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ACT HD Performance Street Clutch Kit (1984-89 4Runner/Pickup)

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SKU: 439
Regular price $415.72
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ACT HD Performance Street Clutch Kit

For 1984–1989 Toyota 4Runner & 1984–1988 Toyota Pickup


Overview

The ACT Heavy Duty Performance Clutch Kit is a premium clutch upgrade engineered for 1984–1989 Toyota 4Runner and 1984–1988 Toyota Pickup models equipped with manual transmissions. Designed for increased torque holding capacity, improved durability, and smooth engagement, this clutch kit is ideal for daily driving, off-road use, towing, overland builds, and lightly modified performance applications.

Built around ACT’s proven Heavy Duty Pressure Plate and Performance Street Disc, this kit delivers increased clamping force while maintaining excellent drivability and predictable engagement characteristics.

Unlike aggressive puck-style racing clutches that compromise comfort and street manners, the ACT Heavy Duty kit provides a balanced combination of holding power, durability, low noise, and smooth operation.

This ACT clutch kit is best described as an OEM Plus upgrade. It retains the easy-to-drive characteristics and smooth engagement feel of the factory clutch while offering improved durability, stronger holding power, and increased confidence under load. Unlike lightweight flywheel setups or harsh race-oriented clutch kits that can make stop-and-go traffic and daily driving uncomfortable, this setup is specifically designed to remain street friendly, comfortable for daily driving, and easy to operate while still delivering noticeable performance improvements over stock.



Heavy Duty Clamping Performance

The ACT Heavy Duty pressure plate is engineered to increase clamp load while maintaining comfortable pedal feel and smooth engagement.

Performance benefits include:

  • Increased torque holding capacity
  • Improved clutch engagement consistency
  • Better resistance to clutch slip under load
  • Smooth and predictable pedal feel
  • Excellent drivability for street use
  • Designed for towing, off-road, and performance applications

This makes the ACT Heavy Duty clutch an excellent upgrade for trucks and SUVs running larger tires, added vehicle weight, off-road accessories, or mild engine modifications.


ACT Performance Street Disc

The included ACT Performance Street Disc is designed to provide reliable engagement and long-term durability while remaining comfortable for everyday driving.

Disc construction features include:

  • Premium organic friction materials
  • Steel-backed friction surfaces for improved durability
  • Heavy-duty sprung hub design
  • Reinforced center hub construction
  • Increased heat resistance compared to OEM clutch discs
  • Smooth engagement characteristics

This combination delivers excellent long-term durability while maintaining quiet operation and smooth clutch engagement.


Advanced ACT Engineering

ACT clutch kits are manufactured using precision-machined components and advanced heat treatment processes for improved reliability and consistent performance.

Key ACT engineering features include:

  • ACT Heavy Duty diaphragm design
  • Increased clamp load with reduced pressure plate deflection
  • Four-stage heat-treated diaphragm springs
  • Precision-machined pressure plate castings
  • High-rigidity pressure plate cover stampings
  • Improved heat absorption and clutch stability

These engineering improvements help maximize clutch life while maintaining consistent engagement under demanding driving conditions.


Street & Off-Road Performance

This ACT clutch kit is specifically designed for enthusiasts who need increased clutch performance without sacrificing street drivability.

Ideal applications include:

  • Daily driving
  • Off-road and trail vehicles
  • Overland builds
  • Towing applications
  • Larger tire setups
  • Mild performance modifications
  • Street-driven Toyota trucks and SUVs

Durability & Reliability

ACT clutch systems are known for long-term durability and dependable real-world performance.

Durability benefits include:

  • Increased heat capacity
  • Improved resistance to clutch fade
  • Long-lasting organic friction materials
  • Improved burst strength and durability
  • Reliable operation under heavy load conditions

ACT also backs this clutch kit with a 1-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship from the original retail purchase date.


Available Clutch Sizes

This clutch kit is available in two different clutch diameters depending on engine application:

224mm Clutch Kit

Designed for:

  • 22R-equipped vehicles
  • 22RE-equipped vehicles

236mm Clutch Kit

Designed for:

  • 22R-TE turbo-equipped vehicles
  • 3VZ-E V6-equipped vehicles

If you select the 22R/22RE engine option, you will receive the 224mm clutch kit.

If you select the 22R-TE/3VZ-E engine option, you will receive the 236mm clutch kit.


Vehicle Compatibility

1984–1989 Toyota 1st Gen 4Runner

  • 2WD & 4WD Models
  • Manual Transmission Only

1984–1988 Toyota 2nd Gen Toyota Pickup

  • 2WD & 4WD Models
  • Manual Transmission Only

Fitment Notes

  • Available in 224mm and 236mm clutch sizes
  • Verify flywheel size and engine application before purchase
  • Manual transmission vehicles only
  • Recommended for street, off-road, towing, and mild performance use
  • Compatible with stock and lightly modified vehicles

What Is Included

  • (1) ACT Heavy Duty Pressure Plate
  • (1) ACT Performance Street Clutch Disc
  • (1) Release Bearing
  • (1) Pilot Bearing/Bushing (where applicable)
  • (1) Alignment Tool