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*Billysgoat* · 05-26-2006, 02:09 PM

Okay guys, I think I hurt my clutch, b-a-a-a-a-a-d today

I'm tired of fighting an uphill battle with the single disc units and wanted to hear form the folks that drive a dual disc equipped truck everyday. I tow a good bit, and I tow hard and heavy plus I tend to drive this sucker like a sports car. What have ya'll used before/currently and what kind of luck have you had with them? What kind of cost am I looking at?

Any opinion is welcome, I am leaning towards South Bend right now, they have given me outstanding customer service. What are my other options? I might do some drag racing with it, but I doubt I will be pulling the sled with it so mainly it will be just for street use.

Thanks!

Billy

duke1n · 05-26-2006, 10:22 PM

Which single disk did you hurt?

blowin smoke 03 · 05-27-2006, 11:35 AM

I have the Southbend,with the 12 or 13 puck 3850#,it drives smooth and backing with a trailer is awesome,It shifts a little slower than a single ,but you get used to it,but after 1.5 years with the clutch,still can't believe it rattles so bad when at idle or you mash the clutch.I guess we can't have the best of both worlds,but I am working on it!!!

Smokin Monster · 05-28-2006, 02:08 AM

I run the SBC 3850 12FB DD every day almost 500 miles a day. I love it. At first it was pretty slow to shift and pretty grabby. But after some miles, a few 3rd gear burnouts and two hooks to a sled, it engages smooth and shifts alot faster. I was running the Luk Pro Gold before. I like the DD much better!

*Billysgoat* · 05-28-2006, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duke1n

Which single disk did you hurt?

CON-OFE(?) I never can remember the letters

Burnouts are a bad idea with Rickson's and lot's of weight

05-27-2006, 11:35 AM	#3
blowin smoke 03 Name: blowin smoke 03 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama Member`s Gallery Posts: 305	Hi I have the Southbend,with the 12 or 13 puck 3850#,it drives smooth and backing with a trailer is awesome,It shifts a little slower than a single ,but you get used to it,but after 1.5 years with the clutch,still can't believe it rattles so bad when at idle or you mash the clutch.I guess we can't have the best of both worlds,but I am working on it!!! __________________ www.forcedinductions.com www.turbodiesels.net

05-28-2006, 02:08 AM	#4
Smokin Monster Name: Smokin Monster Title: Monster 4x4 Performance Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2006 Location: Burley ID Member`s Gallery Posts: 351	I run the SBC 3850 12FB DD every day almost 500 miles a day. I love it. At first it was pretty slow to shift and pretty grabby. But after some miles, a few 3rd gear burnouts and two hooks to a sled, it engages smooth and shifts alot faster. I was running the Luk Pro Gold before. I like the DD much better! __________________ 98 12 Valve Still streetable...kinda MONSTER 4x4 Performance

05-26-2006, 10:22 PM	#2
duke1n Name: duke1n Title: Banned Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,834	Which single disk did you hurt?