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SBC Clutch Kit for 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles
Sku: SD1-2254R-12
MPN: K07014-HD
Upgrade your 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas with a South Bend Clutch Kit, designed for unmatched performance and durability. Choose from Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar materials to suit your driving style, from daily commuting to extreme racing. Each kit includes a single disc, available in Full Face or 6-paddle styles, tailored for Stage 1 or Stage 2 performance levels. Engineered for precision and reliability, our clutches enhance driveability, ensuring smoother gear transitions and superior responsiveness. Though flywheels are not included, our comprehensive kits come with all necessary components for installation. Embrace the heritage of American Muscle with a clutch kit that offers a perfect blend of innovation, quality, and performance. Opt for South Bend Clutch, where excellence meets craftsmanship, for your vehicle's ultimate upgrade.
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At South Bend Clutch, we understand the importance of a reliable and high-performing clutch system for your American Muscle car, especially for iconic models such as the 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas. Our commitment to excellence and innovation allows us to provide clutch kits that are tailored to enhance your driving experience, whether it’s for daily driving, racing, or heavy-duty applications. The South Bend Clutch Kit for the 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles is designed with this spirit, ensuring compatibility and performance that exceeds expectations.
Our clutch kits are not just about the parts; they are about the experience and the craftsmanship behind every component. We take pride in our Indiana heritage, where we have cultivated a deep understanding of what drivers need and want from their clutch systems. This knowledge has propelled us to the forefront of the clutch industry, making us a go-to source for those seeking unmatched quality and performance.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch Kit
When you opt for a South Bend Clutch kit, you are choosing a product that benefits from decades of engineering expertise and innovation. Here are some of the key features and benefits of our clutch kits:
- Precision Engineering: Each component is meticulously designed and tested to meet the high standards that American Muscle car owners expect. This ensures a perfect fit and optimal performance under various driving conditions.
- Wide Range of Options: Our clutch kits come in various stages and materials, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar options. This variety allows you to select the kit that best suits your specific driving style and requirements.
- Enhanced Durability: We use only the highest quality materials in our clutches, ensuring they withstand the rigors of high-performance driving. Whether you're navigating the daily commute or pushing your car to its limits on the track, our clutch kits are built to last.
- Improved Driveability: Our focus on innovation means our clutch kits offer superior driveability, providing smoother gear transitions and enhanced responsiveness. This makes for a more enjoyable and controlled driving experience.
- Comprehensive Kit Contents: Our kits come complete with all necessary components for installation, including the clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, and alignment tool. For select models, pilot bushing materials are also included, ensuring you have everything you need for a hassle-free installation.
- Support and Warranty: At South Bend Clutch, we stand behind our products. Our clutch kits come with the support and warranty that enthusiasts and professionals alike rely on for peace of mind.
Fitment and Compatibility
Our clutch kits are designed to fit a wide range of vehicles, extending beyond the 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas. The compatibility with various models and years, including the Ford Maverick, Ford F-150, and Ford Galaxie, among others, means that a broader audience can experience the South Bend Clutch difference. The detailed vehicle compatibility list provided ensures that you can easily find the right clutch kit for your specific model, ensuring a seamless fit and optimal performance.
Installation and Maintenance
Installation of a South Bend Clutch kit is straightforward, thanks to the comprehensive components included and detailed instructions. However, we always recommend professional installation to ensure that the clutch is fitted correctly and performs as expected. Regular maintenance and checks are advised to prolong the life of your clutch, and our team is always on hand to provide advice and support should you need it.
Find a Dealer
With South Bend Clutch dealers located across the country, finding a reputable source for our clutch kits is easy. Our extensive network of authorized dealers ensures that you can access our products and expertise no matter where you are. Use our dealer locator tool on our website to find a South Bend Clutch dealer near you.
Conclusion
The South Bend Clutch Kit for the 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles represents the pinnacle of clutch design and performance. Whether you're upgrading for enhanced performance, durability, or simply seeking the best replacement for your American Muscle car, our clutch kits deliver on all fronts. Experience the difference that precision engineering, quality materials, and a passion for performance can make in your driving experience. Choose South Bend Clutch for reliability, performance, and peace of mind.
Organic Friction Material
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Sprung Hub Style
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
Full Face Disc Style
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
Single Disc
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
Stage 1 Clutch
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
Warranty Coverage
South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. Our warranty provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.
The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit at our discretion for any product found to be defective. We will not be liable for losses, damages, or injury to persons or property resulting from misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.
*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***
Warranty Registration
To activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online Warranty Hub within 30 days of purchase.
What You'll Need to Register:
- Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)
- Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)
- Current odometer reading at time of installation
- Installer information (shop name, address, phone number)
- Part number of your South Bend Clutch product
Click here to Register Your Warranty
After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at warranty.southbendclutch.com/lookup.
Filing a Warranty Claim
If you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our Warranty Hub.
Claim Submission Requirements:
- Your warranty certificate number or the email used during registration
- Current odometer reading
- Description of the issue you're experiencing
- Photos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)
- Photos showing the condition of related components
Our warranty team will review your claim and may request additional information or photos. South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claims to determine whether the failure was due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Warranty Conditions
The Limited Warranty will NOT be valid under the following conditions:
- The product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase
- The product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
- The clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic
- The flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification
- The clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse
- The transmission has failed or shows excessive wear
- The product is used for high performance and/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.
Pricing Policy
We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts, but we do not allow discounts or price matching below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price).
Important: Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.
Return Policy
No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
To Obtain an RMA:
- If you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process
- If you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345
Once your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.
Questions?
For warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at warranty@southbendclutch.com or call 1-800-988-4345.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Ford Mustang 5.0L | Gas |  | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1969 Ford Mustang 4.1L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1970 Ford Maverick 5.0L | Gas |  | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1971 Ford Maverick 4.1L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1980 Ford F-150 4.9L | Gas | | 2WD | ZF S6-650 | Solid Mass |
| 1981 Ford F-250 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | ZF S6-650 | Solid Mass |
| 1982 Ford F-100 4.9L Lpg | Gas |  | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1964 Ford Mustang 4.3L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1972 Ford Gran Torino 4.1L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1966 Ford GT40 7.0L | Gas | | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 4.7L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1969 Ford E-100 Econoline 3.9L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1980 Ford E-150 Econoline 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1965 Ford F-100 3.9L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
At South Bend Clutch, we understand the importance of a reliable and high-performing clutch system for your American Muscle car, especially for iconic models such as the 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas. Our commitment to excellence and innovation allows us to provide clutch kits that are tailored to enhance your driving experience, whether it’s for daily driving, racing, or heavy-duty applications. The South Bend Clutch Kit for the 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles is designed with this spirit, ensuring compatibility and performance that exceeds expectations.
Our clutch kits are not just about the parts; they are about the experience and the craftsmanship behind every component. We take pride in our Indiana heritage, where we have cultivated a deep understanding of what drivers need and want from their clutch systems. This knowledge has propelled us to the forefront of the clutch industry, making us a go-to source for those seeking unmatched quality and performance.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch Kit
When you opt for a South Bend Clutch kit, you are choosing a product that benefits from decades of engineering expertise and innovation. Here are some of the key features and benefits of our clutch kits:
- Precision Engineering: Each component is meticulously designed and tested to meet the high standards that American Muscle car owners expect. This ensures a perfect fit and optimal performance under various driving conditions.
- Wide Range of Options: Our clutch kits come in various stages and materials, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar options. This variety allows you to select the kit that best suits your specific driving style and requirements.
- Enhanced Durability: We use only the highest quality materials in our clutches, ensuring they withstand the rigors of high-performance driving. Whether you're navigating the daily commute or pushing your car to its limits on the track, our clutch kits are built to last.
- Improved Driveability: Our focus on innovation means our clutch kits offer superior driveability, providing smoother gear transitions and enhanced responsiveness. This makes for a more enjoyable and controlled driving experience.
- Comprehensive Kit Contents: Our kits come complete with all necessary components for installation, including the clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, and alignment tool. For select models, pilot bushing materials are also included, ensuring you have everything you need for a hassle-free installation.
- Support and Warranty: At South Bend Clutch, we stand behind our products. Our clutch kits come with the support and warranty that enthusiasts and professionals alike rely on for peace of mind.
Fitment and Compatibility
Our clutch kits are designed to fit a wide range of vehicles, extending beyond the 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas. The compatibility with various models and years, including the Ford Maverick, Ford F-150, and Ford Galaxie, among others, means that a broader audience can experience the South Bend Clutch difference. The detailed vehicle compatibility list provided ensures that you can easily find the right clutch kit for your specific model, ensuring a seamless fit and optimal performance.
Installation and Maintenance
Installation of a South Bend Clutch kit is straightforward, thanks to the comprehensive components included and detailed instructions. However, we always recommend professional installation to ensure that the clutch is fitted correctly and performs as expected. Regular maintenance and checks are advised to prolong the life of your clutch, and our team is always on hand to provide advice and support should you need it.
Find a Dealer
With South Bend Clutch dealers located across the country, finding a reputable source for our clutch kits is easy. Our extensive network of authorized dealers ensures that you can access our products and expertise no matter where you are. Use our dealer locator tool on our website to find a South Bend Clutch dealer near you.
Conclusion
The South Bend Clutch Kit for the 1968-1973 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles represents the pinnacle of clutch design and performance. Whether you're upgrading for enhanced performance, durability, or simply seeking the best replacement for your American Muscle car, our clutch kits deliver on all fronts. Experience the difference that precision engineering, quality materials, and a passion for performance can make in your driving experience. Choose South Bend Clutch for reliability, performance, and peace of mind.
Organic Friction Material
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Sprung Hub Style
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
Full Face Disc Style
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
Single Disc
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
Stage 1 Clutch
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
Warranty Coverage
South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. Our warranty provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.
The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit at our discretion for any product found to be defective. We will not be liable for losses, damages, or injury to persons or property resulting from misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.
*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***
Warranty Registration
To activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online Warranty Hub within 30 days of purchase.
What You'll Need to Register:
- Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)
- Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)
- Current odometer reading at time of installation
- Installer information (shop name, address, phone number)
- Part number of your South Bend Clutch product
Click here to Register Your Warranty
After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at warranty.southbendclutch.com/lookup.
Filing a Warranty Claim
If you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our Warranty Hub.
Claim Submission Requirements:
- Your warranty certificate number or the email used during registration
- Current odometer reading
- Description of the issue you're experiencing
- Photos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)
- Photos showing the condition of related components
Our warranty team will review your claim and may request additional information or photos. South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claims to determine whether the failure was due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Warranty Conditions
The Limited Warranty will NOT be valid under the following conditions:
- The product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase
- The product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
- The clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic
- The flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification
- The clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse
- The transmission has failed or shows excessive wear
- The product is used for high performance and/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.
Pricing Policy
We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts, but we do not allow discounts or price matching below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price).
Important: Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.
Return Policy
No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
To Obtain an RMA:
- If you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process
- If you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345
Once your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.
Questions?
For warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at warranty@southbendclutch.com or call 1-800-988-4345.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Ford Mustang 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1969 Ford Mustang 4.1L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1970 Ford Maverick 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1971 Ford Maverick 4.1L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1980 Ford F-150 4.9L | Gas | | 2WD | ZF S6-650 | Solid Mass |
| 1981 Ford F-250 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | ZF S6-650 | Solid Mass |
| 1982 Ford F-100 4.9L Lpg | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1964 Ford Mustang 4.3L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1972 Ford Gran Torino 4.1L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1966 Ford GT40 7.0L | Gas | | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 4.7L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1969 Ford E-100 Econoline 3.9L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1980 Ford E-150 Econoline 5.0L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1965 Ford F-100 3.9L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
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Is the shipping free?
Yes. Worldwide shipping is already included in the price. We use DHL express with 3 days delivery time.
When will I receive my item?
When we have received your order, you will automatically receive an e-mail confirming your order. Orders made before 2 PM (CET) will be picked, packed and shipped the same day. Delivery time is usually 2-4 working days with DHL Express.
Can I change or return my item?
If you want to change a product into another model, strap color etc., please contact us so we are able to reserve the new item in our stock immediately. You are always entitled to an exchange or refund within 30 days after you have received your package, as long as the item has not been used.
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