{"product_id":"exedy-flywheel-1996-1998-toyota-4runner-base","title":"EXEDY Flywheel – 1996–1998 Toyota 4Runner Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwners of 1996–1998 Toyota 4Runner Base looking to refresh or upgrade the clutch system can use the \u003cstrong\u003eEXEDY Flywheel – 1996–1998 Toyota 4Runner Base\u003c\/strong\u003e as a fitment-focused option developed around street-driven, work-duty, towing-conscious, and mildly modified applications where clutch control and heat tolerance matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Century of Clutch Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEXEDY's history reaches back to 1923 in Japan, with decades of clutch development under the Daikin Clutch name. The company is both a major OEM powertrain supplier and a long-established performance-clutch manufacturer, with products engineered for everything from original-power street cars to dedicated motorsports use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDriveline Role\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEXEDY flywheels are engineered as matched driveline components rather than cosmetic weight reductions. Its lightweight performance flywheels use one-piece billet or forged chromoly steel construction to reduce rotational inertia while retaining high thermal capacity and integrated ring-gear strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lighter flywheel can improve engine response and rev matching, but it can also reduce stored rotational energy and make low-speed takeoff more sensitive. It is best suited to drivers who value throttle response, faster transient behavior, and performance use over maximum factory-like smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEXEDY Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e TYF502\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Application-Specific Flywheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction \/ Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e EXEDY application-specific flywheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorque Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not rated independently as a clutch torque-capacity figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Suited For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clutch service or performance builds requiring the listed EXEDY flywheel fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplication Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 1996–1998 Toyota 4Runner Base, this configuration makes the most sense when its intended duty matches the vehicle's actual power and use. Avoid overspecifying clutch aggressiveness: the best setup is the one that maintains the needed torque reserve while preserving usable modulation and protecting the rest of the driveline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-piece billet or forged chromoly steel on EXEDY lightweight performance flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Goal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower inertia with high thermal capacity and improved engine response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Gear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated ring-gear design on EXEDY lightweight flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e EXEDY states its lightweight flywheels are engineering-tested to 15,000–18,000 RPM and SFI approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996–1998 Toyota 4Runner Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEXEDY SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e TYF502\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because clutch fitment is sensitive to transmission and flywheel changes, verify the complete vehicle configuration before purchase. Modified swaps or previously converted flywheel systems may require a different EXEDY part than a stock vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EXEDY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50131333120250,"sku":"EXETYF502","price":74.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lgcracing.com\/products\/exedy-flywheel-1996-1998-toyota-4runner-base","provider":"Legacy Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}