Best way To Go ?

[mbass777]

well here goes need to replace what I assume is the original clutch set up on my 93 idi zf 5 speed supercab dulley 273000 miles I know it came with a dual mass set up but am thinking about going back with the solid flywheel set up from the zone for 480$ this will bump me up to a 12 inch clutch I know south bend makes the same kit for 600$ and I have heard good things about them but the zone has a warenty and stores every were any one have any experince with this swap I will be doing it on the ground in a state park and trying to minumize the pain on my dwindiling finances

 

[GOOSE]

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

Did you try Rock auto? They were having a closeout in idi stuff. Good luck, smf is the way to go

 

[GOOSE]

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

Did your $480 include the SMF?

 

[mbass777]

what is SMF and rock auto is higher plus shipping and what happens about warrentey

 

[Sycostang67]

SMF=single/solid mass flywheel

 

[mbass777]

yes it did include fly wheel complete set up plus it will be a 12 inch instead of the 11 inch

 

[GOOSE]

I do agree with the 12" clutch however, I would at least research some name brands like Luk, Centerforce and Hayes before I sold myself on the Zone. I would trust the manufacturer warrenty of these companies and think they offer more quality than over the shelf parts store . Chain stores may also offer different grades and give you the local support you are looking for so see what else they offer. Southbend may be a bit overkill for us under 300hp idi guys.

 

[DragRag]

I have the exact same autozone clutch in mine that you are looking at. I think it is a Luk clutch set up. It came with everything I needed, and I am very happy with it. I paid a little less though because I have a commercial account there. You may want to look into the commercial account option for a better pricing on it. I think I saved $100. It is a very tough clutch. I have pulled with truck and trailer well over 30k lbs with it. You will not have a problem with it at all providing you install it properly. I like having the warranty also.

 

[War Wagon]

I like the luk version. I have installed a couple of the luk kits and that is what was in my pickup when I bought it. That is the way I would go.

 

[GOOSE]

If the Zone sells Luk clutches, I would put one in my truck again. Good luck.

 

[Sycostang67]

O'reilly has a listing for two SMF conversion kits, different part numbers but same description, but no price. I plan to check it out this week. It's made by Exedy, any word on there performance?

 

[Diesel_brad]

If the Zone sells Luk clutches, I would put one in my truck again. Good luck.

Luk "STYLE". Not LUK clutch

 

[Diesel_brad]

To the OP http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford...arQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_832wt_941 $380 w free shipping