AA Clutch Cable conversion to Chain

Hi All,

Just looking for the Advanced Adapters part number to convert from the clutch cable to chain?

Also anyone running this set up? Good or bad?

Thanks,
Jeff Z

 

im using one, i just got done installing it and have yet to drive the jeep with it, but it feels real smooth. the part # is in the write up near the middle. there are also a couple of pics of it installed. http://www.earlycj5.com/modules.php...x&req=viewarticle&artid=49&page=1

 

I ran one for years when I had a manual tranny. I got mine used, but they are worth every penny.

 

Clutch chain

Thanks for all of the input. It's good to hear that the chain set up works more smoothly than the cable. Makes for a very long day of wheelin with the present set up.
Anyone try fabricating their own set up?

 

Jeff: I've got one sitting on my garage floor--waiting!

If you haven't bought it yet, difinitely call Bob Supplee. I got mine a month ago from him for $105.00 INCLUDING Shipping. A lot cheaper than AA's $139.00 + shipping.

Bob's e-mail: supplee@ionet.net

Ph. # 405-799-8977

 

Thanks James,

I'll check it out. It looks like the clutch fork side is still a cable? Is it weak there? Anyone consider using a straight threaded piece there instead? Does the cable on the end have to be able to bend?

Thanks again for all of the input.
Jeff Z

 

Yup. It is still a cable. It's not really "weak" or anything, it just compensates for any missalignment or twisting. That's why no one has replaced it with a solid rod or connection. I've never heard of a AA cable end brakeing or anything. These have been used for years with great success.

 

I fabbed my own clutch linkage. I had a HD cable made up at Clutch & Trans Co. It hooks up on the outside of the frame with a bracket 6 in. away from the clutch pedal pivot. I drilled a hole 3in. up from the pivot on the clutch pedal and pinned it there and then ran the cable above the frame and made a bracket off of the transfer case to mount the end of the cable. I then used the adjuster end from the stock cable (5/16 fine thread) to hook to the clutch fork. It works great and I never have a problem with pedal bind or adj. when I twist it around on the trail.

 

Hi All,

Thanks for the info but my neighbor and I decided to try something different. We used a cable and 2 pulleys. One mounted rearward of the clutch rod and one on the opposite side of the frame from the first. We then ran the cable from the clutch rod to the 1st pulley, thru the frame, around the 2nd pulley and to the clutch fork. It used to be so bad I could hardly push the clutch in, I can now do it with my hand. What a difference!

Jeff Z

 

Definately need some pics here.

 

I just got a digital camera on Friday. I will try to get some pics here either tomorrow or Weds. I have been storing the Jeep at my Dad's house while doing the SM 465 conversion and it will be back on Weds.

 

Oh yeah while I am at it I will try to get some pics of the new disc parking brake set up too! I replaced the drum brake with the Wildwood disc.

 

Well the pics of the clutch cable, disc parking brake and home made SM 465 transmission cover are finally in my photo album under jzeber, I am on page 2.

 

WHOOOOHHHHHHAAAA! On the tranny cover. Nice work. 8)

 

Thanks! I didn't want a body lift and I tried to keep the tranny as high as possible.

Thanks again!

 

and i was proud of the install of my clutch gear...now youve got cables and they are better? man..put my work to shame why dontcha... =)
the only prollem i have with my clutch is when i bottom out on sand or something and i hit the clutch, the ground will hold the clutch engaged...kinda sucked when wheeling on a sandy hill and got stuck due to clutch (i was REALLY high centered)..rofl.

but i must say, before i got it installed my clutch rod came off atleast 2 times while playing on rocks and rocky-dirt type hills so i am 250% happier with this setup.
peace out