So my clutch is toast on the lifted wagon so I need a clutch that is a direct replacement. Mainly because My friend and I are gonna replace the clutch so we need one that is an oem replacment. But I need one better than a stock one. I need something that'll push 29in tires with only a weber behind it. What do you other lifted subies guys use for a clutch?

Best thing of course is to swap in a 5 speed - then you can use the stock XT6 clutch and flywheel. Stronger PP on that one.

 

Stay away from the ones that have a lip around the PP fingers - they collect mud and will jam the clutch in the engaged position.

 

Other than that, the pressure plate you use is the most important part. Ordering one from the dealer would be good, but probably not too cheap. The NAPA rebuilt clutches seem alright - used a couple of those.

 

GD

Best thing of course is to swap in a 5 speed - then you can use the stock XT6 clutch and flywheel. Stronger PP on that one. The NAPA rebuilt clutches seem alright - used a couple of those.

 

GD

 

Thanks for the info, but I don't want to have to swap in a 5sp just to get a better clutch. Can you buy a rebuilt NAPA clutch then put an XT6 PP on it? Any suggestions?

The XT6 clutch requires the XT6 flywheel, and the release bearing is different than the EA81. You could probably make it work if you figured out a way to adapt the EA82 release bearing to the 4 spd. I've thought about doing this, but the 5 speed is better anyway - nicer shifting, and lower LO range, so personally I would rather use it. But yes - with enough work it could be done. I was thinking about maybe turning the release bearing holder from the EA81 on a lathe and using it as a bushing for the EA82 release assembly. I haven't played with it much tho as I figured it to be a waste of time since I'll be using a 5 speed anyway.

 

GD

I've thought about doing this, but the 5 speed is better anyway - nicer shifting, and lower LO range, so personally I would rather use it.

 

Wait a minute the EA82s DR tranny has a lower LO? I thought they were the same as EA81s. IF so I guess thats the next mod. Also with a 5sp maybe I'll be able to go 70mph.

4 spd is 1.45:1, and 5 spd is 1.59:1.... something like that.

 

5th gear is about the same as 4th on the 4 spd - don't expect to go any faster on the freeway.

 

GD

The XT6 clutch requires the XT6 flywheel,

 

I hope not or at least that's not what I was led to believe in the other XT6 clutch discussions. My impression is the the XT6 PP will bolt to all 4wd EA82 flywheels, and this is the combo I was using for my swap (slated for this weekend).

For EA82

WJM:

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Re: Does XT6 pressure plate have same bolt pattern?

both the clutch and flywheel setups are IDENTICAL.

 

I have done it before. there are ZERO differences.

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For EA81

archemitis:

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Re: Does XT6 pressure plate have same bolt pattern?

i have xt6 flywheel, and pp on my ea81,with an ea81 disc. with no machining.

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Well - he's talking EA81 stuff, so I was refering to the XT6 clutch and PP setup not being compatible with the EA81 flywheel. But yes I think you are correct that the EA82 and the XT6 flywheels are similar in the PP mounting. Not sure, but I do beleive that one of them is heavier and better for low-end. Not sure which tho. Also would be good to verify the flywheel step measurement on both.

 

GD

Cool, got worried real fast.

 

I think the 4cyl flywheel is heavier than the 6cyl.