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Navigating RAM’s New End User Technical Support
During the crazy period of Covid 19 ‘lockdown’, we have taken the time to revamp many of our internal procedures at RAM in order to faster and more efficiently support our RAM end users. One of these is revising how we handle technical support questions and issues....
How Do We Design a New Clutch System for a Specific Application?
When we decide to create a new clutch system for an application, there are many factors that need to be evaluated before the chips start flying! The first thing we do is evaluate the clutch that came in the vehicle. How is the pedal effort? Where is the engagement...
What You Need to Know About Shipping Charges
Over the last year we have seen a pretty good spike in shipping charges from both FedEx and UPS. Shipping companies know EXACTLY what it is costing them to ship these packages based on weights and dimensions. We certainly deal with this increase on our end when we...
What We Need to Know to Build your Race Clutch
When putting together your race car, the clutch is often one of the final pieces that brings everything together. For a clutch to perform well it has to have enough capacity to handle your combination - the engine, chassis, gearing, and tires. Too little capacity and...
8 of the Slowest Ways to Resolve Your Tech Issues
We receive many technical phone calls with questions on our products, and at RAM Clutches, we’re always here to help. But like you, we want the quickest answers to our questions, and the quickest way to resolve our problems. There are many things that are a big...
7 Reasons a Dual Disc Clutch is a Better Choice for You
I get asked all of the time, why should I use a RAM dual disc clutch? Or, why should I spend all that money on a dual disc clutch? Driveability We work hard to make all of our clutch systems as user-friendly as possible. We have been driving, racing, and tuning...
6 Ways to Set Yourself Up for an Epic Clutch Installation Fail
Over my 38 years of selling clutches, it seems I would have seen just about every possible mistake that can be made on an install, and then someone out there pops up and surprises me! Many of these may seem painfully obvious to you, but it can’t hurt to review!...
4 End-of-Season Clutch Maintenance Essentials
Does this scenario sound familiar? Racing season ends and the car gets pushed in the corner or left in the trailer. Sometime around the middle of February, or in a worst case scenario about a week before the first event, you decide it’s time to start getting ready for...
Common Mistakes made in Single Disc Clutch Set Selection
Avoid these pitfalls when making your single disc clutch set selection Previously, we have discussed many of the factors to consider in selecting a clutch for your application. Now let’s take a look at some of the things NOT to do when selecting a single disc clutch...
6 Common Mistakes of Hydraulic Bearing Installation (and how to avoid them)
You've been thinking about installing a hydraulic release bearing in your vehicle. This is a great choice for gaining valuable space in your engine compartment and simplifying the clutch release system. Before you pop the hood, let's go over some common...