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Dave,
I drive a lifted Jeep TJ daily and it has a hydraulic throwout bearing assembly stock. Works smooth as silk, and have not had any problems after 72000 miles. It is a sealed system from the clutch master cylinder into the bellhousing area to the TO bearing unit. I plan to install a new TO bearing when it is time to replace the clutch, which is probably coming in the not too distant future. I can find a service manual section on it if it will help with anything you are looking for.

Originally Posted by rspears

Dave,
I drive a lifted Jeep TJ daily and it has a hydraulic throwout bearing assembly stock. Works smooth as silk, and have not had any problems after 72000 miles. It is a sealed system from the clutch master cylinder into the bellhousing area to the TO bearing unit. I plan to install a new TO bearing when it is time to replace the clutch, which is probably coming in the not too distant future. I can find a service manual section on it if it will help with anything you are looking for.

I've studied the tech data and setup procedures, wondering how the reaction time is from pedal relase to tires moving....or if you've noticed any difference in speed from a mechanical linkage type clutch..... The Soft Lok is a highly adjustable clutch with a soft launch, then adjustable rpm full hook....thinking maybe the hydraulic throw out bearing might complement the release timing and add to the consistency??????

Hey Dave what are you planning to put this in?

Originally Posted by stovens

Hey Dave what are you planning to put this in?

the 'maro.


Thanks for the help, Mr. Spears, appreciate it. Good to hear they last so long, sez something for the way they're built....

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

...wondering how the reaction time is from pedal relase to tires moving....or if you've noticed any difference in speed from a mechanical linkage type clutch.????

Dave,
I grew up with my old chebby stick and truthfully the only difference I have noticed with the Jeep is that there is no pedal freeplay. The throwout bearing is spinning all the time, as I understand it, where we always wanted 1/2" to 3/4" pedal, and don't ride the clutch. It engages smooth, and I don't notice any hesitation in hookup. That said, this is with an in-line 4.0 six and "normal" driving, plus slow rock crawling. I don't know what it would do with 500hp off the line, but my expectation is that it would engage just fine.