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SBC SD1-2453R-12 Clutch Kit
Sku: SD1-2453R-12
MPN: K70037-02-HD
Elevate your driving experience with the South Bend Clutch SBC SD1-2453R-12 Clutch Kit, engineered for unparalleled performance and reliability. Tailored to meet diverse driving needs, this kit offers options in Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials to match your vehicle's requirements and your driving style. Whether it's for daily driving, spirited sport use, or extreme conditions, our clutch kits are designed to deliver enhanced performance over stock, with options for Stage 1 and Stage 2 performance levels. Each kit is crafted using the highest quality materials for superior durability and includes all necessary components for a smooth installation. Choose South Bend Clutch for a clutch system that combines innovative design with exceptional performance and durability.
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Our clutch kits are developed with precision and use premium materials to ensure they perform under the most strenuous conditions. Whether it's for a daily driver or a high-performance race car, South Bend Clutch offers a solution that is tailored to the needs of the enthusiast and professional driver alike. The SBC SD1-2453R-12 Clutch Kit, available in various configurations, such as Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, caters to a broad spectrum of vehicle applications and driving styles.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
- Expertise and Experience: With years of experience in the clutch industry, South Bend Clutch has the expertise to design and manufacture clutches that offer unparalleled performance and durability. Our engineering team continuously researches and develops our products to meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry.
- Quality Materials: We use only the highest quality materials in our clutch kits. From the friction material to the pressure plate, every component is selected for its superior performance and durability characteristics.
- Innovative Design: Our clutches are designed with the end user in mind. We integrate innovative features that improve performance, extend clutch life, and enhance driver experience.
- Comprehensive Range: South Bend Clutch offers a wide range of clutch kits designed for various stages of performance enhancements, ensuring there is a perfect match for your vehicle and driving requirements. Whether you're looking for a clutch for daily driving or for competitive racing, we have a solution that meets your needs.
Understanding the SBC SD1-2453R-12 Clutch Kit Variants
The SBC SD1-2453R-12 Clutch Kit is designed to accommodate the diverse requirements of drivers and vehicles, offering options in friction material, stage, and usage that influence the performance characteristics of the clutch.
- Friction Material: The choice of friction material plays a critical role in determining the clutch's engagement characteristics and wear resistance. Organic material offers smooth engagement and is well-suited for daily driving conditions. Ceramic, known for its heat resistance, provides aggressive engagement and is ideal for high-performance applications. Kevlar offers a balance between smooth engagement and high durability, making it suitable for sporty driving and moderate performance enhancements.
- Stage: The stage of the clutch indicates its performance level. Stage 1 variants are designed for vehicles with minor modifications, offering enhanced performance over stock clutches while maintaining good drivability. Stage 2 variants cater to vehicles with more significant performance upgrades, providing higher torque capacity and more aggressive engagement.
- Usage: The intended usage category, such as Daily Plus, Extreme, and Sport, reflects the driving conditions and performance requirements the clutch is engineered to meet. Daily Plus variants are optimized for everyday driving with enhanced performance characteristics, Extreme variants are built for maximum performance in demanding conditions, and Sport variants strike a balance between performance and drivability for spirited driving experiences.
Installation and Maintenance
South Bend Clutch kits come complete with all necessary components for installation, including the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing, ensuring a smooth and straightforward installation process. While professional installation is recommended to ensure optimal performance and longevity, our comprehensive instructions and technical support are available to assist enthusiasts who choose to install their clutch.
Maintenance of your South Bend Clutch system is critical to ensuring it performs optimally over its lifespan. Regular inspections and adherence to proper driving habits can extend the life of your clutch, providing reliable performance and driving enjoyment.
Find a South Bend Clutch Dealer Near You
To purchase the SBC SD1-2453R-12 Clutch Kit or any other South Bend Clutch product, we recommend visiting one of our authorized dealers. Our extensive network of dealers is knowledgeable about our product range and can provide valuable advice on selecting the right clutch kit for your vehicle and driving needs. To find a South Bend Clutch dealer near you, please visit our website or contact our customer service team.
Conclusion
The SBC SD1-2453R-12 Clutch Kit exemplifies South Bend Clutch's dedication to providing high-quality, performance-oriented clutch solutions for a wide array of vehicles and driving requirements. Whether you're upgrading your daily driver or preparing your vehicle for competitive racing, South Bend Clutch has a solution engineered to deliver exceptional performance and reliability. Trust in our expertise, quality materials, and innovative designs to enhance your driving experience.
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.
South Bend Clutch is a revered name in the automotive industry, specializing in the design and manufacturing of high-quality clutch systems and components. Our products are engineered to enhance the driving experience by offering superior performance, durability, and reliability. The SBC SD1-2453R-12 Clutch Kit stands as a testament to our commitment to excellence, providing a solution that meets the rigorous demands of a wide range of vehicles and driving conditions.
Our clutch kits are developed with precision and use premium materials to ensure they perform under the most strenuous conditions. Whether it's for a daily driver or a high-performance race car, South Bend Clutch offers a solution that is tailored to the needs of the enthusiast and professional driver alike. The SBC SD1-2453R-12 Clutch Kit, available in various configurations, such as Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, caters to a broad spectrum of vehicle applications and driving styles.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
- Expertise and Experience: With years of experience in the clutch industry, South Bend Clutch has the expertise to design and manufacture clutches that offer unparalleled performance and durability. Our engineering team continuously researches and develops our products to meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry.
- Quality Materials: We use only the highest quality materials in our clutch kits. From the friction material to the pressure plate, every component is selected for its superior performance and durability characteristics.
- Innovative Design: Our clutches are designed with the end user in mind. We integrate innovative features that improve performance, extend clutch life, and enhance driver experience.
- Comprehensive Range: South Bend Clutch offers a wide range of clutch kits designed for various stages of performance enhancements, ensuring there is a perfect match for your vehicle and driving requirements. Whether you're looking for a clutch for daily driving or for competitive racing, we have a solution that meets your needs.
Understanding the SBC SD1-2453R-12 Clutch Kit Variants
The SBC SD1-2453R-12 Clutch Kit is designed to accommodate the diverse requirements of drivers and vehicles, offering options in friction material, stage, and usage that influence the performance characteristics of the clutch.
- Friction Material: The choice of friction material plays a critical role in determining the clutch's engagement characteristics and wear resistance. Organic material offers smooth engagement and is well-suited for daily driving conditions. Ceramic, known for its heat resistance, provides aggressive engagement and is ideal for high-performance applications. Kevlar offers a balance between smooth engagement and high durability, making it suitable for sporty driving and moderate performance enhancements.
- Stage: The stage of the clutch indicates its performance level. Stage 1 variants are designed for vehicles with minor modifications, offering enhanced performance over stock clutches while maintaining good drivability. Stage 2 variants cater to vehicles with more significant performance upgrades, providing higher torque capacity and more aggressive engagement.
- Usage: The intended usage category, such as Daily Plus, Extreme, and Sport, reflects the driving conditions and performance requirements the clutch is engineered to meet. Daily Plus variants are optimized for everyday driving with enhanced performance characteristics, Extreme variants are built for maximum performance in demanding conditions, and Sport variants strike a balance between performance and drivability for spirited driving experiences.
Installation and Maintenance
South Bend Clutch kits come complete with all necessary components for installation, including the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing, ensuring a smooth and straightforward installation process. While professional installation is recommended to ensure optimal performance and longevity, our comprehensive instructions and technical support are available to assist enthusiasts who choose to install their clutch.
Maintenance of your South Bend Clutch system is critical to ensuring it performs optimally over its lifespan. Regular inspections and adherence to proper driving habits can extend the life of your clutch, providing reliable performance and driving enjoyment.
Find a South Bend Clutch Dealer Near You
To purchase the SBC SD1-2453R-12 Clutch Kit or any other South Bend Clutch product, we recommend visiting one of our authorized dealers. Our extensive network of dealers is knowledgeable about our product range and can provide valuable advice on selecting the right clutch kit for your vehicle and driving needs. To find a South Bend Clutch dealer near you, please visit our website or contact our customer service team.
Conclusion
The SBC SD1-2453R-12 Clutch Kit exemplifies South Bend Clutch's dedication to providing high-quality, performance-oriented clutch solutions for a wide array of vehicles and driving requirements. Whether you're upgrading your daily driver or preparing your vehicle for competitive racing, South Bend Clutch has a solution engineered to deliver exceptional performance and reliability. Trust in our expertise, quality materials, and innovative designs to enhance your driving experience.
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.
PRODUCT FAQs
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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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