replacing clutch, worse than I thought (pics)

Dropped the transmission to replace a squeaky release bearing. The bearing was completely trashed, the flywheel has rows of grooves and is marred. The clutch plate itself was at the point it needed to be replaced as well. Black dust everywhere when taking the bell housing off. Shaft is grooved a bit, but I have the sleeve kit + modified bearing. I'll post more pictures later, but I thought this was interesting.

 

I'm gonna do mine soon, what sleeve kit are you using ?

 

which clutch kit you gonna go with. I am looking at the urd stage 2

 

How many miles were on the truck?

 

URD sleeve kit - a bit pricey for what it is, but it is definitely needed at this point.

I have the Exedy OEM replacement clutch, it is cheaper and better than OEM from everything I have read.

130,000 :|

 

Mine just rolled 100500 and if ear that it is worse than yours. Idk what the previous owner did but it must have been rough because I have been pretty nice to it

 

it went from a very slight chirp to a very audible chirp/clacking noise. I stopped driving it and ordered everything.

I will say that this is a hell of a job to do. I have air powered impact gun, a transmission lift and a warm garage. It takes some real effort, so unless you have help, I'd consider having a shop do it. (this is hindsight)

 

dealer replaced mine for like $300… since they were replacing the throw-out bearing for the second time

 

I replaced mine with LCE's pro clutch kit. It's really nice, feels near stock but the holding power is waaayy higher. About the only downside is the clutch is pretty noisy compared to the stock one (buzzy/rattly on engine braking from gear rattle).

http://www.lceperformance.com/Pro-Clutch-Kit-2TR-2005-2011-10-p/1053084.htm

 

I did not want to do just the bearing, since the shaft is a bit worn. Hopefully this will not happen again. I think Toyota quoted me $700 parts and labor, so I saved about half and I have a better kit and clutch.

nice looking truck in your sig also

 

transmission back up and connected, just doing driveline and exhaust tomorrow and I'll be on the road.