[{"id":639572541733,"handle":"clutch-kits","title":"Clutch Kits","updated_at":"2025-12-18T07:21:12-05:00","body_html":"\u003ch4\u003eClutch Kits\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eSouth Bend Clutch kits are engineered as complete systems—disc, pressure plate, hub damping, and flywheel interface—so you get predictable engagement, consistent torque capacity, and clean release in the conditions you actually drive. This collection brings together our full range of single disc and dual disc clutch kits, from daily-driver organic facings to hybrid organic\/Kevlar and organic\/feramic pairings for towing, off-road, and high-output street builds. Every South Bend Clutch kit is matched to a platform and use case: diesel trucks like Cummins, Power Stroke, and Duramax; domestic passenger cars and American muscle; LS\/T56, TR6060, and Magnum applications; European performance platforms; Jeep, off-road, and 4x4; sport compact; and VW\/Audi. If you’re searching for a clutch that holds torque without sacrificing drivability, this is where you’ll find it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterial science sits at the heart of every SBC clutch kit. Organic facings deliver the smoothest engagement and quietest operation for daily use. Ceramic blends add bite and heat resistance for tuned power levels and repeated high-energy events. Kevlar is renowned for outstanding wear stability and flywheel friendliness when properly bedded. Feramic brings exceptional thermal resilience for heavy towing, long grades, and track abuse. We pair compounds with full-face or segmented facings to balance initial bite, heat shedding, and even load distribution across the disc, then tune the marcel (cushion) and groove geometry to widen the engagement window and move heat away from the contact patch. The result is a kit that behaves like an OE-quality street clutch when you want finesse, with the reserve you need when torque and temperature rise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClamp strategy and release characteristics define pedal feel and shift quality, so our pressure plates are re-arched and fulcrum-optimized to deliver clamp where it counts without turning the pedal into an on\/off switch. Balanced rotating groups keep the system smooth at RPM. Robust cover, strap, and finger designs resist distortion across heat cycles, which preserves flatness, minimizes chatter, and protects synchros during quick shifts. Whether you’re backing a trailer up a steep driveway or clipping an apex at a track day, a properly matched SBC clutch kit lets you modulate bite precisely with a predictable, linear pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingle disc clutch kits remain a great choice for modest torque and maximum simplicity, especially in daily drivers and commuter builds. Dual disc clutch kits multiply surface area to increase torque capacity and heat management while maintaining a friendly pedal and longer engagement window. For tuned diesels, LS builds, and modern turbo platforms, dual disc solutions often offer the best blend of civility and margin—more area, less heat, longer life—without resorting to harsh puck layouts. In either configuration, we design the disc hub to match the platform’s torsional behavior: sprung hubs that absorb shock and quell rollover noise in synchronized gearboxes, or rigid hubs for competition builds where crisp response and durability at temperature outweigh NVH considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlywheel interface is equally important. Our steel flywheels emphasize the correct step\/height, surface finish, and hardness to maintain release clearance and resist hot spotting and glazing. When converting from dual-mass to single-mass flywheels (common in European and diesel platforms), we engineer balance and NVH characteristics so the resulting clutch kit remains usable in traffic and comfortable on long drives. For applications that prefer sharper transient response, lighter flywheel options are matched to the clutch kit’s clamp curve and facing design so drivability stays intact while throttle response improves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause this collection spans so many platforms, we label each kit by use case to simplify selection. Daily-driver street kits prioritize smooth take-off, low noise, and long wear. Towing and work-truck kits add thermal headroom and clamp for grade control and repeated launches with a trailer. Street performance kits balance modulation and hold for bolt-ons, cam and head packages, boost, and sticky tires. Off-road kits emphasize control at low speed and heat stability during crawls. European and sport compact kits preserve synchronized shift quality and release precision while adding capacity for track days, mountain runs, and highway endurance. American muscle kits cover everything from classic small-blocks to modern supercharged V8s with options that stay cooperative Monday through Friday and deliver on Saturdays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstallation best practices make or break outcomes. We recommend verifying hydraulic health, setting release bearing free play to spec, and resurfacing or replacing the flywheel to the correct step and finish. A proper break-in—normal stop-and-go driving to seat the facings evenly—establishes the engagement personality you’ll enjoy for the long haul. Do it right, and an SBC clutch kit will reward you with quiet take-off, a stable pedal, confident torque hold, and clean release under heat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf your search brought you here via terms like performance clutch kit, dual disc clutch kit, towing clutch, LS clutch, G56 clutch, NV4500 clutch, BMW clutch, Audi clutch, Porsche clutch, VW clutch, WRX clutch, or sport compact clutch, you’re in the right place. Explore the kits in this collection by platform and usage, and match friction material and hub style to your torque curve, gearing, tire, curb weight, and terrain. South Bend Clutch builds systems for the way you drive—systems that work when you need them most.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUltimately, the value of a clutch kit isn’t just in peak torque numbers; it’s in how consistently it performs as parts heat up, cool down, and wear together. That’s why our engineering focuses on repeatable clamp curves, stable coefficients of friction across temperature, and facing layouts that keep the contact patch flat under load. If you’re upgrading from stock or refreshing a seasoned build, choose an SBC clutch kit that aligns feel, strength, and longevity. It’s more than a replacement—it’s an investment in control.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2025-04-22T20:33:50-04:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Clutch Kit"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":642907177253,"handle":"off-road-and-4x4-clutch-kits-components","title":"Off-Road and 4x4 Clutch Kits \u0026 Components","updated_at":"2025-12-12T17:13:49-05:00","body_html":"\u003ch4\u003eOff-Road and 4x4 Clutch Kits \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eSouth Bend Clutch builds off-road and 4x4 clutch systems for the kind of driving that breaks spec-sheet assumptions—creeping across ledges at 1 mph, feathering on shale as traction comes and goes, holding on a graded fire road with a trailer, or crawling out of a wash after a water crossing. This collection covers solid-axle rock crawlers, independent-front-suspension overland rigs, full-size pickups and SUVs used off-highway, diesel 4x4 tow rigs that live in the mountains, and purpose-built trail trucks. The common thread is control under heat and load. Every SBC system is engineered as a matched set—friction material, facing architecture, diaphragm and cover geometry, hub damping, flywheel mass and finish, hydraulics, pilot\/release components, and hardware—so engagement stays wide and predictable at low speed, release remains clean when hot, and pedal feel stays stable after hours of abuse in dust, mud, water, and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFriction sets the personality of an off-road clutch. For trail-to-town rigs and overlanders that see long days of partial engagement, our full-face organic facings deliver the broadest controllable window, the quietest take-off on uneven surfaces, and the most flywheel-friendly wear pattern. Organic shines where the clutch is used as a throttle in low range—balancing brake and clutch to place the truck with inches of precision—because it avoids the on\/off feel that magnifies chassis motions. Where curb weight, tire size, or ambient temperature climb—steel bumpers and armor, rooftop tent and drawers, 35–40 inch tires, long hot climbs—our organic\/Kevlar hybrids add wear stability and thermal composure, provided you complete a proper break-in. For heavy trailers, steep sustained grades, sand dunes, or boosted V8\/diesel conversions, organic\/feramic hybrids add initial bite and heat headroom. We tune marcel (the disc’s cushion) and groove\/slot geometry to vent gases and move heat, keeping friction coefficients stable instead of spiking and fading in cycles that feel like chatter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePressure plate strategy is where “hold” meets “human.” Off-road driving demands clamp that doesn’t wilt as parts soak, finger profiles that release cleanly when hot or after a water splash, and a pedal you can read through boots and vibration. South Bend pressure plates are re-arched and fulcrum-optimized so clamp rises where you need it—launch, grade starts, controlled crawl—without turning the pedal into a switch or a leg workout. Rigid covers, properly spec’d straps, and flat pressure rings preserve face parallelism as temperature rises; parallel faces translate directly to a larger usable slip zone, fewer resonance bands you’d call “chatter,” and more precise modulation when you’re balanced on three tires and need a quarter-inch of pedal to settle the truck.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHub damping is the quiet hero in 4x4 drivelines. Low-range crawling happens between idle and ~2,500 rpm where torsional pulses are strongest, lockers are engaging and releasing, and wind-up unloads abruptly as a tire finds traction. We calibrate sprung hubs to absorb those low-frequency events and to calm gear rollover in synchronized gearboxes, protecting synchros and bearings from micro-shocks. Correct spring rates and windows give you a pedal that feels alive, not mushy, and a driveline that stays calm in technical sections. Solid hubs have a place in extreme heat or competition-only rigs, but for overland and mixed-use 4x4s, a tuned sprung hub preserves components and reduces driver fatigue over long days.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlywheels decide two things that matter off-road: surface quality and inertia. Surface quality—flatness, hardness, and the correct finish—keeps friction stable after repeated hot-soak and cool-down cycles, and it protects against glazing that narrows your control window. Inertia is the “dial” you feel with your left foot. A moderately heavier South Bend steel flywheel stores energy for smooth off-idle movement on grades, reduces stalls when you lift a tire, and widens the controllable slip zone when you’re balancing gas, brake, and clutch. We machine every SBC flywheel to the exact step\/recess height our clutch family expects, hold parallelism tight, and finish the face so full-face organic and hybrids bed quickly and wear evenly. For platforms that arrive with dual-mass flywheels, our single-mass conversions are balanced and validated for NVH; mass is selected to keep idle calm and first-gear creep clean on the road while surviving real trail heat without turning glassy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHydraulics translate intention into release. Many “clutch problems” off-road are hydraulic problems in disguise—long, heat-soaked lines that aerate fluid and shorten slave travel, masters with tired internal finishes that block the compensation port so engagement height “walks” on a climb, or routing too near exhaust that turns a crisp pedal into mush after a long pull. South Bend hydraulic kits—master, slave, lines, and pre-bled assemblies where available—are specified around total throw needed for clean disengagement with higher clamp loads. Bore sizes and lever ratios preserve reasonable effort and decisive movement at the fingers. We also provide line-routing and heat-management guidance because losing 1–2 mm of slave stroke at temperature is the difference between a clean upshift on a steep shelf road and a grind that bruises synchros. Make hydraulics right and the pedal you set in the morning is the pedal you feel at camp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironment is the enemy of consistency—dust abrades facings, mud adds drag to the release path, water crossings shock hot parts. SBC facing recipes, marcel tuning, and vent architecture help the interface recover from contamination and thermal shock. Covers and rings chosen for rigidity stay flat after a chill-down so you don’t get a “warped record” feel as soon as the trail turns wet. In practice that means fewer surprises when you re-engage after a creek or snow crossing, cleaner take-up at the base of a sandy climb, and a clutch that still releases cleanly in town after a hot trail day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDual disc systems have a legitimate place in the 4x4 world—heavy overland builds, diesel tow rigs that also crawl, V8 swaps on big tires, and expedition trucks that live in low range. Doubling the friction area lowers interface temperature and increases capacity without jacking pedal effort if the diaphragm is tuned correctly. South Bend dual disc kits use full-face facings, platform-specific hub damping, and balanced steel flywheels to maintain a wide, human engagement window along with thermal resilience for long climbs and repeated maneuvers. The goal is not a drag-race hit; it’s repeatable control with headroom when payload, altitude, and heat stack up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlatform specifics help you choose. Solid-axle rock crawlers running deep crawl ratios (\u0026lt;50:1, \u0026lt;70:1) benefit from an organic or organic\/Kevlar single disc paired to a moderately heavy flywheel for inch-by-inch placement; if the rig is heavy on 40s with a V8 or big-turbo six, step to an organic\/feramic or a dual disc to regain thermal margin. Overland builds with rooftop tents, water, fuel, and drawers love the long-interval calm of organic\/Kevlar hybrids; pair with an SBC flywheel and fresh hydraulics, and you’ll feel a wider, more repeatable window on rutted climbs. Full-size 4x4 pickups that tow off-pavement should be spec’d like diesel tow rigs: thermal capacity first (often a dual disc), with pedal and release tuned to keep backing control on loose grades. IFS trail SUVs used on mixed dirt\/highway duty often stay happiest with full-face organic on a balanced SMF for OE-plus manners and a big control window in low range.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTowing off-highway stresses clutches differently than highway towing. You’re pulling at low speed with frequent modulation, often at altitude, and with cooling air limited. South Bend’s diesel-centric friction systems (organic\/Kevlar and organic\/feramic) and dual discs were validated in exactly those conditions: loaded grades, backing on gravel, and slow maneuvers into campsites. Pair the right friction system to realistic torque and trailer weight, select a flywheel mass that calms take-off on slopes, and use our pre-bled hydraulics where available to preserve throw when fluids thin. The outcome is control—no bucking matches on boat ramps, no mystery “fade” when you’ve been inching uphill, and synchronized shifts that stay clean after the day heats up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstallation fundamentals matter more off-road because the system will be asked to work at the edges. Verify flywheel step\/recess height and surface finish match SBC spec for your clutch family. Seat the pilot bearing square with proper support—never drive on the inner race. Dry-fit the disc on the input shaft and confirm full-length free travel; apply a thin film of the correct high-temp, non-gumming spline lube and wipe to a sheen so you don’t hydraulic-lock the hub. Center the disc with the exact-fit alignment tool fully seated in the pilot, then torque the cover in a star pattern in stages to the specified torque and lubrication state (dry\/oiled\/threadlocker) included with your hardware. Confirm release bearing height and fork angles; some platforms require pivot adjustments or shims to land the release window in the linear part of the pedal. Route hydraulic lines away from downpipes, cats, and crossovers, add heat sleeves where proximity is unavoidable, and consider our pre-bled assemblies to eliminate trapped air in long or convoluted runs. Do these steps once and you won’t be troubleshooting in the dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreak-in is part of the engineering—especially for off-road use. Normal stop-and-go street driving for the first few hundred miles seats facings evenly and establishes the micro-geometry that defines your engagement window. Avoid extended hill-holds with heavy slip, repeated hard launches, dune climbing, or max-weight towing during bedding. Organic settles quickly; Kevlar-containing hybrids reward patience with outstanding longevity; feramic hybrids stabilize with normal driving and then deliver the thermal headroom you chose them for. Complete break-in and the “feel” you rely on—quiet take-offs, low-speed feathering control, crisp synchronized shifts—becomes the feel that lasts through seasons of trail work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting off-road is easier when you tie symptoms to temperature and terrain. If first and reverse balk only when hot at the end of a trail day, suspect pilot bearing drag or insufficient slave travel as fluid thins—confirm line routing and consider a pre-bled SBC hydraulic assembly. If chatter appears after a water crossing and then fades, you likely shocked hot parts; inspect flywheel finish and cover torque\/parallelism but expect behavior to normalize as moisture burns off. If engagement height “walks” during a long climb, check the master cylinder’s compensation port, fluid aeration, and release geometry (bearing height\/pivot). If a new clutch feels “too aggressive” for parking-lot maneuvers, verify step\/height and disc marcel before blaming friction; a millimeter in stack height can masquerade as a personality flaw. These aren’t mysteries—they’re geometry and setup. Put the stack back on zero and the system behaves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardware and bellhousing alignment deserve a special note for 4x4s. Skid-plate impacts, frame flex, and drivetrain vibes can loosen or shift assemblies that were borderline to begin with. Use SBC-spec hardware with the correct head styles and lengths; follow our torque sequence in stages (and angle stages where called for); and verify dowel presence and fit so the bellhousing returns to blueprint concentricity. A bellhousing that sits a degree off-axis will feel like a “clutch issue” when it’s really pilot and input-shaft misery. Correct the foundation and the symptoms disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor independent-front-suspension 4x4s and modern SUVs, NVH expectations are higher. Our single-mass flywheels for these platforms are balanced for highway composure, and our sprung-hub calibrations target idle smoothness and roundabout creep. Organic maintains OE-plus manners; organic\/Kevlar extends service intervals for hot climates and mountain towns; OFE\/OFEK hybrids add bite for tuned turbo SUVs that still see trailhead approaches. The engineering goal is the same: a clutch you don’t think about on the freeway that becomes a precise control surface on fire roads and in low range.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor sand and dunes, heat cycles are long and slip events are frequent. The right recipe is a hybrid with good gas evacuation and a flywheel mass that prevents stall when the sand grabs. Keep in mind that aggressive, segmented facings increase initial bite but can shorten the controllable window; full-face hybrids tuned for dunes often feel better across changing sand conditions, especially as temperatures rise. As always, complete break-in before you hit the dunes—glazed faces are hard to recover during a vacation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause off-road buyers search by symptom as often as by part number, this page also meets those intents: clutch for rock crawling, clutch that won’t chatter on hills, smooth clutch for overlanding with 35s, stronger clutch for armor and rooftop tent, dual disc clutch for diesel 4x4 towing, clutch not fully disengaging when hot on trail, hard to get into first at a stop off-road, pilot bearing causing reverse crunch after long climb, pre-bled hydraulic kit for off-road, flywheel resurface spec after water crossing glaze, organic vs Kevlar vs feramic for trail. Each query maps to a system choice we’ve validated: friction family and facing, diaphragm and cover geometry, hub damping, flywheel mass and finish, hydraulic throw, pilot and release components, alignment tools, and hardware that keep faces parallel and release precise under heat and contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelection is straightforward once you define your life with the rig. If you wheel monthly on moderate trails and daily the truck, choose full-face organic with a moderately heavy SMF and matched hydraulics for OE-plus manners and the biggest control window. If you’ve added weight, tire, and altitude to the mix, step to organic\/Kevlar, keep the sprung hub, and select a flywheel mass that calms take-offs on slopes. If you tow off-pavement or run dunes and long grades, consider an organic\/feramic hybrid or a dual disc to keep interface temperature down without sacrificing modulation. In all cases, refresh the pilot and release components, use the exact-fit alignment tool, install the correct hardware with our torque and lubrication guidance, route and bleed hydraulics correctly (or use pre-bled assemblies), and follow break-in. That’s the South Bend Clutch path to quiet, confident control when terrain, heat, and weight stack up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUltimately, a great off-road and 4x4 clutch isn’t about a single big number—it’s about repeatable control when conditions get unfriendly. South Bend Clutch designs for that reality: friction systems that recover after abuse, pressure plates that hold without drama and release cleanly when hot, hubs that calm torsion in low range, flywheels that store the right energy, hydraulics that keep your pedal honest, and installation details that lock geometry on zero. Choose the SBC clutch kit and supporting components in this collection that match your build and your trails, install to our guidance, complete break-in, and point the rig where you want to go. The clutch will be the last thing you have to think about—exactly as it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2025-07-16T14:51:12-04:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Off-Road \/ 4x4"}],"published_scope":"global"}]
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SBC Clutch Kit for 1951-1964 Ford F-100 3.5L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles
$420.01
SKUSD1-2307R-12
MPNK07518-HD
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Sku: SD1-2307R-12
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Elevate your 1951-1964 Ford F-100's performance with the South Bend Clutch Kit. Engineered for 3.5L Gas engines, this Stage 1 kit is perfect for both off-road adventures and daily driving. Featuring an organic friction material for smooth engagement and durability, it comes with a single full-face disc designed for reliable power transmission. Compatible with a wide range of vintage Ford models, this kit enhances drivability without sacrificing comfort. It includes a high-quality throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and a durable steel pilot bushing for a complete installation. Ideal for those seeking a balance between longevity and performance. Upgrade to South Bend Clutch for unmatched reliability and performance. SKU: SD1-2307R-12.
South Bend Clutch proudly presents the SBC Clutch Kit, meticulously engineered for the 1951-1964 Ford F-100 3.5L Gas and compatible with a variety of other vintage Ford models. This clutch kit represents the pinnacle of our dedication to providing superior clutch solutions for off-road and 4x4 enthusiasts, as well as those seeking reliable daily driving performance. With a focus on durability, performance, and drivability, this clutch kit is designed to enhance your vehicle's capability and ensure a smoother, more enjoyable driving experience.
At South Bend Clutch, we understand the importance of a reliable clutch system, especially for vehicles that tackle both everyday roads and challenging off-road terrains. Our clutch kit for the 1951-1964 Ford F-100 and other select vehicles is crafted to meet the rigorous demands of gas-powered engines, ensuring compatibility and optimized performance. This kit includes features tailored for those who demand the best from their vehicle, whether it's for off-road adventures, restoration projects, or daily commutes.
Key Features and Benefits
Our clutch kit boasts a range of features designed to enhance your vehicle's performance and reliability. At its core, the kit uses an organic friction material, ideal for those seeking a balance between performance and longevity. This material ensures smooth engagement and improved wear characteristics, making it a perfect choice for daily driving with an added performance edge. The Stage 1 classification of this clutch kit indicates it's designed to handle the increased power output over stock, without sacrificing the drivability or comfort of your vintage Ford.
This kit is specifically engineered for vehicles with a gas fuel type and comes equipped with a 10-input spline and a 1.38-inch input shaft diameter, ensuring a perfect fit and seamless integration with your vehicle's drivetrain. The disc diameter is optimized at 11 inches, providing ample surface area for reliable power transmission and smooth engagement.
The inclusion of a full-face disc style contributes to the kit's smooth operation and durability. This design ensures a consistent contact area between the clutch disc and the flywheel, minimizing wear and extending the life of both components. Moreover, the sprung hub style is crucial for reducing drivetrain shock and providing a smoother transition between gears, enhancing the overall driving experience.
Comprehensive Kit Contents
Understanding the importance of a hassle-free installation process, our clutch kit includes everything needed for a complete and straightforward setup. This encompasses a high-quality throw-out bearing, ensuring dependable operation and longevity. An alignment tool is also provided, facilitating accurate installation and alignment of the clutch assembly, which is vital for optimal performance and reliability. Additionally, the inclusion of a pilot bushing made from durable steel guarantees a precise fit and further enhances the drivetrain's reliability.
Compatibility and Versatility
Designed with versatility in mind, this clutch kit is compatible with a wide range of Ford models from the 1951-1964 era, including various configurations of the F-100, F-250, F-350, F-2, F-3, F4, P-100, and P-350. This broad compatibility ensures that many enthusiasts and restorers can benefit from the enhanced performance and reliability offered by our clutch kit.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, performance, and customer satisfaction. Our products are the result of extensive research, development, and real-world testing, ensuring they meet the high standards expected by our customers. Whether you're an off-road enthusiast, a classic car restorer, or someone who demands the best for their daily driver, our clutch kit is designed to deliver unmatched performance and reliability.
Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our products. We offer expert support and advice, ensuring you choose the right clutch kit for your specific vehicle and driving needs. With a network of dealers and a team of knowledgeable staff, we are always here to help you make the most of your vehicle's performance.
In summary, the South Bend Clutch Kit for the 1951-1964 Ford F-100 3.5L Gas and other compatible vehicles is an exceptional choice for anyone looking to upgrade their clutch system. With its superior materials, comprehensive kit contents, and broad compatibility, it offers a perfect blend of performance, durability, and ease of installation. Trust South Bend Clutch to enhance your driving experience, whether you're navigating rugged off-road trails or cruising the streets.
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 Information
South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc,. under the warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective product, which fails within 12 months or 12,000 miles. We will not be liable for losses that might be claimed as a result of the failure of any part, nor shall we be liable for damages or injury to any persons or property resulting from the misuses or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty. Click here for Warranty Registration form.
Warranty Registration form is NOT for submitting a warranty claim when something happens to your clutch. It must be on file with us within 30 days of purchase. If you have a warranty claim, call the shop directly and talk with our technical dept.
South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claim to determine whether or not any such part has failed because of a defect in material or workmanship. Our obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing, replacing, or crediting, at our discretion, any part found to be defective.
The Limited Warranty will not be valid under the following express conditions:
It is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase.
When purchased by retail customer for less than our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
When not installed by a certified mechanic
When flywheel was not replaced with new or resurfaced to specification
Clutches which have been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence or misuse
When transmission fails or has excessive wear
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERRABLE
Products used for High Performance and/or Racing purposes which they were not origianlly engineered for, will not be covered.
Pricing Policy
We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts but we do not allow discounts or price matching that goes below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price). Anyone paying less than our MAP price will lose their warranty!
Return Policy
No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a return authorization number (RMA). Please call the dealer you bought the clutch from, if you bought it directly through us you can call and speak to our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345.
South Bend Clutch proudly presents the SBC Clutch Kit, meticulously engineered for the 1951-1964 Ford F-100 3.5L Gas and compatible with a variety of other vintage Ford models. This clutch kit represents the pinnacle of our dedication to providing superior clutch solutions for off-road and 4x4 enthusiasts, as well as those seeking reliable daily driving performance. With a focus on durability, performance, and drivability, this clutch kit is designed to enhance your vehicle's capability and ensure a smoother, more enjoyable driving experience.
At South Bend Clutch, we understand the importance of a reliable clutch system, especially for vehicles that tackle both everyday roads and challenging off-road terrains. Our clutch kit for the 1951-1964 Ford F-100 and other select vehicles is crafted to meet the rigorous demands of gas-powered engines, ensuring compatibility and optimized performance. This kit includes features tailored for those who demand the best from their vehicle, whether it's for off-road adventures, restoration projects, or daily commutes.
Key Features and Benefits
Our clutch kit boasts a range of features designed to enhance your vehicle's performance and reliability. At its core, the kit uses an organic friction material, ideal for those seeking a balance between performance and longevity. This material ensures smooth engagement and improved wear characteristics, making it a perfect choice for daily driving with an added performance edge. The Stage 1 classification of this clutch kit indicates it's designed to handle the increased power output over stock, without sacrificing the drivability or comfort of your vintage Ford.
This kit is specifically engineered for vehicles with a gas fuel type and comes equipped with a 10-input spline and a 1.38-inch input shaft diameter, ensuring a perfect fit and seamless integration with your vehicle's drivetrain. The disc diameter is optimized at 11 inches, providing ample surface area for reliable power transmission and smooth engagement.
The inclusion of a full-face disc style contributes to the kit's smooth operation and durability. This design ensures a consistent contact area between the clutch disc and the flywheel, minimizing wear and extending the life of both components. Moreover, the sprung hub style is crucial for reducing drivetrain shock and providing a smoother transition between gears, enhancing the overall driving experience.
Comprehensive Kit Contents
Understanding the importance of a hassle-free installation process, our clutch kit includes everything needed for a complete and straightforward setup. This encompasses a high-quality throw-out bearing, ensuring dependable operation and longevity. An alignment tool is also provided, facilitating accurate installation and alignment of the clutch assembly, which is vital for optimal performance and reliability. Additionally, the inclusion of a pilot bushing made from durable steel guarantees a precise fit and further enhances the drivetrain's reliability.
Compatibility and Versatility
Designed with versatility in mind, this clutch kit is compatible with a wide range of Ford models from the 1951-1964 era, including various configurations of the F-100, F-250, F-350, F-2, F-3, F4, P-100, and P-350. This broad compatibility ensures that many enthusiasts and restorers can benefit from the enhanced performance and reliability offered by our clutch kit.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, performance, and customer satisfaction. Our products are the result of extensive research, development, and real-world testing, ensuring they meet the high standards expected by our customers. Whether you're an off-road enthusiast, a classic car restorer, or someone who demands the best for their daily driver, our clutch kit is designed to deliver unmatched performance and reliability.
Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our products. We offer expert support and advice, ensuring you choose the right clutch kit for your specific vehicle and driving needs. With a network of dealers and a team of knowledgeable staff, we are always here to help you make the most of your vehicle's performance.
In summary, the South Bend Clutch Kit for the 1951-1964 Ford F-100 3.5L Gas and other compatible vehicles is an exceptional choice for anyone looking to upgrade their clutch system. With its superior materials, comprehensive kit contents, and broad compatibility, it offers a perfect blend of performance, durability, and ease of installation. Trust South Bend Clutch to enhance your driving experience, whether you're navigating rugged off-road trails or cruising the streets.
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 Information
South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc,. under the warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective product, which fails within 12 months or 12,000 miles. We will not be liable for losses that might be claimed as a result of the failure of any part, nor shall we be liable for damages or injury to any persons or property resulting from the misuses or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty. Click here for Warranty Registration form.
Warranty Registration form is NOT for submitting a warranty claim when something happens to your clutch. It must be on file with us within 30 days of purchase. If you have a warranty claim, call the shop directly and talk with our technical dept.
South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claim to determine whether or not any such part has failed because of a defect in material or workmanship. Our obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing, replacing, or crediting, at our discretion, any part found to be defective.
The Limited Warranty will not be valid under the following express conditions:
It is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase.
When purchased by retail customer for less than our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
When not installed by a certified mechanic
When flywheel was not replaced with new or resurfaced to specification
Clutches which have been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence or misuse
When transmission fails or has excessive wear
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERRABLE
Products used for High Performance and/or Racing purposes which they were not origianlly engineered for, will not be covered.
Pricing Policy
We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts but we do not allow discounts or price matching that goes below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price). Anyone paying less than our MAP price will lose their warranty!
Return Policy
No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a return authorization number (RMA). Please call the dealer you bought the clutch from, if you bought it directly through us you can call and speak to our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345.
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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.
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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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