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SBC Clutch Kit for 1966-1977 Ford F-100 5.0L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles
Sku: SD1-2258R-12
MPN: K07027-HD
Upgrade your drive with the South Bend Clutch SBC SD1-2258R-12 Clutch Kit. Engineered for diverse driving needs, it offers a selection of friction materials—Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar—to match your vehicle's performance requirements. Whether you're enhancing your daily drive or pushing your car to its limits, our Stage 1 and 2 kits cater to both mild and aggressive driving styles. Each kit includes essential components for a seamless installation, minus the flywheel, allowing customization to your specific needs. Choose from Full Face or 6-paddle disc styles for optimal engagement and performance. Trust South Bend Clutch for quality, precision, and durability in every gear shift.
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South Bend Clutch is a trusted name in the automotive aftermarket industry, known for manufacturing high-quality, durable clutch kits designed to meet the varied needs of drivers and their vehicles. Our SBC SD1-2258R-12 Clutch Kit is a testament to our commitment to excellence and our deep understanding of automotive needs. Featuring a range of options to cater to different driving styles and requirements, this clutch kit exemplifies our dedication to providing solutions that enhance vehicle performance and driver satisfaction.
The SBC SD1-2258R-12 Clutch Kit comes in various friction materials, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar, to match the unique demands of each driver. Whether you're looking for a clutch that offers a smooth engagement for everyday driving or one that can handle the extreme conditions of racing and heavy-duty applications, we have a solution that fits. Our clutch kits are engineered with precision to ensure they meet the specific requirements of your vehicle, providing a perfect fit and optimal performance.
Choosing the right clutch kit is crucial for achieving the desired performance level and durability. Our Stage 1 options are designed for vehicles with mild modifications or those seeking improved performance over stock without sacrificing drivability. The Stage 1 kits are ideal for daily drivers who want a little more from their vehicle without going into full performance mode. On the other hand, our Stage 2 kits cater to drivers who demand more from their vehicles, whether for more spirited daily driving, occasional track use, or specific performance applications. The Stage 2 kits offer higher torque capacity and are capable of handling more abuse, making them suitable for more aggressive driving styles and conditions.
The inclusion of components such as the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing in our clutch kits ensures that you have everything needed for a complete and hassle-free installation. These components are critical for the proper functionality and longevity of your clutch system, and by including them, we provide added value and convenience to our customers. The pilot bushing material is steel, chosen for its durability and ability to provide a reliable connection between the transmission and the engine.
One of the standout features of the SBC SD1-2258R-12 Clutch Kit is the variety of disc styles available. From Full Face for those seeking a smooth engagement and wide friction area to 6-paddle configurations designed for high-power applications requiring quick engagement, our clutch kits are built to meet diverse needs. The disc style plays a significant role in the clutch's feel and performance, and by offering different options, we cater to the preferences and requirements of a wide range of drivers.
Our commitment to quality and performance extends beyond the materials and design of our clutch kits. South Bend Clutch understands the importance of reliability, which is why our clutch kits do not include a flywheel. This decision allows drivers to choose a flywheel that best suits their specific needs, whether it's a lightweight option for quicker acceleration or a heavier flywheel for smoother operation in daily driving conditions. By focusing on the clutch components, we ensure that each part of the kit is optimized for performance, durability, and compatibility.
South Bend Clutch has established itself as a leader in the clutch market through our dedication to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Our products are the result of extensive research, testing, and real-world application, ensuring they meet the high standards our customers expect. The SBC SD1-2258R-12 Clutch Kit is no exception, offering a range of options to suit various driving styles, vehicle modifications, and performance requirements.
Whether you're searching for a clutch kit that provides a balance of performance and drivability for your daily commute or one that can withstand the rigors of racing and heavy-duty applications, South Bend Clutch has you covered. Our network of dealers and our commitment to customer support ensure that you have access to expert advice, making it easier to find the perfect clutch solution for your vehicle.
In choosing a South Bend Clutch kit, you're not just getting a product; you're investing in a solution designed to enhance your driving experience. Our clutch kits are engineered to provide improved performance, reliability, and longevity, helping you get the most out of your vehicle. Whether you drive a car equipped with a G56, NV4500, or NV5600 transmission, or you're looking for a clutch that can handle the unique demands of a WRX, South Bend Clutch offers products that deliver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-1979 Ford F-100 5.0L | Diesel |  | 2WD | ZF S6-650 | Solid Mass |
| 1975-1979 Ford F-150 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | ZF S6-650 | Solid Mass |
| 1968-1977 Ford Bronco 5.0L | Diesel |  | 4WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1969-1974 Ford E-100 Econoline 5.0L | Diesel |  | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1969-1974 Ford E-200 Econoline 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1969-1974 Ford E-300 Econoline 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1975 Ford E-150 Econoline 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1975 Ford E-250 Econoline 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1975 Ford E-350 Econoline 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1968-1977 Ford Ranchero 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1968-1972 Ford Custom 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1972-1974 Ford Gran Torino 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1971-1974 Ford Maverick 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1968-1974 Ford Torino 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1972-1979 Ford F-350 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
South Bend Clutch is a trusted name in the automotive aftermarket industry, known for manufacturing high-quality, durable clutch kits designed to meet the varied needs of drivers and their vehicles. Our SBC SD1-2258R-12 Clutch Kit is a testament to our commitment to excellence and our deep understanding of automotive needs. Featuring a range of options to cater to different driving styles and requirements, this clutch kit exemplifies our dedication to providing solutions that enhance vehicle performance and driver satisfaction.
The SBC SD1-2258R-12 Clutch Kit comes in various friction materials, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar, to match the unique demands of each driver. Whether you're looking for a clutch that offers a smooth engagement for everyday driving or one that can handle the extreme conditions of racing and heavy-duty applications, we have a solution that fits. Our clutch kits are engineered with precision to ensure they meet the specific requirements of your vehicle, providing a perfect fit and optimal performance.
Choosing the right clutch kit is crucial for achieving the desired performance level and durability. Our Stage 1 options are designed for vehicles with mild modifications or those seeking improved performance over stock without sacrificing drivability. The Stage 1 kits are ideal for daily drivers who want a little more from their vehicle without going into full performance mode. On the other hand, our Stage 2 kits cater to drivers who demand more from their vehicles, whether for more spirited daily driving, occasional track use, or specific performance applications. The Stage 2 kits offer higher torque capacity and are capable of handling more abuse, making them suitable for more aggressive driving styles and conditions.
The inclusion of components such as the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing in our clutch kits ensures that you have everything needed for a complete and hassle-free installation. These components are critical for the proper functionality and longevity of your clutch system, and by including them, we provide added value and convenience to our customers. The pilot bushing material is steel, chosen for its durability and ability to provide a reliable connection between the transmission and the engine.
One of the standout features of the SBC SD1-2258R-12 Clutch Kit is the variety of disc styles available. From Full Face for those seeking a smooth engagement and wide friction area to 6-paddle configurations designed for high-power applications requiring quick engagement, our clutch kits are built to meet diverse needs. The disc style plays a significant role in the clutch's feel and performance, and by offering different options, we cater to the preferences and requirements of a wide range of drivers.
Our commitment to quality and performance extends beyond the materials and design of our clutch kits. South Bend Clutch understands the importance of reliability, which is why our clutch kits do not include a flywheel. This decision allows drivers to choose a flywheel that best suits their specific needs, whether it's a lightweight option for quicker acceleration or a heavier flywheel for smoother operation in daily driving conditions. By focusing on the clutch components, we ensure that each part of the kit is optimized for performance, durability, and compatibility.
South Bend Clutch has established itself as a leader in the clutch market through our dedication to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Our products are the result of extensive research, testing, and real-world application, ensuring they meet the high standards our customers expect. The SBC SD1-2258R-12 Clutch Kit is no exception, offering a range of options to suit various driving styles, vehicle modifications, and performance requirements.
Whether you're searching for a clutch kit that provides a balance of performance and drivability for your daily commute or one that can withstand the rigors of racing and heavy-duty applications, South Bend Clutch has you covered. Our network of dealers and our commitment to customer support ensure that you have access to expert advice, making it easier to find the perfect clutch solution for your vehicle.
In choosing a South Bend Clutch kit, you're not just getting a product; you're investing in a solution designed to enhance your driving experience. Our clutch kits are engineered to provide improved performance, reliability, and longevity, helping you get the most out of your vehicle. Whether you drive a car equipped with a G56, NV4500, or NV5600 transmission, or you're looking for a clutch that can handle the unique demands of a WRX, South Bend Clutch offers products that deliver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-1979 Ford F-100 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | ZF S6-650 | Solid Mass |
| 1975-1979 Ford F-150 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | ZF S6-650 | Solid Mass |
| 1968-1977 Ford Bronco 5.0L | Diesel | | 4WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1969-1974 Ford E-100 Econoline 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1969-1974 Ford E-200 Econoline 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1969-1974 Ford E-300 Econoline 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1975 Ford E-150 Econoline 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1975 Ford E-250 Econoline 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1975 Ford E-350 Econoline 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1968-1977 Ford Ranchero 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1968-1972 Ford Custom 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1972-1974 Ford Gran Torino 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1971-1974 Ford Maverick 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1968-1974 Ford Torino 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1972-1979 Ford F-350 5.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
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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