Ac clutch

[jackelope]

Replacing the clutch is fine unless the compressor being froze up is the reason the clutch got hot.

I agree.
I will add that seized clutches were a thing on the Cherokees and then a thing again on the Liberty during the Chrysler Jeep part of my life.  It was a common issue.

[Buckmark]

Replacing the clutch is fine unless the compressor being froze up is the reason the clutch got hot.

I agree.
I will add that seized clutches were a thing on the Cherokees and then a thing again on the Liberty during the Chrysler Jeep part of my life.  It was a common issue.

I 2nd that, it is also really close in parts cost to do the compressor, having a shop pullit down and recharge is not alot either 

[Chase2008]

Thank you everyone for the info and comments. Really looking at getting it evacuated now and pulling the whole compressor, then installing a bypass pulley. I know I can remove the 3 bolts. But . Not sure I have the skill to do a clutch replacement or knowledge on if I can just do that without replacing the compressor.

I realize the defrost won't work as well but not looking at sinking more money into this rig ( just had a water pump and valve cover baskets done). Just want it driveable. Going to order the bypass  pulley and call around to see who will evac the compressor before I pull it out.

May install a new one later but for. Now just want to drive it.

[biggfish]

Just did this on my dad's 08 ram. He bought a compressor kit on Amazon for $95. It's not charged, but the sound of the clutch grinding is gone. He plans to have it recharged before next summer.

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