pickles

Just bought a 99' XJ with a bad transmission. Ive got a replacement ax15 to put in it, but I figure I may as well do the clutch while im in there (its got a few miles on it)

Is any replacement clutch going to do just fine, or is there any specific one I should go with, or stay away from???

Any advice or suggestions appreciated

Khyren

I've heard great things about the stage 2 clutch material from clutchnet from the turbo ford people. Holds well and has a great pedal feel from what I'm told. I had one in my hands but never got to use the damn thing.

:edit: Also, this will be the clutch I go with when mine goes out on mine.

:edit edit: Seems as it's been too long since I have checked their site. The stage 1 clutch kit is more than adequate at 425 ft/lbs

caged

i have 2 tj's that are 5spd. my xj's are both auto.
but i have had to do the clutch in both the tj's, i chose centerforce II. i am very happy with the feel compared to the stock clutches.

my other options i was considering were sachs and luk, with luk being my next choice.

make sure to replace the throw out bearing and pilot bearing too while you are in there.
i also replaced the nylon head bolt that the clutch arm pivots on too, and also the little spring clip that holds it in place.

Compstall

Definitely replace the spring clip, its a flimsy cheap little piece that can cause major headaches and problems.

s346k

luk made the clutches for gms lsx cars forever. they're good clutches. with the right hydraulics they will last a long time and give an easy pedal. hydraulics are so important, more so than the clutch itself I feel.