main seal while your in there.

 

[Doc]

Oops, sorry for the typo. I'm new at the cruiser tech stuff. I get it mixed up with the 80 sometimes.

Does the rear main seal come with the clutch kit, or is it a seperate purchase?

 

[devo]

seperate

 

[Overlord]

MAF has the best deal on clutch kits for $169. I know a lot of people don't like MAF, but I've only had good experiences with them.

http://www.man-a-fre.com/parts_accessories/clutchkitdiaphragmstyle.htm

You'll still need to buy a pilot bearing, clips for the throw out bearing hub, and a new rear main seal. SOR wants $246 for their kit. It does include every thing in the MAF plus the stuff I mentioned.

http://www.sor.com/sor/cat018.tam?xax=9317&page%2Ectx=cat018%2Etam