Expected Clutch Life
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Expected Clutch Life
I have a 98 Dodge 3500 with the 24V turbo Cummins engine, 5 speed manual transmission and am curious about what I can expect out of the clutch as far as it's life goes. I understand there are many variables. Currently I have 130000 miles on the truck and am beginning to wonder. No slipping yet, but I am getting ready to pull my trailer, 34 ft 5th wheel, from the Oregon coast over to Montana and back. Thanks for any input.
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The clutch should last quite a while but you will probably lose 5th before it does wear out (assuming it's not w/ the updated nut). I lost 5th gear @ 120k and converted to 6- speed, when the stock clutch came out it was pretty worn and most of the springs fell out. So when 5th gear goes change the clutch too.
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I lost my clutch at 50000 pulling a 12000 lb down the road. Did a good deed earlier pulled a ford with a boat that was stuck in a river. If you burn your clutch you shorten its life. My VA box doesnt help but the stock clutch should have held up. Replaced with Carolina Clutch no problems.
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I hauled heavy with mine with an exhaust brake and broke the center out of my clutch at 90000 miles when I took it out it still looked good. I've had a Power Max 2 on it since 25000 miles or so.
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A clutch can last quite a long time if the truck is used mostly on the hwy.
Most clutch issues on these trucks seem to come from exceeding the stock parameters-- either hauling too much weight, or uprating the power.
On a totally stock truck, the clutch should last well over 100K if driven sensibly. Like others said, you'll probably lose 5th gear on the NV4500 before you lose the clutch.
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Most clutch issues on these trucks seem to come from exceeding the stock parameters-- either hauling too much weight, or uprating the power.
On a totally stock truck, the clutch should last well over 100K if driven sensibly. Like others said, you'll probably lose 5th gear on the NV4500 before you lose the clutch.
Justin
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I've got 89,000 on the stock clutch pulling a 40ft warrior toy house fully loaded witha a jeep at 17,000 pounds.Been using an EZ comp.with many upgrades.It is time though for a new clutch.I am definately going with a sb clutch
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