Kraton Kraton 4S Slipper Clutch Upgrade??

[UK_Russ]

So, I was an absolute ass recently and used my car in snow way too deep, resulting in smoothed out splines in the rear of the centre driveshaft and a burnt out slipper clutch.

Having not been on here a while, I’ve noticed a few posts about new v3 parts that stop known slipper problems? Luckily I’ve never had any slipper issues before I went too hard on it, but is there any point in buying a standard set of slipper pads and a maintenance kit or do I just buy the v3 stuff?

And what are the parts I need to covert my standard Kraton 4S slipper to the newer style?

Thanks in advance for any help, and sorry if this has already been discussed a thousand times.

Edit: Basically, is ARA311033 better than AR310882 and is it a direct fit?

 

[2morrow Muggins]

 

[UK_Russ]

Perfect!!! Really appreciated, gonna order up all my bits now

 

[2morrow Muggins]

Look in the comments section of the vid..he notes the 'wrong' part numbers and the 'New" ones... "You need to buy 2 new parts: 1. NEW 2020 slipper clutch maitenence set ARA311033 2. NEW 2020 shorter diff input gear ARA311031 Be careful. Old parts are looking similar: 1. Old: AR310873 ... New: ARA311031 2. Old: AR310882 ... New: ARA311033 (Old parts won't help you)"

 

[UK_Russ]

Yes I noticed that, thanks again for the help. A major supplier here in the UK had stock of the new parts, ordered both and some new slipper pads and should arrive mid week.

Can’t wait to get it all installed and adjusted properly. I’ve always had a feeling it was ever so slightly slipping/loose or possibly dirty from new, but I never bothered to take it apart through fear of making it worse, slipper clutches are new to me.

At least now I’ve got an excuse to dive in and get to grips with it and get it all set up spot on for the future

 

[2morrow Muggins]

Yes I noticed that, thanks again for the help. A major supplier here in the UK had stock of the new parts, ordered both and some new slipper pads and should arrive mid week.

Can’t wait to get it all installed and adjusted properly. I’ve always had a feeling it was ever so slightly slipping/loose or possibly dirty from new, but I never bothered to take it apart through fear of making it worse, slipper clutches are new to me.

At least now I’ve got an excuse to dive in and get to grips with it and get it all set up spot on for the future

if it's your first time opening up the slipper..this should be fun for you...just take your time...take notice of how everything comes apart...make sure the lil bearings are facing the right way...and don't forget the lil lock nut You'll be fine!

 

[UK_Russ]

Nice one bud

 

[VonJarga]

if it's your first time opening up the slipper..this should be fun for you...just take your time...take notice of how everything comes apart...make sure the lil bearings are facing the right way...and don't forget the lil lock nut You'll be fine!

While you're in there you could upgrade the slipper pads to the aluminum Hot Racing pads as well!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Racing-Alum-OT-Slipper-Clutch-Pad-1-ARRMA-1-10-4x4-3S/174457584488

 

[2morrow Muggins]

While you're in there you could upgrade the slipper pads to the aluminum Hot Racing pads as well!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Racing-Alum-OT-Slipper-Clutch-Pad-1-ARRMA-1-10-4x4-3S/174457584488

AMEN!

 

[Pat_ranch]

I consider slipper maintenance a skill, not a one & done fix. I have our 3s/4s rigs set up differently for different driving styles. I had to fry a couple before I found the sweet spots, though. They're much easier than rebuilding a diff.