Bbannongmu
Well-Known Member
my gut tells me the issues are a convergence of poorly suited design, poor design/build quality and poor driving. I’ve driven stick shift as a daily driver since 1992 and have never replaced a clutch due to wear. I didn’t really have “problems” with the stock clutch other than it didn’t perform to my intended use for the Jeep. The worst was backing a loaded (3,700lb) trailer up my driveway (a 6 foot elevation change not something big) - left foot nowhere near the clutch - not riding or slipping and the clutch would smell of burning/slipping. 5.13 gears made it better but the Centerforce clutch, heavier flywheel and upgraded hydraulics completely eliminated the problem. Since then, I even picked up 2 tons of stone (with trailer I was over 5,500lbs) and had no burning/slipping of the Centerforce clutch backing, up down hills, etc. offroad wasn’t bad stock but it’s so much better now - point and shoot in 4 low both feet on the floor and crawl over everything.That's my take on it too. This is what FCA says:
" The automaker says that it is aware of 26 customer assistance records, 36 warranty claims, six field reports, one injury, and no crashes that could be related to this issue."
So, one injury (not defined), and no crashes. Statistically, this could be typical. I had five Tacomas all MTs, and this happened, but rarely, on the Tacomas as well. I searched on this forum, and there is no mention of a clutch/pressure plate exploding. There are a number on this forum where their Gladiator is the first MT they've driven. I'd also like to see if the problems are less common with the 4.10 gearing on the Mojaves and Rubicons. I have about 8000 miles on mine including rock work with clutch work, and no issues.
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