New clutch for nv4500

[heavychevy93]

I was wondering if anybody has had any experience on this clutch set up or had used it before? Going to be putting in a new clutch here soon and some ideas for good clutchs yall had used would be appreciated. http://www.phoenixfriction.com/p-23...clutch-kit-gm-65l-diesel-pickups-suvs-12.aspx

 

[schiker]

The pictures look pretty good of the stage3. I have no idea other than looks but the center section and disc appears to look tougher than OE I think. If its an accurate photo and not representative.?. The other models look like normal replacement models you can get anywhere.

I like that they used the bronze bushing in the kit. I am not a fan of the needle bearing for a pilot bearing. I like the idea of a Kevlar bearing too but don't know how they are holding up for the 6.5. ???

Keep us posted as to what you do and how it works out.

 

[tanman_2006]

Looks nice! I am looking around for custom built clutches too.

 

[NVW]

The pictures look pretty good of the stage3. I have no idea other than looks but the center section and disc appears to look tougher than OE I think. If its an accurate photo and not representative.?. The other models look like normal replacement models you can get anywhere.

I like that they used the bronze bushing in the kit. I am not a fan of the needle bearing for a pilot bearing. I like the idea of a Kevlar bearing too but don't know how they are holding up for the 6.5. ???

Keep us posted as to what you do and how it works out.

What I have found with hard plastic bearings is they wear out the metal. I would go brass.

Lots of farm equipment used wood blocks as a bearing surface and they worked great, they switched some to a plastic and the shafts wore out rather quickly.

 

[heavychevy93]

Ill be ordering it probably sometime next week and trying to put it in within the next two weeks. Ill keep you guys updated

 

[tanman_2006]

Any updates? I am clutch shopping.

Heard of a shop called LAycook in Memphis that will build a custom/rig specific clutch for <$500.