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Clutch Release Arms

Different pressure plates have different ratios, as do the various linkage systems that are native to Jeeps. The following clutch release arms are available to help you get the right amount of travel from your GM engine's clutch in your Jeep.

Jeep clutch release arm / fork This release arm is the best choice of release arm for a GM engine swap in 1945-1971 CJ models. It's proper length gives the correct release action for GM clutches, and is compatible with the early bellcrank linkage systems found in these earlier Jeeps.
Arm, clutch release, GM engines to pre-'72 Jeeps
Part: #RAV6
Weight: 1.16 lbs.
Price: $29.40
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Notes: Will not fit cast iron bellhousings without widening the release arm window

GM to Jeep release arm / fork This release arm is the best choice of release arm for either a GM engine swap in 1972-1986 CJ models, and some FSJ Jeeps - with the factory mechanical release system (not hydraulic). It's proper length gives the correct release action for GM clutches and is compatible with later rod & bellcrank linkage systems found in these Jeeps.
Arm, clutch release, GM engine to post-'72 Jeeps
Part: #RAGM
Weight: 1.38 lbs.
Price: $28.59
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Notes: Will not fit cast iron bellhousings without widening the release arm window

Hydraulic clutch release arm / fork This release arm is primarily for GM hydraulic release applications. It's proper length gives the correct release action with hydraulic linkage systems found in Jeeps YJ, XJ and TJ Jeeps when performing a GM engine and bellhousing conversion, or on some earlier Jeeps that may have a custom made hydraulic system.

For a complete kit solution for GM bellhousings, see our Hydraulic Clutch Retrofit assemblies.
Arm, clutch release, GM hydraulic applications
Part: #RAGH
Weight: 1.2 lbs.
Price: $32.61
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Notes: Will not fit cast iron bellhousings without widening the release arm window

We strongly recommend that the installer read our Guide to Clutches, Linkages & Bellhousings, to best understand the above arms and the clutch system, generally.
Read our Guide to Clutches, Linkages & Bellhousings