Last weekend a couple of us wandered over the mountains to go bash our Jeeps. I had two on my gooseneck which made a nice load. For the first i had clutch problems while towing. If i wasn't nice with the skinny pedal in 4th and 5th she would slip pretty good. On the way home it stopped slipping but that was from a blown intercooler boot (got that little problem fixed). So i Have decided to go with a 13 inch Southbend Con FE. Now i am kicking myself for not doing this 2 months ago when i had the tranny out fixing fifth gear. If anybody has any imput on this it would be very appriciated.
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Thats a good clutch, for holding power and not towing alot, lil chattery. I had one in my 99, they grab pretty hard

 

Yup, a buddy of mine held 566hp with a OFE, and its rated at like 450

 

My next question is where is the best place to buy the clutch? I have priced it out at a couple of places and it was right at 1000 bucks.

 

right here at the DTR store. you wont be dissapointed

 

I just put that clutch in to mine its rated at 550hp and 1500tq just watch out when you get in it the first time I know I broke the wheels loose rite of the bat

 

if you had a link to it at the DTR store that would be really helpfun cause i just looked for it there and couldn't find any clutches
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I tow all the time with my con FE and it works fine. SB didnt have a prob with me towing with it.

 

it's rated for 550/1100 not 1500. I think most people have seen numbers well beyond the ratings of South Bends clutches.

I have an FE in my 03. It is grabby, and will jerk if you try to take off in second. I use first/granny gear just about every time to get going to avoid it. backing up isn't real horrible, but still I wouldn't want to do it with a trailer behind me. It kind of sucks in gravel too. But, it holds....and that's what it's supposed to do.

 

I got a great price on a FE from TREdiesel. I never actually installed it, but it was a good price with the DTR discount

 

You have to call the DTR store. They carry alot more then they list and will give you a great deal. Trust me I've bought a few clutches from them.

 

Thanks I'll have to call them on monday. Any tricks or suggestions for the changing the clutch?
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Good strong back, double and triple check the disc and make sure you have the "flywheel side" towards the flywheel.