OUR CUMMINS-POWERED '96 DODGE Ram 3500 dualie has over 274,000 miles on the ticker. A couple of years ago we hastily purchased it from a private owner in Iowa when our Power Stroke-equipped Super Duty left us stranded on the side of the highway near Des Moines, so we know little about the 3500's history except that it was used on a farm. The truck is equipped with the NV4500 five-speed manual transmission, which has performed flawlessly so far. However, recently the clutch began to show signs that it was nearing the end of its service life. Its demise was hastened by some engine mods that increased the Cummins' horsepower and torque, thus resulting in clutch slippage even during normal driving. Our first call was to Centerforce. Center-force has been in the clutch business for about 30 years and the company offers a wide range of options. Centerforce provided us with a Dual-Friction clutch set that is designed to offer exceptional street characteristics while offering outstanding holding capacity and durability. This is a perfect combination for our farm-based diesel Ram.
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