Clutch pedal hard to push

[maddog411]

I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 5 speed with the 360 V8 gas motor. I've always thought the clutch pedal pushed really hard. Recently I drove my buddy's '97 F150 5 speed with the 4.6 gasser and the clutch is wwwway easier to push.

I assume harder to push clutch = stronger springs = can hold more hp/tq right? I could see if my truck had a v10 or diesel it would need that, but shouldn't a small block v8 have an easier to push clutch? Could I put a clutch in it that would still hold the stock power yet the pedal would be easier to push?

 

[transman731]

has the clutch been replaced before?
the more fingers on the pressure plate, the easier the pedal is to push.
yes you can put a clutch in it that is easier to push and still hold the hp/torque

 

[GubNi]

I bet someone has replaced the clutch with a high performance version.

 

[rodney eppes]

What's the mileage, on the truck, though that is not direct indicator, of clutch replacement. Pressure plate is the most likely source of force, although, linkage set-up, has some bearing.
Try to find a similar truck, to test drive, or just push a pedal.

 

[frankenyoter]

X2

It probably had a stiffer clutch install as an upgrade when replaced.

If everything feels good and works fine I would not mess with it.

 

[Chris_Keziah]

I bet someone has replaced the clutch with a high performance version.

X3 there might be a clutch hyd sys upgrade that will make it easier to push, I know newer dodges can.

 

[burrellsjeep]

X2

It probably had a stiffer clutch install as an upgrade when replaced.

If everything feels good and works fine I would not mess with it.

X2

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