Which Clutch For My 4.8 5 Speed?

[Cole'sSportside]

Ok guys i'm not looking to spend alot. A new from GM at my cost is $290. Napa wants $390 and i can get an Exedy clutch off the Auction site for like $150. Does anybody have experience with those? i just want to know if it'll be ok in my truck. it's a 4x4 regular cab stepside with the 4.8 V8 and 5 speed. i just want to make sure an Exedy is an ok clutch. I know of people putting them in cars like my Corvette so i'm just kinda curious. I do mostly highway miles and it tow's sometimes, usually a boat or sometimes a car trailer but that's more rare. Thanks so much. I just want to make sure it'll be fine and other peoples input. I know it's a GM site and most will say stay stock but idk if i'm gonna have the extra $$$ right now so i'd like to get the best deal i can. Thanks~Cole~

[Ranger]

Actually, most people here would say "DON'T stay stock" haha...I'd look at Kevlar-lined clutches if you want something heavy duty, I'm considering doing one for my '80 mud truck with granny 4 speed and FACTORY clutch (unchanged far as I know)...

[Zembonez]

You should be able to get a clutch kit locally for $225.00 or so. If you are talking about your 2000 model, I'd make sure and replace the clutch, pressure plate and release bearing all at once. Nothing good will come from taking a shortcut and just installing a new clutch disk. (although I have seen this done many times)

[pm26]

Also, carefully inspect the flywheel. It may have stress cracks in it, or be warped. It prudent to have it machined, or at least checked by a machine shop. It you install a new clutch with a warped flywheel, you will have very annoying clutch chatter when engaging the clutch. I would also replace the rear main seal at the same time.

[Cole'sSportside]

Thanks guys. The kit i'm getting replaces the pressureplate, disc, throwout, pilot and i will be putting in a new slave as well. I just want to know if a Exedy is a good clutch. Luk is the other i was looking at. Everybody local wants $300+ for a clutch. Ebay seems to be the best deal so far. The flywheel will be going into a machine shop when it's done. I'm paying to have this done because i don't have the lift to do the install myself otherwise i would. Thanks much guys, just mostly wonderin' which clutches are ok and which to avoid:D