So I wanted to get an opinion...

I was looking at saving up and getting a replacement clutch and shocks and struts for the 1997 Tacoma. I wanted to get the opinion of others. Tell me what you think of these?

https://www.carid.com/1997-toyota-t...submodel[]=WHEEL+DRIVE|4WD+(Four+Wheel+Drive)

https://www.carid.com/1997-toyota-t...submodel[]=WHEEL+DRIVE|4WD+(Four+Wheel+Drive)

https://www.carid.com/spec/kit-stage-3-plus-mpn-st773f.html

https://www.carid.com/act/heavy-duty-clutch-pressure-plate-mpn-t021.html

 

The clutch you listed comes with a pressure plate. Why are you buying a second one?

 

Not planning to buy two, just getting an opinion from others about which would be better.

 

The question you should ask yourself is, what do you see yourself doing with it? Purpose of use and built?

 

Clutch Aisin or Marlin Crawler

Suspension depends on how your using the truck

 

Aisin is a nogo. Uses too many plastic pieces and can cause a failure. Correct response is OEM, Marlin, Exedy.

 

So Aisin is no longer OEM on the Tacoma`s after 2000 ??

Just what plastic parts as there are none in my Brand New Clutch ??

 

As others has said, to have an informed opinion on what suspension you should get, it really helps to know what type of driving you do, the terrain to drive it, your skill level, miles on the truck, do you want to lift it to fit bigger tires, etc...

But just so you know, 4x4 Tacomas don't have struts. They are coilovers (a shock with a coil). I would hope that a company selling you truck parts should know that. That said, there are FAR better brands than Rancho...

If your front shocks are worn out, you might as well get new rear ones, too.

 

Hey Aiden,
Some more sources to consider. I purchased my Bilstein shocks in a package deal (front/rear) from downsouthmotorsports.
Good Luck!

http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/

https://downsouthmotorsports.com/

 

@AidenWolfLeVay

^^^ These are some very well respected vendors, and some even give discounts for Tacomaworld members.

 

Aftermarket Aisin and OEM Aisin are 2 different things. @Speedytech7 can explain better.

 

An OEM Aisin clutch from the dealer is fine. The afyermarket Aisin clutches you can buy have plastic spring retainers in the clutch disc that are known for breaking and causing the spring to eject and jam everything up

 

Ewwwww. That's just wrong.

I think he meant you already have one on the truck. Most need a resurfacing, not replacement. Unless you are changing the diameter, weight, or have totally toasted the OE unit.

Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road is a good call to make on suspension, when you can define your needs.

 

LUK is my go-to for stock replacement clutches.