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SBC Clutch Kit for 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles
Sku: SD1-2305R-12
MPN: K07509-HD
Elevate your 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L driving experience with South Bend Clutch Kits, designed for exceptional performance and durability. Whether for daily driving or competitive racing, our kits featuring Organic, Ceramic, or Kevlar friction materials ensure smooth engagement and superior holding capacity. Each kit includes a high-quality pressure plate, performance-driven clutch disc, and all necessary installation components. Ideal for American Muscle cars, our Stage 1 and Stage 2 options cater to various driving needs, from Daily Plus to Extreme and Sport. Upgrade your ride with a clutch kit that promises reliability, versatility, and the ultimate connection between you and your muscle car. Trust South Bend Clutch for unparalleled performance and durability.
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At South Bend Clutch, we acknowledge the rich heritage and enduring passion associated with American muscle cars, particularly the iconic Ford Mustang and its counterparts which have captivated enthusiasts worldwide. With this legacy in mind, we are proud to present our meticulously engineered Clutch Kits for the 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas and other select vehicles. These kits are designed to enhance the driving experience by providing superior performance, reliability, and durability.
Our Clutch Kits are tailored for the American Muscle vehicle segment, embodying the spirit of performance and resilience. Whether you're cruising on the highway or pushing the limits on the track, our clutches ensure a connection between you and your muscle car that is both intimate and formidable.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch Kits?
South Bend Clutch is not just another name in the automotive industry. We are a symbol of quality and trust, with years of experience and a deep-rooted passion for driving excellence. Our clutch kits are the product of extensive research and development, ensuring that each component meets the highest standards of performance and durability.
Unmatched Performance
Our Clutch Kits for the 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L and other vehicles are designed to handle the rigorous demands of high-performance driving. With options including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, our clutches are crafted to deliver smooth engagement, exceptional holding capacity, and long-lasting wear resistance. Whether you opt for Stage 1 or Stage 2, Daily Plus, Extreme, or Sport usage levels, you can rest assured that your clutch kit is optimized for both daily driving and competitive racing environments.
Engineered for Durability
Durability is at the heart of every product we offer. Our clutches are made from premium materials and are rigorously tested to withstand the toughest conditions. This means less downtime for maintenance and more time on the road or track. The inclusion of features such as sprung hubs in full face disc styles further enhances the durability and reliability of our clutch systems, ensuring a long service life and consistent performance.
Comprehensive Kit Contents
South Bend Clutch Kits come complete with everything needed for a successful installation. This includes a high-quality pressure plate, a performance-driven clutch disc, and necessary installation components such as the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made of durable bronze. Our kits are designed to be a direct replacement for OEM setups, making installation straightforward for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.
Compatibility and Versatility
Crafted with versatility in mind, our clutch kits are compatible with a wide range of vehicles beyond the 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas. Our clutch kits also fit select models of the Ford Torino and Galaxie 500, ensuring that a broad spectrum of American Muscle car enthusiasts can experience the enhanced performance and reliability that South Bend Clutch offers. This compatibility is a testament to our commitment to serving a diverse clientele, providing solutions for various driving needs and preferences.
Expert Support and Availability
Choosing the right clutch kit can be daunting, but our team of experts is always ready to assist with any questions or concerns. With South Bend Clutch dealers near you, finding the perfect clutch solution for your vehicle is easier than ever. Our extensive network ensures that whether you're in Indiana or elsewhere, you have access to expert advice, installation services, and after-sales support.
Tailored Solutions for Your Driving Needs
Understanding that every driver and vehicle has unique requirements, we offer a range of clutch kits tailored to different driving styles and performance needs:
- Organic Friction Material: Ideal for daily driving and mild performance applications, offering smooth engagement and reliability.
- Ceramic Friction Material: Suited for extreme conditions and high-performance use, providing outstanding heat resistance and holding capacity.
- Kevlar Friction Material: Offers a balance between durability and performance, perfect for sporty driving and moderate racing.
Installation and Maintenance
Our commitment to quality extends beyond our products to our customer service and support. Each clutch kit comes with detailed installation instructions, and our team is always on hand to offer assistance. Proper installation and maintenance are key to maximizing the lifespan and performance of your South Bend Clutch Kit. We recommend regular inspections and adjustments as necessary to ensure your clutch system remains in peak condition.
Conclusion
For enthusiasts of the 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas and other American Muscle vehicles, South Bend Clutch offers clutch kits that not only meet but exceed expectations. Our unwavering commitment to quality, performance, and durability makes us the go-to source for clutch solutions. When you choose South Bend Clutch, you're not just getting a product; you're gaining a partner dedicated to enhancing your driving experience. Trust South Bend Clutch for your next clutch system upgrade and join the ranks of satisfied drivers who demand the best for their vehicles.
Organic Friction Material
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Sprung Hub Style
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
Full Face Disc Style
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
Single Disc
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
Stage 1 Clutch
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
Warranty Coverage
South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. Our warranty provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.
The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit at our discretion for any product found to be defective. We will not be liable for losses, damages, or injury to persons or property resulting from misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.
*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***
Warranty Registration
To activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online Warranty Hub within 30 days of purchase.
What You'll Need to Register:
- Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)
- Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)
- Current odometer reading at time of installation
- Installer information (shop name, address, phone number)
- Part number of your South Bend Clutch product
Click here to Register Your Warranty
After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at warranty.southbendclutch.com/lookup.
Filing a Warranty Claim
If you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our Warranty Hub.
Claim Submission Requirements:
- Your warranty certificate number or the email used during registration
- Current odometer reading
- Description of the issue you're experiencing
- Photos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)
- Photos showing the condition of related components
Our warranty team will review your claim and may request additional information or photos. South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claims to determine whether the failure was due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Warranty Conditions
The Limited Warranty will NOT be valid under the following conditions:
- The product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase
- The product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
- The clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic
- The flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification
- The clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse
- The transmission has failed or shows excessive wear
- The product is used for high performance and/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.
Pricing Policy
We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts, but we do not allow discounts or price matching below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price).
Important: Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.
Return Policy
No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
To Obtain an RMA:
- If you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process
- If you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345
Once your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.
Questions?
For warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at warranty@southbendclutch.com or call 1-800-988-4345.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Ford Mustang 5.0L | Gas |  | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1969 Ford Mustang 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1970 Ford Mustang 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1971 Ford Mustang 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1972 Ford Mustang 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1968 Ford Torino 5.0L | Gas |  | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1969 Ford Torino 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1970 Ford Torino 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1971 Ford Torino 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1972 Ford Torino 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1973 Ford Torino 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 5.8L | Gas |  | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
At South Bend Clutch, we acknowledge the rich heritage and enduring passion associated with American muscle cars, particularly the iconic Ford Mustang and its counterparts which have captivated enthusiasts worldwide. With this legacy in mind, we are proud to present our meticulously engineered Clutch Kits for the 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas and other select vehicles. These kits are designed to enhance the driving experience by providing superior performance, reliability, and durability.
Our Clutch Kits are tailored for the American Muscle vehicle segment, embodying the spirit of performance and resilience. Whether you're cruising on the highway or pushing the limits on the track, our clutches ensure a connection between you and your muscle car that is both intimate and formidable.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch Kits?
South Bend Clutch is not just another name in the automotive industry. We are a symbol of quality and trust, with years of experience and a deep-rooted passion for driving excellence. Our clutch kits are the product of extensive research and development, ensuring that each component meets the highest standards of performance and durability.
Unmatched Performance
Our Clutch Kits for the 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L and other vehicles are designed to handle the rigorous demands of high-performance driving. With options including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, our clutches are crafted to deliver smooth engagement, exceptional holding capacity, and long-lasting wear resistance. Whether you opt for Stage 1 or Stage 2, Daily Plus, Extreme, or Sport usage levels, you can rest assured that your clutch kit is optimized for both daily driving and competitive racing environments.
Engineered for Durability
Durability is at the heart of every product we offer. Our clutches are made from premium materials and are rigorously tested to withstand the toughest conditions. This means less downtime for maintenance and more time on the road or track. The inclusion of features such as sprung hubs in full face disc styles further enhances the durability and reliability of our clutch systems, ensuring a long service life and consistent performance.
Comprehensive Kit Contents
South Bend Clutch Kits come complete with everything needed for a successful installation. This includes a high-quality pressure plate, a performance-driven clutch disc, and necessary installation components such as the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made of durable bronze. Our kits are designed to be a direct replacement for OEM setups, making installation straightforward for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.
Compatibility and Versatility
Crafted with versatility in mind, our clutch kits are compatible with a wide range of vehicles beyond the 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas. Our clutch kits also fit select models of the Ford Torino and Galaxie 500, ensuring that a broad spectrum of American Muscle car enthusiasts can experience the enhanced performance and reliability that South Bend Clutch offers. This compatibility is a testament to our commitment to serving a diverse clientele, providing solutions for various driving needs and preferences.
Expert Support and Availability
Choosing the right clutch kit can be daunting, but our team of experts is always ready to assist with any questions or concerns. With South Bend Clutch dealers near you, finding the perfect clutch solution for your vehicle is easier than ever. Our extensive network ensures that whether you're in Indiana or elsewhere, you have access to expert advice, installation services, and after-sales support.
Tailored Solutions for Your Driving Needs
Understanding that every driver and vehicle has unique requirements, we offer a range of clutch kits tailored to different driving styles and performance needs:
- Organic Friction Material: Ideal for daily driving and mild performance applications, offering smooth engagement and reliability.
- Ceramic Friction Material: Suited for extreme conditions and high-performance use, providing outstanding heat resistance and holding capacity.
- Kevlar Friction Material: Offers a balance between durability and performance, perfect for sporty driving and moderate racing.
Installation and Maintenance
Our commitment to quality extends beyond our products to our customer service and support. Each clutch kit comes with detailed installation instructions, and our team is always on hand to offer assistance. Proper installation and maintenance are key to maximizing the lifespan and performance of your South Bend Clutch Kit. We recommend regular inspections and adjustments as necessary to ensure your clutch system remains in peak condition.
Conclusion
For enthusiasts of the 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas and other American Muscle vehicles, South Bend Clutch offers clutch kits that not only meet but exceed expectations. Our unwavering commitment to quality, performance, and durability makes us the go-to source for clutch solutions. When you choose South Bend Clutch, you're not just getting a product; you're gaining a partner dedicated to enhancing your driving experience. Trust South Bend Clutch for your next clutch system upgrade and join the ranks of satisfied drivers who demand the best for their vehicles.
Organic Friction Material
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Sprung Hub Style
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
Full Face Disc Style
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
Single Disc
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
Stage 1 Clutch
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
Warranty Coverage
South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. Our warranty provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.
The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit at our discretion for any product found to be defective. We will not be liable for losses, damages, or injury to persons or property resulting from misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.
*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***
Warranty Registration
To activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online Warranty Hub within 30 days of purchase.
What You'll Need to Register:
- Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)
- Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)
- Current odometer reading at time of installation
- Installer information (shop name, address, phone number)
- Part number of your South Bend Clutch product
Click here to Register Your Warranty
After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at warranty.southbendclutch.com/lookup.
Filing a Warranty Claim
If you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our Warranty Hub.
Claim Submission Requirements:
- Your warranty certificate number or the email used during registration
- Current odometer reading
- Description of the issue you're experiencing
- Photos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)
- Photos showing the condition of related components
Our warranty team will review your claim and may request additional information or photos. South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claims to determine whether the failure was due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Warranty Conditions
The Limited Warranty will NOT be valid under the following conditions:
- The product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase
- The product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
- The clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic
- The flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification
- The clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse
- The transmission has failed or shows excessive wear
- The product is used for high performance and/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.
Pricing Policy
We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts, but we do not allow discounts or price matching below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price).
Important: Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.
Return Policy
No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
To Obtain an RMA:
- If you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process
- If you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345
Once your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.
Questions?
For warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at warranty@southbendclutch.com or call 1-800-988-4345.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Ford Mustang 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1969 Ford Mustang 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1970 Ford Mustang 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1971 Ford Mustang 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1972 Ford Mustang 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1968 Ford Torino 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1969 Ford Torino 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1970 Ford Torino 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1971 Ford Torino 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1972 Ford Torino 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1973 Ford Torino 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 5.8L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
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Is the shipping free?
Yes. Worldwide shipping is already included in the price. We use DHL express with 3 days delivery time.
When will I receive my item?
When we have received your order, you will automatically receive an e-mail confirming your order. Orders made before 2 PM (CET) will be picked, packed and shipped the same day. Delivery time is usually 2-4 working days with DHL Express.
Can I change or return my item?
If you want to change a product into another model, strap color etc., please contact us so we are able to reserve the new item in our stock immediately. You are always entitled to an exchange or refund within 30 days after you have received your package, as long as the item has not been used.
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