87 2.9L Performance clutch options?

[Zauna]

Hey guys

Im looking to change out my clutch in my Ranger 87 2.9L 4x4. Since im going to change it out I might as well do a Clutch upgrade. So I was woindering is there is any good affordable Clutch upgrades for these cars?

Would like to keep it strictly under 200 dlls for everything, since I don't need that much. I daily drive this truck to work and I offroad pretty hard once in a while.

I was looking at this one:

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1524168

specs: 8-7/8" OD X 1" ID X 23T, Flywheel Spec: FLAT; Kevlar® Facing Option

Any other options considering my price range? Thanks

 

[Hahnsb2]

4.0 clutch.

 

[pcollins]

Your not going to find any HD or HP clutches for under $200. My Sachs clutch for my 4.0L was $160 in the normal package. (which would actually be an upgrade for the 2.9 but i'm talking HD towing clutches)

 

[Zauna]

So the clutch I posted is no good?


Also.. So a 4.0L clutch fits?

 

[cmr2]

Check the tech lib. For the years that work

 

[Zauna]

Okay so im trying to gather all the parts up.


The 4.0L Clutch upgrade will also work on my 1987 FM145 Transmission right?

 

[Zauna]

So yeah decided to go the 4.0L Clutch Upgrade route and it's now getting installed at the shop.

 

[Zauna]

Ok so I just got a call from the mechanic and he's telling me everything fits good but the Release Bearing from the 4.0 Clutch kit does not fit correctly and fits Loose.

Thoughts or help?

 

[Hahnsb2]

You should be using a new FM145 slave that will come with it's own throwout bearing.

 

[Zauna]

So basically I need to reuse the stock 2.9L Throw out bearing (new of course)??? The 4.0 clutch throw out bearing that came with the kit need to be ditched correct?

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I'll try interpreting;
Like hahnsb2 implied, you need the original style of throw-out bearing that came with your 2.9 motor and fm145 trans. So yes, chuck the throw-out bearing from the kit and buy a new one specifically for the fm145 trans [the stock trans in your truck]. The throw-out bearing comes as part of the clutch slave cylinder.
Good luck,

Richard

 

[Zauna]

Oh ok great. Never seen this mentioned before though so never thought it would be a problem. Thaks alot for the help.

 

[Hahnsb2]

No difference between a 2.9 and 4.0 slave/throwout bearing, just between the FM145 and FM146/M5OD (they use the same slave).

 

[pcollins]

Just get a new slave for the FM145. Don't ever re use slave cylinders in these trucks. It'll come with a T/O bearing

 

[Zauna]

Well got the truck back from the shop and I did get a brand new Throwout bearing for the FM145 stock trans. Just picked it up a few hours ago and let me say it feels great. Feels super light and strong, feels like a totally different Transmission. Also I really like the way this starter sounds compared to the 2.9 starter.

Would recommend this to anyone.