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Rod-links clutch linkage

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by sternbal, Jan 15, 2005.

  1. sternbal

    sternbal Member

    Has anyone used the Rod-Links clutch linkage? I installed it today, and so far my impression is good. The pedal movement is smoother and a little easier. Its also much quieter -- no more squeaking.

    I've had the original ball-and-socket linkage explode on me in rush hour traffic before. I probably should just go ahead and go hydraulic.

    I was just wondering if anyone else had experiences with it. Does it work any better in off-road situations where the frame flexes a lot?
     
  2. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    You mean replacing the ball joints with Heim joints? It's something I want to do to my truck. Right now the broken ball joints are kludged up - drilled through and bolted.

    Probably makes the clutch action easier, since you waste less effort on the squeeky, worn-out ball joints. I don't think it'll make the action off-road any different ... it's the movement of the frame wrt the bellhousing that's the problem. Changes the bell crank angle and the clutch won't disengage completely.

    One big advantage off-road will be reliability. The old ball joints tend to come apart at inconvenient times.
     
  3. rojo2

    rojo2 New Member

    gas gage problem

    Hey everyone
    having problems with gas gage when i turn on key, the pointer goes to past full and i only have about 2 gal. in the tank is there a way to adjust the pointer .
    thanks for any help
    rojo2