Dodge Clutch

Jaydog · Jun 13, 2008

Realistically, how long should a clutch last in a 1 ton Dodge, mine has just a little over 15K miles on it and the clutch is slipping pretty bad, this thing has had more problems than any truck I have ever owned. I should have waited another year before buying the 6.7 CTD, but I had to have it

The warranty for the clutch is only good for 12K miles, so now I get to eat this.

Jaydog · Jun 13, 2008

Also, does anyone have a ballpark figure on what this is going to cost me?

Not Jobless · Jun 13, 2008

get a south bend...cost about $1k for parts.

Lucky Jeff · Jun 13, 2008

we replaced the clutch in my Dad's G56.. You can get a southbend con OFE with new flywheel for about a grand I believe. You will also need new hydraulics.. I think it cost my Dad about 1100 for everything. After installing a smarty on it. It didn't last a week before the stocker needed to be replaced. As far as labor goes I have absolutely no clue. But your tranny (clutch) will be a little noisier since the dual mass flywheel is out of the picture. And not quite as smooth, but still nice to drive. Replacing it with a stock clutch is just pointless. You can call MikeR at the powershop. they're the only ones locally that I can think of that buy directly from Peter at Southbend..

Jaydog · Jun 13, 2008

Lucky Jeff said:
we replaced the clutch in my Dad's G56.. You can get a southbend con OFE with new flywheel for about a grand I believe. You will also need new hydraulics.. I think it cost my Dad about 1100 for everything. After installing a smarty on it. It didn't last a week before the stocker needed to be replaced. As far as labor goes I have absolutely no clue. But your tranny (clutch) will be a little noisier since the dual mass flywheel is out of the picture. And not quite as smooth, but still nice to drive. Replacing it with a stock clutch is just pointless. You can call MikeR at the powershop. they're the only ones locally that I can think of that buy directly from Peter at Southbend..

It that the diesel place in Enumclaw?

rollnhvy · Jun 13, 2008

Jason dont forget the part where you pull a mini excavater with that thing all the time :corn:

Jaydog · Jun 13, 2008

rollnhvy said:
Jason dont forget the part where you pull a mini excavater with that thing all the time :corn:

Yea, but that's only 13,500 lbs and my 2000 CTD pulled a 35' gooseneck and dozer @ around 21K without ever losing a clutch.

leadfoot067 · Jun 13, 2008

yes the power shop is in enumclaw...

http://www.thepowershop.com/index.php

Jaydog · Jun 13, 2008

leadfoot067 said:
yes the power shop is in enumclaw...

http://www.thepowershop.com/index.php

Thanks guys, I was going to take it in to the dealer, but I'm glad I posted up here first, I hadn't even thought of an aftermarket clutch :awesomework:

82toyomud · Jun 13, 2008

South Bend =

mthompson223 · Jun 13, 2008

Jaydog said:
this thing has had more problems than any truck I have ever owned. I should have waited another year before buying the 6.7 CTD, but I had to have it

Welcome to Dodge ownership. Been there done that. Trust me, you would've regretted an early production purchase of a 6.7.

64FJ40 · Jun 13, 2008

mthompson223 said:
Trust me, you would've regretted an early production purchase of a 6.7.

:eeek: That's what he has. One of the first around here IIRC.

Jaydog · Jun 13, 2008

64FJ40 said:
:eeek: That's what he has. One of the first around here IIRC.

Yep, I got it in March 2007

The clutch and labor will be around $2100

mthompson223 · Jun 13, 2008

Ah, I see. I misread that.

Avanteone · Jun 13, 2008

Jaydog said:
Yep, I got it in March 2007

The clutch and labor will be around $2100

You already set up an appointment? I may be able to do better.

J

Jaydog · Jun 13, 2008

Avanteone said:
You already set up an appointment?

J

Yes I did, and I'll be down at your place within the hour, thanks again John :awesomework:

zig80toy · Jun 16, 2008

geez, 15k miles!!! :wtf:
I realize there are not too many of these on the road with miles on them, so this is a little premature.. but is this something thats common among the new diesels??
dodge!!!

Avanteone · Jun 16, 2008

I know you're out of town Jay, but your truck's done and your dad picked it up! hahahaha

J

Jaydog · Jun 17, 2008

Avanteone said:
I know you're out of town Jay, but your truck's done and your dad picked it up! hahahaha

J

You Rock John. :cheer:

Thanks again, the clutch is way softer and a lot nicer on my knee now, as soon as I got home I took it out and tried to use the clutch as much as possible to break it in, should be ready for towing in a couple days

82toyomud · Jun 18, 2008

Jaydog said:
You Rock John. :cheer:

Thanks again, the clutch is way softer and a lot nicer on my knee now, as soon as I got home I took it out and tried to use the clutch as much as possible to break it in, should be ready for towing in a couple days

What did you end up going with?