Whilst the exterior styling upgrades we provide will leave your 4×4 looking great, it’s what’s on the inside that truly counts. For serious off-roaders, the performance and safety of their 4x4s are key priorities. Thankfully, there are plenty of mechanical upgrades that can help you boost both.
Charged with engaging and disengaging your vehicle’s power transmission, your clutch no doubt has an important part to play. How a Car Works explains more about how this complex vehicle component works:
“The first stage in the transmission of a car with a manual gearbox is the clutch. It transmits engine power to the gearbox, and allows transmission to be interrupted while a gear is selected to move off from a stationary position, or when gears are changed while the car is moving. Most cars use a friction clutch operated either by fluid (hydraulic) or, more commonly, by a cable.”
Upgrading your 4×4’s clutch is a great idea for so many reasons. Here we take a closer look at these very benefits, and the 4×4 clutch kit upgrades that make them possible.
The problem with standard clutches
When off-roading, a standard clutch kit just won’t do. Whether your 4×4 is fitted with its original clutch (also known as OE or original equipment) or a less than heavy-duty upgrade, it will be prone to slipping when carrying heavy loads or towing, two activities that 4x4s are known and loved for.
OE clutches also suffer due to the weight of additional 4×4 upgrades, which put extra strain on these standard kits due to their increased tuning and power. Overheating and premature failure are common as a result.
The benefits of upgrading your clutch kit
Upgrading to a higher quality clutch kit that is made for off-road, heavy-duty use provides the answer to poorly performing OE clutches. By upgrading, you can minimise the risk of slipping, overheating and premature failure, and better prepare your 4×4 for its off-road adventure.
A heavy-duty vehicle after all needs a heavy-duty clutch, and these upgrades are designed, developed and tested to stand up to and perform in the toughest environments. With the right clutch kit upgrade, your 4×4 can travel off the beaten track and handle the high torque that a standard or OE clutch just can’t cope with.
Clutches don’t get more heavy-duty than this!
If you’re looking for a clutch kit upgrade that will serve you well as you explore the harshest, off-road settings, there’s no better option than our Xtreme Outback Heavy Duty Clutch Kit.
Made with 4x4s in mind, Xtreme Outback Heavy Duty Clutch Kits provide notable improvements in performance and durability and prevent the overheating and failure issues standard clutches often succumb to.
Using an upgraded pressure plate, our Xtreme Outback Heavy Duty Clutches deliver 20 to 40% more clamping pressure than standard clutches to enhance your 4×4’s performance and power-holding capability. This clutch kit upgrade also retains near factory-type drivability so you get the best of both worlds, even when carrying or towing heavy loads.
Kits can be supplied with a choice of single-mass flywheels (SMF) or dual-mass flywheels (DMF). Whilst their vehicle-specific designs ensure the correct kit for your specific requirements. To discover the Xtreme Outback clutch kit for you, simply enter your VIN number on the product page or contact us direct.
Shop our Xtreme Outback Heavy Duty Clutch Kits today to realise all these benefits for yourself.
