Clutch recommendation

6MTPro · Jun 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM

Go big and drop a 4th gen transmission in it.

tonered · Jun 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM

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Hey guys, new to the forum. Just purchased a 2020 or man with 80K. The original clutch is now spent, and I'm looking for sound advice on clutch upgrades. I love the truck and plan on keeping it till death do us part. I've done some mild research online regarding the centerforce and ACT clutches. Does anyone have experience with these, or recommend other options? Does dual fiction make a difference, a heavier flywheel, should I replace the master cylinder while I'm in there? It's these sorts of things I would appreciate advice on. Thank you!
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Too soon to really know for sure, but you can see my original clutch at 108k. Just trying to solve repetitive TOB failure crap. The cheap kit seems worthy so far, just 4,000mi.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/clutch-replacement.793805/page-4#post-30539699

4x4junkie · Jun 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM

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I still haven’t weighed it. 35’s, dual swing bumper with a 35 spare and water cans, front bumper and 12k winch, sliders, bed rack with storage and 8 gallons of water, decked, cargoglide, tent, roof rack with 8 gallons of water, roam boxes (trips only), Deaver leaf packs (they do add significant weight over stock) and all the misc crap in there.

Slow speed crawling over significant obstacles, I either burn a little clutch or have to bump to get up and over. I’m always jealous of the autos on the trail, but I love my MT.

It doesn’t take much to make these trucks “heavy”. I need to re-gear. It’s on my list of things to do, it’s a growing list…

In a perfect world I’d love to do the RC60 swap, 5.29’s, double t-case and portals. And I probably still wouldn’t think it’s slow enough
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I have a double case (a.k.a crawl box) in another rig (and am on the fence but leaning toward also putting one on my Taco). No envy at all whatsoever for automatic trucks.
With a crawl box, you can pretty much ignore the gas pedal and use just the brake & clutch to move forward or back an inch at a time with the engine at an idle. It also lets the truck go gently down the backside of a large rock or ledge (no more lurching & slamming, or burning the clutch). It was one of the best mods I did (right up there with lockers) since I do a lot of rock crawling (Rubicon Trail & similar).

JDSmith · Jun 12, 2025 at 5:11 AM

4x4junkie said: ↑

I have a double case (a.k.a crawl box) in another rig (and am on the fence but leaning toward also putting one on my Taco). No envy at all whatsoever for automatic trucks.
With a crawl box, you can pretty much ignore the gas pedal and use just the brake & clutch to move forward or back an inch at a time with the engine at an idle. It also lets the truck go gently down the backside of a large rock or ledge (no more lurching & slamming, or burning the clutch). It was one of the best mods I did (right up there with lockers) since I do a lot of rock crawling (Rubicon Trail & similar).
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That’s what I’m after. 4lo lo…lo and slowww

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