Keeping Your Peterbilt 379 Clutch Linkage Smooth

If your peterbilt 379 clutch linkage starts acting up, you're going to feel it in your left leg long before you notice any issues under the hood. It's one of those mechanical setups that makes a 379 feel like a "real" truck, providing that direct connection between the driver and the transmission that newer hydraulic systems just can't replicate. But because it's a physical, mechanical system made of rods, pins, and bushings, it's prone to wearing out over a few hundred thousand miles. ...

March 2, 2026 · 6 min · Ward Chasteen