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• A minimum of 25% increase in clamp load-comfortable pedal feel
• Anodized for maximum corrosion resistance
• Spheroidal graphite anti burst casting-high burst strength
• Additional drive straps
• Easy identification against imitations
• Upgraded damper springs

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Note: It is highly recommended that [R TYPE] in column [FACING MATERIAL] is used with mating cover assembly.

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Enhanced Performance for 4WD Vehicles

The EXEDY Safari Tuff range provides the perfect combination of practicality and enhanced performance for 4WD vehicles, which regularly undergo the stresses associated with uneven terrain, heavy loads and towing. Designed and engineered to meet the increased demands of 4WD and commercial use, whilst retaining a comfortable pedal feel.

Unique Cover Design

The cover assembly in the EXEDY Safari Tuff clutch kit has a minimum 15% increase in clamp load when compared to the OEM cover. The cover assembly also features a spheroidal graphite anti burst pressure plate casting, additional strap plates and an anti-corrosion coating.

Uprated Clutch Disc

The disc assembly in the Safari Tuff clutch kit benefits from upgraded damper springs which help to prevent shock torque to the transmission. Improved ultra-fibre friction materials have been burst tested beyond 15,000 rpm.

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Exedy Safari Tuff Uprated Clutch for Nissan Patrol GR Y60 2.8L TD (88-96)

Exedy Safari Tuff Uprated Clutch

• For Nissan Patrol GR Y60 2.8L TD (88-96)
• Engine code(s) : RD28T
• +25 to +30% torque capacity compared to OEM
• To suit vehicles under heavy duty use
• Ideal for off-road, raid, towing...
• Supplied with bearing
• Organic disc, sprung
• Made in Japan by Exedy

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Exedy Safari Tuff Reinforced Clutch Specifications

Exedy Safary Tuff clutches have been specially designed for 4x4 enthusiasts who use their vehicle for heavy duty work. Combining ease-of-use and high performances, they are ideal in harsh conditions: rough terrain, off-road, frequent towing, and so on.

Each reinforced clutch has a robust mechanism with at least 20% more clamp load than the original. The cover features an explosion-proof pressure plate made of spheroidal graphite cast iron, additional tabs and an anti-corrosion coating. The clutch disc comes with uprated springs and reinforced "Utra-Fiber" organic friction material.

In addition, Safari Tuff clutches maintain excellent user comfort, with a near-original pedal feel. Exedy clutches are made in Japan. They benefit from Japanese build quality and guarantee extreme robustness and outstanding performance and reliability.

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Short for Excellent Dynamics, Exedy is a Japanese company whose parts have been present in motorsport since the 60's. Specialising in reinforced clutches and transmission components, Exedy's clutches are made at their factory in Japan and have featured in many victories in F1, Moto GP and of course drifting.

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Suit GQ Nissan Patrol with TD42 & TB42 engine.

SAFARI TUFF CLUTCH - HEAVY DUTY - 1250Kg Clamping Pressure

The EXEDY Safari Tuff Clutch Kit comprises a purpose engineered cover assembly which boasts a minimum 25% increase in clamp load in comparison to standard. The cover assembly also features an anodized cover pressing to limit corrosion, spheroidal graphite anti burst pressure plate casting and additional drive straps. 

The Safari Tuff Kit also comprises a high quality clutch disc which has upgraded damper springs and premium grade friction materials.

The Safari Tuff range has been designed by EXEDY in one of the world’s most comprehensive facilities and extensively tested in some of the toughest four wheel drive races in the world by champions in the Australian Safari, Malaysian Rainforest Challenge and the Xtreme Winch Challenge.

• A minimum of 25% increase in clamp load – comfortable pedal feel
• Anodized for maximum corrosion resistance
• Spheroidal graphite anti burst casting – high burst strength
• Additional drive straps
• Easy identification against imitations.
• Upgraded damper springs
• Premium grade friction material
• Increased torque capacity
• Improved endurance and durability.

This kit includes the Exedy Safari Pressure Plate, Safari Clutch Disc, Thrust release bearing, spigot bush and clutch alignment tool.

We recommend the Safari for serious off road duties and towing, giving you a piece of mind that you have a quality clutch fitted that is made to last!

We have full workshop facilties and we are able to fit this for you. If you are interested in getting this fitted, please give us a call or send us an enquiry online.

Picture is for illustration purposes only, actual product may differ slightly depending on which vehicle the clutch is for.

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Exedy are world leaders in aftermarket performance clutches, which is why purchasing an Exedy clutch from Canyon Off-road is a worthy investment for your vehicle.

An Exedy clutch is constructed using quality, heavy duty materials and has been engineered to withstand wear and tear, heat and friction. 

As the brand of choice for many motor sport teams, an Exedy clutch is a superior upgrade that also meets OEM requirements. 

If you are looking for an aftermarket clutch that will give you significant increases in power, better engine response and smooth engagement, then an Exedy clutch is the way to go. 

Is it time to improve your driving experience? Contact Canyon Off-road today about installing an Exedy clutch for maximum vehicle performance. 

High Performance Exedy Clutch to Suit Your 4x4

Exedy produces a range of clutches to suit a variety of applications. Whether you are planning on doing some serious off-roading or simply want better day-to-day driving performance, Canyon Off-road has an Exedy clutch to suit your vehicle. 

The Sports Tuff Exedy clutch is great for the performance enthusiast who is looking for a clutch upgrade that will improve their everyday driving experience. Designed for amateur and professional drift and racing, the Sports Tuff Exedy clutch range offers an increase in clamp load and increased torque capacity.

An Exedy Clutch for Performance & Driveability 

Avid off-roaders may find a Safari Tuff Exedy clutch is the best choice for them. Purpose-built in Japan for 4WD applications, the Safari Tuff Exedy clutch offers a substantial increase in clamp load as well as increased endurance and durability. This Exedy clutch has been built tougher than its off-road competitors, and has been anodised for corrosion resistance and engineered with premium-grade friction material. 

At Canyon Off-road, we understand our customers are performance enthusiasts who are seeking an improved engine response, more power and more efficiency. That’s why we supply quality products like an Exedy clutch, because we know this is an upgrade that will meet the high standards our customers expect from us. 

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The Exedy Heavy Duty clutch kit comprises a heavy-duty cover assembly, a premium quality bearing and an organic clutch disc. Perfectly suited for use in lightly tuned vehicles, the cover assemblies are tailored to improve clamp load, which allows the transmission of increased engine torque to the drivetrain creating a performance clutch kit with smooth take off drivability.

Heavy-Duty Cushion Button

The cushion button clutch disc are designed for moderately tuned and improved performance vehicles. This kit includes a heavy-duty cover assembly, a premium quality bearing and a cushion button discs incorporate a cushioning feature between the cerametallic linings to provide smoother engagement.

Heavy-Duty Button Kits

The Heavy Duty Button (HDB suffix) clutch kits are manufactured to meet the demands of heavily modified vehicles. All HDB kits are supplied with high clamp load clutch cover assemblies and ceramic button clutch discs with sprung dampers

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Mitsubishi Triton (2015+) 2.4 Ltr CRD Turbo, 4N15 Exedy Safari Tuff Heavy Duty Clutch Kit Includes Single Mass Flywheel

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Clutch Direct are proud to offer Exedy Safari Tuff clutch upgrades for your 4x4. Increase the toque handling capability of your Mitsubishi Triton. Perfect for tuned and enhanced 4x4's, or even those who just want to push the limits off-road.

The Exedy Safari Tuff Clutch Kit comprises a purpose engineered cover assembly which boasts a minimum 25% increase in clamp load in comparison to standard. The cover assembly also features an anodized cover pressing to limit corrosion, spheroidal graphite anti burst pressure plate casting and additional drive straps.

The Safari Tuff Kit also comprises a high quality clutch disc which has upgraded damper springs and premium grade friction materials.

The Safari Tuff range has been designed by Exedy in one of the world’s most comprehensive facilities and extensively tested in some of the toughest four wheel drive races in the world by champions in the Australian Safari, Malaysian Rainforest Challenge and the Xtreme Winch Challenge.

The kit inclusions are as follows;

• Exedy HD cover assembly
• HD Organic clutch disc
• Solid Flywheel Conversion Included
• CSC Included 

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JPC in melbourne should be able to sort you out... they deal with lots of the competition turbo GQ shorty's in melbourne.... marin  

marin said: JPC in melbourne should be able to sort you out... they deal with lots of the competition turbo GQ shorty's in melbourne.... marin Click to expand...

get a hell big brass button clutch? they are ment to be strong arnt they?  

indeed they are, Brass button clutchs have zero slip, so they will be great for full power take offs and smashing it through the gears, but for normal every day driving, it would be a dog to drive  

Thanks alot guys ! Buttom clutch is a no no on a 4wd :coffeeti: I spoke to Direct clutchs in Briz then can supply me with a High Tourqe Clutch for $560 or i can get a safari tuff clutch for $660. Not sure what to do :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: Cheers Rick.  

go the safari tuff cluch, got one in my tb42 supercharged. holds up good while giving it a caining with 35s on, hasnt sliped once.  

keratoid45 said: go the safari tuff cluch, got one in my tb42 supercharged. holds up good while giving it a caining with 35s on, hasnt sliped once. Click to expand...

Mulisha said: Oh ok i'm just scared in 6 months time i choose to get 300rwhp or 350rwhp on 33's and i need to then replace the clucth again.. Cheers Rick. Click to expand...

remember with the extra clamping pressure your left leg will grow bigger than your right  

ITS AFORD NOT A NISSAN said: remember with the extra clamping pressure your left leg will grow bigger than your right Click to expand...

I wonder if you could retro-fit a GU vacuum-assisted clutch master cylinder to a GQ??? Just a thought.....  

As i said at mudrhino my safari tuff has done 20000km of abuse with with 140rwkw, soon to be more hopefully, supercharged 4.2 petrol. 35in simex etc... doesn't kill it. I busted a pbr heavy duty in less than 15000km with just my carby. I couldn't fault the safari. Perhaps you should be a bit easier on your clutch if you can bust it in 6 months.  

Mulisha said: How much harder will it be becuase my standard clucth now i can push in with one toe LOL LOL LOL!!! Cheers Rick. Click to expand...

GQ's have vacuum asistance too mate  

Tuffrangie u wouldn't know how much clamp pressure the safari has ? Does anyone know what the safari has ? Or can i get a spec sheet on the net somewere? Going to ring direct clucths tommorow and see what clamp pressure they got and toss up between the two and see if they come with warrantys or gurantees or anything. Cheers Rick.  

crooksey said: Geez mate how much power are you chasing Click to expand...

TUFFRANGIE said: GQ's have vacuum asistance too mate Click to expand...

How many burnouts have you done mulisha? I'd be staying away from the clutch or else the only thing you will be frying is the clutch.  

Truck Clutch and Brake at Archerfield in Briz. Ask for Ken and have a talk to him. Tell him what you are after and what you want to do and he can do a custom set up clutch for the 'right price'  

TUFFRANGIE said: How many burnouts have you done mulisha? I'd be staying away from the clutch or else the only thing you will be frying is the clutch. Click to expand...

i would have to say sounds like you want it to perform like a racing car, drag car rather then a 4x4 they not ment for burnouts but would love to see a pic of the setup on your motor. tony  

the clutch will feel lighter becauce the fulcrum is in differant position on the diaphram to give more clamp thus giving more leverage on the fingers. It been a while since I stuffed around with clutchers but I thing the clamp pressure on a Safari tuff is around 3500LB. Just make sure the fly wheel is stone ground and not done on a lathe, it makes a big differant. My mate had safari tuff in his TB42 turbo making 300rwhp on 35' never had a drama and that was'nt driven slowly. For $660 you can't go wrong  

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Ford Ranger (2011-2021) PX PXII 2.2 & 3.2L TD Exedy Safari Tuff Heavy Duty Clutch Kit

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The Safari Tuff Kit also comprises a high quality clutch disc which has upgraded damper springs and premium grade friction materials.The EXEDY Safari Tuff Clutch Kit comprises a purpose engineered cover assembly which boasts a minimum 25% increase in clamp load in comparison to standard. The cover assembly also features an anodized cover pressing to limit corrosion, spheroidal graphite anti burst pressure plate casting and additional drive straps.

The Safari Tuff range has been designed by EXEDY in one of the world’s most comprehensive facilities and extensively tested in some of the toughest four wheel drive races in the world by champions in the Australian Safari, Malaysian Rainforest Challenge and the Xtreme Winch Challenge.

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The kit inclusions are as follows;

• Kit includes EXEDY HD cover assembly
• HD Organic clutch disc
• Concentric slave cylinder

Specifically designed for the following applications Ford Ranger PX, PXII, PXIII 2.2 & 3.2 2011 to Present Mazda BT-50 2.2 & 3.2 2011-2020 

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The EXEDY Safari Tuff Clutch Kit comprises a purpose engineered cover assembly which boasts a minimum 25% increase in clamp load in comparison to standard. The cover assembly also features an anodized cover pressing to limit corrosion, spheroidal graphite anti burst pressure plate casting and additional drive straps.

The Safari Tuff Kit also comprises a high quality clutch disc which has upgraded damper springs and premium grade friction materials.

The Safari Tuff range has been designed by EXEDY in one of the world’s most comprehensive facilities and extensively tested in some of the toughest four wheel drive races in the world by champions in the Australian Safari, Malaysian Rainforest Challenge and the Xtreme Winch Challenge.

• A minimum of 25% increase in clamp load – comfortable pedal feel

• Anodized for maximum corrosion resistance

• Spheroidal graphite anti burst casting – high burst strength

• Additional drive straps

• Easy identification against imitations.

• Upgraded damper springs

• Premium grade friction material

• Increased torque capacity

• Improved endurance and durability.

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The Unique Burial of a Child of Early Scythian Time at the Cemetery of Saryg-Bulun (Tuva)

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In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.

Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA

Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova  (Moscow, Russian Federation).  (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Kharis Mustafin  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Irina Alborova  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Alina Matzvai  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected]

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Gagarin cup (khl) finals:  atlant moscow oblast vs. salavat yulaev ufa.

Much like the Elitserien Finals, we have a bit of an offense vs. defense match-up in this league Final.  While Ufa let their star top line of Alexander Radulov, Patrick Thoresen and Igor Grigorenko loose on the KHL's Western Conference, Mytischi played a more conservative style, relying on veterans such as former NHLers Jan Bulis, Oleg Petrov, and Jaroslav Obsut.  Just reaching the Finals is a testament to Atlant's disciplined style of play, as they had to knock off much more high profile teams from Yaroslavl and St. Petersburg to do so.  But while they did finish 8th in the league in points, they haven't seen the likes of Ufa, who finished 2nd. 

This series will be a challenge for the underdog, because unlike some of the other KHL teams, Ufa's top players are generally younger and in their prime.  Only Proshkin amongst regular blueliners is over 30, with the work being shared by Kirill Koltsov (28), Andrei Kuteikin (26), Miroslav Blatak (28), Maxim Kondratiev (28) and Dmitri Kalinin (30).  Oleg Tverdovsky hasn't played a lot in the playoffs to date.  Up front, while led by a fairly young top line (24-27), Ufa does have a lot of veterans in support roles:  Vyacheslav Kozlov , Viktor Kozlov , Vladimir Antipov, Sergei Zinovyev and Petr Schastlivy are all over 30.  In fact, the names of all their forwards are familiar to international and NHL fans:  Robert Nilsson , Alexander Svitov, Oleg Saprykin and Jakub Klepis round out the group, all former NHL players.

For Atlant, their veteran roster, with only one of their top six D under the age of 30 (and no top forwards under 30, either), this might be their one shot at a championship.  The team has never won either a Russian Superleague title or the Gagarin Cup, and for players like former NHLer Oleg Petrov, this is probably the last shot at the KHL's top prize.  The team got three extra days rest by winning their Conference Final in six games, and they probably needed to use it.  Atlant does have younger regulars on their roster, but they generally only play a few shifts per game, if that. 

The low event style of game for Atlant probably suits them well, but I don't know how they can manage to keep up against Ufa's speed, skill, and depth.  There is no advantage to be seen in goal, with Erik Ersberg and Konstantin Barulin posting almost identical numbers, and even in terms of recent playoff experience Ufa has them beat.  Luckily for Atlant, Ufa isn't that far away from the Moscow region, so travel shouldn't play a major role. 

I'm predicting that Ufa, winners of the last Superleague title back in 2008, will become the second team to win the Gagarin Cup, and will prevail in five games.  They have a seriously well built team that would honestly compete in the NHL.  They represent the potential of the league, while Atlant represents closer to the reality, as a team full of players who played themselves out of the NHL. 

• Atlant @ Ufa, Friday Apr 8 (3:00 PM CET/10:00 PM EST)
• Atlant @ Ufa, Sunday Apr 10 (1:00 PM CET/8:00 AM EST)
• Ufa @ Atlant, Tuesday Apr 12 (5:30 PM CET/12:30 PM EST)
• Ufa @ Atlant, Thursday Apr 14 (5:30 PM CET/12:30 PM EST)

Games 5-7 are as yet unscheduled, but every second day is the KHL standard, so expect Game 5 to be on Saturday, like an early start. 

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Activated 1953 in Stepanshchino, Moscow Oblast - initially as the 1945th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment for Special Use and from 1955 as the 635th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment for Special Use.

1953 to 1984 equipped with 60 S-25 (SA-1) launchers:

• Launch area: 55 15 43N, 38 32 13E (US designation: Moscow SAM site E14-1)
• Support area: 55 16 50N, 38 32 28E
• Guidance area: 55 16 31N, 38 30 38E

1984 converted to the S-300PT (SA-10) with three independent battalions:

• 1st independent Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion (Bessonovo, Moscow Oblast) - 55 09 34N, 38 22 26E
• 2nd independent Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion and HQ (Stepanshchino, Moscow Oblast) - 55 15 31N, 38 32 23E
• 3rd independent Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion (Shcherbovo, Moscow Oblast) - 55 22 32N, 38 43 33E

Disbanded 1.5.98.

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• 1st Special Air Defence Corps , 1953 - 1.6.88
• 86th Air Defence Division , 1.6.88 - 1.10.94
• 86th Air Defence Brigade , 1.10.94 - 1.10.95
• 86th Air Defence Division , 1.10.95 - 1.5.98