JL manual trans clutch?

[WillIeB]

For those with the 6 speed handshaker, how long has your clutch lasted? Im still leaning towards a 6 speed, probably used.

Thanks.

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[SH556JL]

If you search, there’s been reported clutch failures. Some have been warrantied and some not. There’s a few related recalls to the clutch. I personally am not a fan of the clutch and reverse gear in my Jeep. But I don’t regret my decision and would buy it again, purely out of passion for the manual.

I have driven the auto several time; parents have a 2.0 JLU. I will admit the auto is superior and the 2.0 is damn good motor.

 

[ColoradoMike]

There are so many threads about this very topic on this forum. Do a search. 11,000 and counting for me.

 

[Clackalack]

I have a 2011 with 12k miles. No problems with the clutch. I didn't love it at first, there isn't a whole lot of feel and it was pretty stiff at first, but after a year it's grown on me. The shifter is great, I really like the way it feels.

Gearing is ok, but it's pretty tall. I wish I could add a lower gear for first and get rid of 6th, bump everything up one gear. Reverse is way too fast if the engine isn't warm. Backing out of the driveway is an adventure in the morning.

But those are minor gripes. All in all I really like it.

 

[AcesandEights]

It's lasted the whole time I've owned it, never replaced.

 

[AlgUSF]

If you search, there’s been reported clutch failures. Some have been warrantied and some not. There’s a few related recalls to the clutch. I personally am not a fan of the clutch and reverse gear in my Jeep. But I don’t regret my decision and would buy it again, purely out of passion for the manual.

I have driven the auto several time; parents have a 2.0 JLU. I will admit the auto is superior and the 2.0 is damn good motor.

I'm the same way, not a huge fan of the clutch and reverse is not great but I would buy it again in a heartbeat. I really love rowing my own gears and have been doing it for 29 years. I wish the clutch had a bit of a bite to it like all of my other manuals so I could get a little tactile feedback.

EDIT: I have 11K on mine and ripped it through sand in Central Florida and Forest Roads in NC. I really beat mine up pretty good in sand and it doesn't miss a beat except when I'm lost and frustrated. I'm sure my technique with the clutch will improve with time.

 

[JeepAtLast]

25k here, no replacement as of yet. I am going to get an aftermarket unit here soon, tired of the dual mass flywheel and double disk engagements at happening at different times.

 

[Some Random Guy]

It seems people are either on their original clutch, it went boom, or people replaced it for non-wear reasons. I can’t recall anyone wearing one out.

 

[NULL POINTER]

35000 and change, still working flawlessly. Might eventually get a centerforce in a few years.

 

[pangmaster]

32K and going strong. Never slipped or any issues and it's so much fun to drive, even on 35s. Reverse is shite, but besides that

 

[MrTimberwolf]

43K on mine no issues. I'm the only one that drives it. This will really blow you mind, truck driver here after 905,000 miles my original clutch just went out in my semi. Wish passenger vehicles was built like that.

 

[WillIeB]

My second reason for wanting a manual - no etorque!

 

[SH556JL]

My second reason for wanting a manual - no etorque!

The 2.0 doesn’t presently come with e torque.

 

[BoiledDogs]

Plenty of life left on my manual '18 JL Sport on 33s with 56k miles. Lots of in town driving and wheelin' at off road parks.

 

[beachbumm78]

85,000 here and original clutch. No issues.

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