anyone done a clutch job on a 87 yj 258 motor, everyone i call says 700 to 800 dollars with the hydoslave bearing, wow. is it that tuff of a job....

Try one of these threads. They might be able to give you a little insight.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=161521&highlight=clutch

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=197958&highlight=clutch

Nope it's a straight forward clutch to do.