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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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Are there clutch kits/clutch master cyl upgrades that would help make it easier to disengage/engage the clutch for those who are back pain sufferers?

I am kinda concerned that using the clutch day in day out my back would hurt more. I'm looking to purchase a dodge cummins, but dont want to shoot myself in the foot if I got one that has a manual transmission and end up regretting the purchase because of my back issues.

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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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I had a bulging disc that made it very painfull to depress the clutch pedal . I dont know of any that make it easier, just harder . I put a piece of plywood between my mattress and boxspring and it helped my back, just a bit of degeneration very low on the spine, almost between the hips . I know what you are going thru . If you drive easy with low rpm's you can do most of your shifting without the clutch . Takes a bit of practice, but you can master it
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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both valair and southbend make hd hydros. they make them to make their heavy duty clutches feel normal. i would assume they make the stock clutch very easy!
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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the only time i use my clutch is to start from a dead stop. upshift and downshift without it and i just leave it in neutral at stoplights or if ive gotta sit stopped for any reason
 
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