{"product_id":"bgrs-ultimate-tl70-throwout-bearing-upgrade","title":"BGRS Ultimate Throwout Bearing Upgrade 2013+ Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86, GR86 TL70","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1491\/files\/BGRS_TRIANGLE_RCA_1e29d7ea-aeb5-4cb7-bd6e-6406f5dcaab2.png?v=1709930218\" width=\"264\" height=\"165\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iXI9EeaBbWs?si=dJMyHL40UQvMt6SG\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-420a66ea-e4cc-49c5-b3e0-dc83939cf757\" class=\"ql-block ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-block-id=\"block-3bd8eec2-62f0-42e9-b250-9fb6f51e04b3\" class=\"ql-heading ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you tired of worrying about when your throwout bearing might fail? Upgrade to the Ultimate throwing bearing and benefit from a much longer-lasting bearing with reduced wear and enhanced pedal feel.  Specifically designed for Toyota 86, Scion FRS, and Subaru BRZ, this upgrade fixes an ongoing design issue while providing a better pedal feel and modulation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1491\/products\/IMG_0317_480x480.jpg?v=1679529383\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"266\" height=\"333\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe teamed up with Ezekiel Lee at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cmautohaus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCMAutohaus\u003c\/a\u003e to finally fix a decade long issue with the OEM throwout bearing used on the TL70 ZN6 and ZN8 6 speed transmissions.  Ezekiel is a Subaru trained Master Tech and has serviced many, many, of these failed OEM throwout bearings over the years.  He was shocked to find that even the superceded part numbers from the manufacturer were a bandaid to the design, at best.  And then the new ZN8 came out and we realized it was the same thing all over again! So, we spent the better part of a year rapid prototyping and testing this solution on our own cars and customer cars.  We even sent a couple to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.dirtfish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDirt Fish Rally School \u003c\/a\u003efor abusive testing.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1491\/files\/image_27_1402174f-e14e-4274-be03-9a231b675c1c_480x480.png?v=1696364999\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAD designed and carefully spec'd, our closed-face, sealed throwout bearing provides longer life than the OEM bearing equipped from the manufacturer, while the slick coating and grease channel on the bearing carrier improve longevity and feel. The Ultimate throwout bearing is the first and only solution that replaces the OEM bearing with a high-quality sealed bearing that prevents clutch material, dirt, and other debris from entering the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg height=\"333\" width=\"333\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1491\/files\/KITZN6_DRICLU0100_480x480.png?v=1679598791\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to improved bearing life and reduced wear, the Ultimate throwing bearing's steel carrier also provides increased pedal feel, giving you more control and precision while driving. The added stiffness, especially when coupled with the Verus fork and pivot, allows you to use a siffer pressure plate, yet have notably less pedal effort.  Say goodbye to your stiff and squeaky clutch pedal, and hello to a smooth and silent pedal throw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"292\" width=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1491\/files\/KITZN6_DRICLU019_480x480.png?v=1679598837\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo make installation even easier, our OEM spec high-quality bearing will be pressed onto the bearing carrier.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair our Ultimate Throwout Bearing Fix with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.battlegarage-rs.com\/products\/tl70-clutch-maintenance-kit-for-2013-frs-brz-86-2022-brz-gr86?_pos=1\u0026amp;_fid=703d3c82a\u0026amp;_ss=c\"\u003eTL70 Clutch Maintenance Kit\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete refresh of your clutch system! Enjoy peace of mind knowing your TL70 transmission is well taken care of.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"294\" width=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1491\/files\/BGRSProductShopifySaleImage-Email_31.png?v=1725415933\" alt=\"TL70 Clutch Maintenance Kit for 2013+ FRS\/BRZ\/86 \u0026amp; 2022+ BRZ\/GR86\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-420a66ea-e4cc-49c5-b3e0-dc83939cf757\" class=\"ql-block ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-block-id=\"block-3bd8eec2-62f0-42e9-b250-9fb6f51e04b3\" class=\"ql-heading ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight-tolerance billet steel with low-friction coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal grooving for self-lubrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese made, long life sealed thrust bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:  This product has a patent pending and is protected by the USPTO. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"ql-block ql-align-center\" data-block-id=\"block-420a66ea-e4cc-49c5-b3e0-dc83939cf757\"\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"ql-heading ql-align-center\" data-block-id=\"block-3bd8eec2-62f0-42e9-b250-9fb6f51e04b3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eREVIEWS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a7710f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1491\/files\/logo_drt.png?v=1718143230\" width=\"433\" height=\"90\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a7710f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1491\/files\/Subaru-BRZ.jpg?v=1718143193\" width=\"557\" height=\"174\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a7710f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRALLY TESTED!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a7710f;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eConfident that our throwout bearing will outlast the OEM bearing even in the harshest conditions, we provided a couple of our throwout bearing kits to\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirtFish\u003c\/strong\u003e Rally School\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHere is what Ryan, their vehicle operations manager, had to say.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Both the 'BGRS Ultimate Throwout Bearing' kits got installed into the cars in June (2023), now these cars have over 300 hour from the time of installation. over all the instructors like the feel and consistency of the pedal engagement over time. Also, everyone in the shop likes the robustness and serviceability of the bearing units. One of the cars had an engine failure around 200 hour after the bearing was installed but this gave us a chance to remove and inspect the throwout bearing. We were able to clean and reuse the bearing units with no issues.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Ryan \/\/ Vehicle Operations Manager @ \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirtFish Rally School\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003ePhotos of the bearing after 200 hours of use in a DirtFish Rally School BRZ. Bearing was cleaned up and reinstalled and has another 100+ hours of use without issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"200 Hours dirt build up from DirtFish Rally School\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1491\/files\/IMG_2295_4cca6c9d-0099-49df-bd11-e8124fd3bf7c_240x240.jpg?v=1707171691\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1491\/files\/IMG_2292_95d21046-d0a0-4dd7-bfed-d5560f5caf5d_240x240.jpg?v=1707171898\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $20 off when purchasing the Verus clutch fork and pivot! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1491\/files\/BGRZN6_DRICLU0110_9674f3b6-e317-4ab5-bffe-1d4fcdcfeab5_480x480.png?v=1679598890\" width=\"228\" height=\"228\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1491\/files\/patent-pending-vector-icon_480x480.png?v=1679613917\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"224\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-b9c8cedf-3dc4-4eee-8584-ada58521f71f\" class=\"ql-block ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-b9c8cedf-3dc4-4eee-8584-ada58521f71f\" class=\"ql-block ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-b9c8cedf-3dc4-4eee-8584-ada58521f71f\" class=\"ql-block ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-b9c8cedf-3dc4-4eee-8584-ada58521f71f\" class=\"ql-block ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-b9c8cedf-3dc4-4eee-8584-ada58521f71f\" class=\"ql-block ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-b9c8cedf-3dc4-4eee-8584-ada58521f71f\" class=\"ql-block ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-b9c8cedf-3dc4-4eee-8584-ada58521f71f\" class=\"ql-block ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-b9c8cedf-3dc4-4eee-8584-ada58521f71f\" class=\"ql-block ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-b9c8cedf-3dc4-4eee-8584-ada58521f71f\" class=\"ql-block ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-b9c8cedf-3dc4-4eee-8584-ada58521f71f\" class=\"ql-block ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-block-id=\"block-01edf78e-9a7d-4d77-a0e5-22402e3ff4da\" class=\"ql-heading ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFITMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUltimate Throwout Bearing has been designed to be a direct replacement for the OEM throwout bearing in the BRZ, FRS, GT86, 86, and GR86. Intended to be used with the stock clutch package or with Exedy replacement clutches. Other aftermarket brand clutches may not be compatible. We are working on verifying other clutches. We are not responsible for any fitment issues caused by using an unverified clutch package. If you have any questions on fitment please reach out to our support team Support@battlegarage-rs.comFix also fits these models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2013 - 2023 Subaru BRZ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2022+ GR86\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fix should also apply to the following car that use the same PN for the OEM bearing: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2002 - 2006 Subaru Baja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2013 - 2023 Subaru Crosstrek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1998 - 2018  Subaru Forester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1993 - 2023 Subaru Impreza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990 - 2017 Subaru Legacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2005 - 2017 Subaru Outback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur throwout bearing upgrade has been designed to be a direct replacement for the OEM bearing. We used Exedy, OEM, and Toda clutch kits to test our throwout bearing upgrade. If you plan on using any other brand of clutch kit, please let us know so we can follow up with any issues. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThrowout bearing carrier\/retainer interface requires a high-viscosity, non-tackified, ester-based grease to provide vibration damping under unloaded input-shaft excitation. Greases containing tackifiers or low-viscosity base oils may cause audible rattle in neutral with clutch released. We recommend REDLINE CV-2 which is readily available. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #20a800;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bearing should work with just about all clutches on the market. However we are still creating a list below of confirmed fitments as reported by our customers to offer more peace of mind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #20a800;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne or more clutch kits from the following brands has been installed with our Ultimate Throwout Bearing Upgrade and confirmed to fit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #20a800;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOEM\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #20a800;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eExedy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #20a800;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eToda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #20a800;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOgura: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #20a800;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLight Series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #20a800;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompetition Clutches\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" color=\"#ff2a00\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReported compatibility issues: South Bend, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" color=\"#ff2a00\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" color=\"#ff2a00\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eACT- Issues with SB\/ACT pressure plate engagement being further than OEM. This issue can also affect OEM throwout bearings. May cause additional noise, and potential shifting issues between 1st and 2nd which may worsen when hot.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" color=\"#ff2a00\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBGRS UTOB is not compatible with Xclutch or Xtreme Clutch, these are only compatible with the TOB supplied in their kits.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BGxCMA","offers":[{"title":"Ultimate Throwout Bearing Kit","offer_id":48413152182470,"sku":"KITZN6_DRICLU01","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ultimate Throwout Bearing Kit with Verus Fork and Pivot","offer_id":48413152215238,"sku":"KITZN6_DRICLU02","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/1359\/8918\/files\/tob_composite.png?v=1792875841","url":"https:\/\/classifiedmotorsports.com\/products\/bgrs-ultimate-tl70-throwout-bearing-upgrade","provider":"Classified Motorsports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}