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4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: MOABICON on June 13, 2019, 01:50:09 PM

Title: Release Bearing
Post by: MOABICON on June 13, 2019, 01:50:09 PM
2003 TJ 5 speed, 4.0L   What’s a good release bearing that will last?
Title: Re: Release Bearing
Post by: Jrama on June 13, 2019, 04:48:07 PM
I have used SKF metal bearing ($80.00) and have had the plastic crap ones that come with clutch kits.

None will last long in mud, Plastic is not even an option they are terrible. I was not impressed with the SKF unit it did not last nearly as long as the stock bearing.

I would try Timken     
Title: Re: Release Bearing
Post by: Vinman on June 13, 2019, 05:24:57 PM
I just put a Luk metal bearing in mine, research told me too
Title: Re: Release Bearing
Post by: MOABICON on June 13, 2019, 08:10:23 PM
Thks for the info.  Where did you buy the release bearings
Title: Re: Release Bearing
Post by: MOABICON on June 13, 2019, 08:14:12 PM
Our local “stealership” wants $165 for a release bearing? Told him I only needed 1, not 3  >:(
Title: Re: Release Bearing
Post by: Vinman on June 13, 2019, 11:13:47 PM
Thks for the info.  Where did you buy the release bearings

I bought the complete Luk heavy duty clutch kit for about $220 CDN shipping included from Rock Auto, took less than a week to get to my door.
Thats the clutch, pressure plate, pilot bearing and metal throw out bearing.
Title: Re: Release Bearing
Post by: rws on June 15, 2019, 08:19:10 AM
Center Force but not cheap.