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Question time again. Firstly, my L series wagon seems to hold the revs on gear changes when I give it a good rev. Is the problem the flywheel weight and if it is, are lightened flywheels available? Secondly, the gears are a little notchy to shift. I put this down to an original clutch (car has 170,000) which is getting to the end of it's life (and adjustment). What is a good clutch for the car considering it will most likely be fitted with 27" tyres at some point in the future and also used to tow etc. The notchiness on gearchanges is making the car a bit tricky to drive and I would like to do all of the above work in the one hit. Are the standard clutches ok to use when offroading? Is that the most ridiculous question a newby could ask?

Has anyone made up spacers to change the stud pattern to 5 stud? I know that the Backyard Boys make them. I would like Forrester alloys, I'd love to see pics if anyone has some..
Thanks dudes....

Marty - no harm in asking thats how we learn.

Hmm - if you are going to put large 4WD tyres on your L and tow, etc, I think the last thing you would want to do is lighten the flywheel. (Someone correct me if I am wrong on that one).

I am buying a "Hi-torque" clutch from Direct Clutch in Brisbane for my L Series at the moment. But I believe standard clutches aren't so bad.

To be honest if you're gonna be doing much 4x4 work stay away from the alloys, I've seen too many bend. Check out the post on 15" wheels that Brett is bringing in soon.