The new Centerforce Internal Hydraulic Bearing is designed to eliminate the common JL and JT bearing noises and upgrade OEM clutch components while improving pedal feel and durability
Prescott, Ariz. (Jan. 9, 2024) – Centerforce, a leading manufacturer of performance clutches and flywheels for classic and late-model cars and trucks for over 40 years, has released its new Internal Hydraulic Bearing option for 2018-24 Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT models equipped with manual transmissions. This new hydraulic throwout bearing is engineered to solve the bearing rattle that commonly affects manual transmissions in late-model Jeeps while improving pedal feel and overall durability by simplifying the clutch’s release mechanism.
The Centerforce Internal Hydraulic Bearing features a wider range of travel as well as steel braided lines with heat shielding and a Jiffy-Tite dry disconnect for easy installation. The bearing acts as both the throwout bearing and the slave cylinder, all in one compact unit, replacing several wear-prone parts known to cause rattling. The simplified release mechanism reduces the number of moving parts and offers even more improved pedal feedback and feel over Centerforce’s existing external bearing system. With a simple installation process, this kit is ideal for JL and JT owners looking to upgrade their clutch systems, especially when paired with Centerforce performance clutches and inertia flywheels.
The Centerforce II (KCFT157077) and Dual Friction (KDF157077) kits are complete clutch packages that now include the new Internal Hydraulic Bearing. These kits feature a one-piece billet steel high inertia flywheel, a Centerforce II or Dual Friction clutch disc and pressure plate, bolts, an alignment tool, a new master cylinder, a braided steel hydraulic line with a dry quick-disconnect fitting and a hydraulic throwout bearing. The JL and JT internal hydraulic bearing package is also available as a stand-alone system with part number 601818.
Centerforce also offers an external hydraulic bearing option in its Centerforce II and Dual Friction kits (KCFT157077 and KDF157077). This option retains the OE design and service parts, making replacement easier in the unlikely case of a failure. This serviceability is important to some Jeep owners, making the external option a better choice for those who prioritize easy access to the hydraulic portion of the clutch. The external hydraulic clutch kit is also available as a stand-alone package with part number 601819.
For more information about Centerforce Jeep JL and JT Internal and External Hydraulic Throwout Bearing options or any other products, contact Centerforce at (800) 932-5882 or visit www.centerforce.com.
About Centerforce
A division of Midway Industries, Centerforce is an award-winning manufacturer of performance clutches and flywheels. The Centerforce brand has earned a well-deserved reputation for reliability, quality and durability, where superior clutch performance and easy operation are mandatory. Continuous product development has earned Centerforce many U.S. and international patents. Based in Prescott, Arizona, Centerforce currently offers more than 1,600 non-asbestos clutch, pressure-plate and flywheel applications for performance cars, trucks, SUVs and hot rods.
