I'm curious... how many miles have people been getting out of their
>clutches? Specifically, in Dakota trucks?
>
>I have a '97 dakota cc, V6, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive, 3.21 gears, bought
>new off the lot. My original clutch has made it to 150,000 miles.
>Mostly highway, I don't tow often, and I usually drive with utmost
>respect for my clutch disk (by minimizing slippage during clutch
>operation).
>
>I have never noticed any change in the clutch pedal, and I have never
>smelled any burning clutch... but I know it's only a matter of time
>before I do. Any ideas how many miles these clutches can realistically
>last, if treated reasonably?
My Dak 5.2 - 5 speed clutch lasted over 150k - I replaced it with a Centerforce 2 and love it.. The old one couldn't hold second gear anymore.