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Tips and Suggestions on RJM Clutch Assembly Install

For anyone who hates their stock clutch pedal feel and wants a relatively cheap alternative to the clutch/flywheel install, I recommend buying the RJM clutch assembly. Although their website does a fantastic job with instructions, I felt I would share my experiences :tup:

First off, you don't NEED the swivel joint or needle nose pliers if you don't have them (they make life easier if you do though).

::For the claustrophobic::
After 3 attempts at removing the stock assembly by going on my back with both hands under the dash, I had panic attacks and had to quit :eekdance:
There was no way I was going to pay someone to work on my car, I've been doing this for 10 years. Sooo, I worked mostly on my knees and leaned over the side skirt using one hand the entire time :icon18:

The top three hardest parts of the install were:
3- Taking the stock assembly out over the rod using one hand
2- Putting the pedal arm with spring into the main bracket and sliding the fulcrum pin in
1- Doing it all alone and sober (Don't try at home)

I was going to make a video but I couldn't even see the s**t that was going on under there so it would have been terrible :(

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Originally Posted by TheWeez (Post 3354503)

For anyone who hates their stock clutch pedal feel and wants a relatively cheap alternative to the clutch/flywheel install, I recommend buying the RJM clutch assembly. Although their website does a fantastic job with instructions, I felt I would share my experiences :tup:

First off, you don't NEED the swivel joint or needle nose pliers if you don't have them (they make life easier if you do though).

::For the claustrophobic::
After 3 attempts at removing the stock assembly by going on my back with both hands under the dash, I had panic attacks and had to quit :eekdance:
There was no way I was going to pay someone to work on my car, I've been doing this for 10 years. Sooo, I worked mostly on my knees and leaned over the side skirt using one hand the entire time :icon18:

The top three hardest parts of the install were:
3- Taking the stock assembly out over the rod using one hand
2- Putting the pedal arm with spring into the main bracket and sliding the fulcrum pin in
1- Doing it all alone and sober (Don't try at home)

I was going to make a video but I couldn't even see the s**t that was going on under there so it would have been terrible :(

yes! I'm totally agreeing with you on this one here.:wtf2:

So worth it in the end! My total clutch travel is about 3 inches and feels like an on/off switch. I love it!

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