It just takes some love. I removed my helper spring, changed to DOT 4 fluid, JPC clutch line, and i am shifting at 7500+. Granted, my car is a '13 and only has 18K miles on it, and only the last 5 or so have been with the CJ, so it may still just be a fairly spry factory clutch. I know it is not uncommon for people to have issues more often than I am.