JeepComanche89 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 So a few years ago I got a fywheel from a 95' ax-15 milled by a shop. It turns out, I never needed this flywheel until now. I have read some very conflicting reviews about milling ax-15 flywheels as they are convex, and do not need to be milled like traditional ones. I have run a unmilled flywheel for about 3 years in my jeep with no issues. I now need to use the milled one, and I am wondering if I will run into any problems. IN SHORT: I have milled AX-15 flywheel I want to use, Ive read thats not ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex06 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Following. I just pulled my flywheel and replaced with an Advance Auto one. Wanted to get mine resurfaced and keep.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepComanche89 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Following. I just pulled my flywheel and replaced with an Advance Auto one. Wanted to get mine resurfaced and keep.... I didnt know advance sold them, I suppose thats an option if I messed mine up. I don't see it being an issue, but at the same time I don't want to find out the hardway and have to drop a trans. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex06 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Yep, was like $50 with the 20% off online order coupon. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 A proper machine shop should be able to mill the convex shape, and should also know to look up the proper specs they're milling to. But there's no guarantee that a machinist will bother to do it properly. Some will, some won't. It's probably best to confirm with the machine shop in question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desbennett004 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I would have thought getting your flywheel milled would be the same as getting your brake rotors done, hardly worth it. I know here, the labor cost just means it's more cost effective to buy new. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex06 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 A proper machine shop should be able to mill the convex shape, and should also know to look up the proper specs they're milling to. But there's no guarantee that a machinist will bother to do it properly. Some will, some won't. It's probably best to confirm with the machine shop in question.I work in a machine shop. Where would one find said specs for shape? Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepComanche89 Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 A proper machine shop should be able to mill the convex shape, and should also know to look up the proper specs they're milling to. But there's no guarantee that a machinist will bother to do it properly. Some will, some won't. It's probably best to confirm with the machine shop in question. Thats what I assumed. However, I did not know about the convex when I had it milled. And have no idea what the shop did as it was probably 5 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 :dunno: presumably the manufacturer? I'm not a machinist, but if I was I'd be making sure I was doing things properly. Don't get me wrong, I have a huge amount of respect for machinists. I've tried my hand at it, and huge amounts of precision don't come to me very easily. I wish I was better at it... Seems like an awesome trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I don't know if specs are available. The FSM says the flywheel should not be resurfaced, only replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 But there could be any other motivation for that. It could be that they're afraid taking off too much material could cause the clutch to not keep adequate pressure on it, or it could even simply be they want to sell more new flywheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankTheDog Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Luk flywheels are only $45 on rock auto. I don't think you're going to find a machinist that'll do it correctly for less than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 But there could be any other motivation for that. It could be that they're afraid taking off too much material could cause the clutch to not keep adequate pressure on it, or it could even simply be they want to sell more new flywheels. Chrysler-Jeep's motivation doesn't matter. If they don't even tell their dealers what the specs are, where would you look for them? In past years, there were people who posted periodically on NAXJA about having had their flywheels resurfaced, and the results were always horror stories. Of course, I'm sure that was because the shops milled them flat, but there was a reason why Jeep said not to machine them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepman Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I have done hundreds or clutch jobs and always had the flywheel machined and NO machine shop has ever heard of convexing the surface(non that I have ever dealt with) and all have been machined as a normal flywheel would be and NOT 1 failure nor can I conceive any reason why the machine surface would do any damage so that leave's it to installation error and since people never own there own mistakes they blame anything and anyone instead... Now having said all that if you can get a NEW flywheel for $50 then you jump on that because I can not get a new one for anywhere near that price so $50 to machine one is about the going rate here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big66440 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I would have thought getting your flywheel milled would be the same as getting your brake rotors done, hardly worth it. I know here, the labor cost just means it's more cost effective to buy new. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk I've heard that quite a bit from members of other forums when I asked if any DIY guys had a brake lathe to turn their rotors/ drums. Shops usually charge about 10 bucks a piece in my area, I'm not questioning your credibility in any way but would you mind sharing the average cost to get them turned? just curious, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madog7200 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I just had mine resurfaced... and now I'm a little worried, i havent installed it yet but what kind of "horror stories" have been told about using resurfaced flywheels... I may be in the market for a new flywheel... Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiz Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Had my Flywheel resurfaced just yesterday, cost me $35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex06 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Had my Flywheel resurfaced just yesterday, cost me $35.You putting it in the truck soon? Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiz Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Happening today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex06 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Awesome. Let everyone know how it turns out (issues, works fine, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattwheels Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I surfaced mine before putting it in. When the truck would get warmed up it would tend to not fully release when the clutch was pushed in. It was a very minor amount, but at stop lights and the such you'd notice by not rolling back any, or even creeping a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiz Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I will, still waiting, had a delay with the Pilot bearing. The one in the Kit was too large. Hope to be back on the road tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiz Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 So I drove the Truck home last night. I experienced the same as Mattwheels has.. :rant: !st and 2nd are stiff, 3rd and 4th no issues.. and 5th seems tight. I surfaced mine before putting it in. When the truck would get warmed up it would tend to not fully release when the clutch was pushed in. It was a very minor amount, but at stop lights and the such you'd notice by not rolling back any, or even creeping a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex06 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Damn. Run it for 500 miles or so to let the clutch "set", we used to have to do that (or ride it a bit in the parking lot) after clutch jobs. A lot of times that and a good bleed would fix a lot of issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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