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SBC Clutch Kit for 1969-1974 Chevrolet Blazer 4.8L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles

$379.71
SKU SD1-2030R-12
MPN K04049-HD
Fit Notes
  • Replacement kit — reuses your existing flywheel.
  • Fits OEM flywheels.
Kit Includes
  • Crank Bolts
  • Throw-out bearing
  • Regular price $379.71

Sku: SD1-2030R-12

MPN: K04049-HD



Upgrade your 1969-1974 Chevrolet Blazer 4.8L Gas and similar vehicles with South Bend Clutch's high-performance clutch kit. Tailored for both off-road enthusiasts and daily drivers, this kit offers a choice of Organic, Ceramic, or Kevlar friction materials to suit your driving needs. Whether you're looking for smoother shifts with Stage 1 or enhanced performance for modified vehicles with Stage 2, our kits include a high-quality clutch disc, performance-engineered pressure plate, and alignment tool for precise installation. Compatible with a range of transmissions including Muncie M21, NV4500, and NV3500, our clutch kits are designed for durability, versatility, and optimal performance. Trust South Bend Clutch for a superior driving experience. Professional installation recommended.


$379.71
SKU SD1-2030R-12
MPN K04049-HD
Fit Notes
  • Replacement kit — reuses your existing flywheel.
  • Fits OEM flywheels.
Kit Includes
  • Crank Bolts
  • Throw-out bearing
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
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  • Expertly designed to maximize the performance of your vehicle's manual transmission.
  • Constructed from premium materials to ensure durability and longevity.
  • Provides smoother, more reliable clutch engagement for enhanced driving experience.
  • Suitable for a wide range of automotive makes and models.
  • Engineered to withstand high-performance and racing conditions.
  • Improves torque capacity and reduces slip for more efficient power transfer.
  • Backed by rigorous testing and quality assurance for peace of mind.
  • Support and expertise available from South Bend Clutch specialists.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1969-1974 Chevrolet Blazer 4.8L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$379.71

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South Bend Clutch is a name synonymous with quality and performance in the clutch market. Our commitment to innovation and excellence has positioned us as a leader in providing clutch solutions for a wide range of vehicles and applications. The SBC Clutch Kit for 1969-1974 Chevrolet Blazer 4.8L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles is no exception. It has been meticulously designed to meet the needs of off-road enthusiasts and those who demand the best from their 4x4 vehicles.

This comprehensive clutch kit encompasses all the necessary components to upgrade your vehicle's performance and reliability. Our clutch kits are engineered to enhance the driving experience, providing smoother shifts and improved power handling capabilities. Whether you are navigating rough terrain or engaging in everyday driving, South Bend Clutch kits are tailored to maximize your vehicle's potential.

The SBC Clutch Kit is compatible with a variety of transmissions, including the Muncie M21, NV4500, NV3500, and others listed in our detailed vehicle fitment table. This wide compatibility ensures that many classics and modern classics can benefit from the improvements our clutch kits offer.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch?

  • Precision Engineering: Our clutches are designed with precision to ensure a perfect fit and optimal performance. Each component is crafted to exacting standards, ensuring that your vehicle benefits from the best that clutch technology has to offer.
  • Durability: We understand the demands placed on off-road and 4x4 vehicles. That's why our clutches are built to withstand the rigorous conditions of off-road driving, as well as the challenges of daily use.
  • Versatility: Our clutch kits are available in various configurations to suit your specific needs. Whether you require a clutch for daily driving, off-roading, or high-performance applications, South Bend Clutch has a solution for you.

Product Details

Our SBC Clutch Kit for the 1969-1974 Chevrolet Blazer 4.8L Gas and other compatible vehicles includes several key features designed to enhance your driving experience:

  • Friction Material Options: Choose from Organic, Ceramic, or Kevlar friction materials. Each material offers unique benefits, from the smooth engagement and longevity of Organic to the high-performance handling capabilities of Ceramic and Kevlar.
  • Stage 1 and Stage 2 Variants: Depending on your needs, you can select from Stage 1 or Stage 2 clutch kits. Stage 1 kits are ideal for vehicles with minor modifications or for drivers seeking improved performance without sacrificing drivability. Stage 2 kits are designed for vehicles with more significant modifications, offering higher torque capacity and enhanced performance.
  • Comprehensive Kits: Each kit includes a high-quality clutch disc, a pressure plate engineered for performance and reliability, and an alignment tool where applicable. While our kits are designed for an easy installation process, professional installation is recommended to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Installation and Compatibility

South Bend Clutch kits are designed for compatibility with a wide range of transmissions and vehicles, making them a versatile choice for drivers of vintage and modern classic vehicles. The detailed vehicle fitment table provided ensures that you can find the right clutch kit for your specific model. Installation of our clutch kits follows a straightforward process, but due to the technical nature and the importance of correct fitting, we highly recommend professional installation. This not only guarantees the performance benefits you expect from a South Bend Clutch kit but also ensures the safety and reliability of your vehicle's transmission system.

Find a Dealer

South Bend Clutch dealers are located across the country, ready to provide you with our high-quality clutch kits along with expert advice and installation services. To find a South Bend Clutch dealer near you, visit our website or contact our customer service team. Our network of authorized dealers is equipped to offer you the best in clutch technology and support.

Conclusion

With the SBC Clutch Kit for 1969-1974 Chevrolet Blazer 4.8L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles, South Bend Clutch continues to set the standard for performance, reliability, and innovation in the clutch industry. Whether you're an off-road enthusiast, a classic car owner, or someone who demands the best from their vehicle, our clutch kits offer the quality and performance you need. Trust South Bend Clutch for your vehicle's clutch needs and experience the difference that precision engineering and quality components can make.

South Bend Clutch Organic Friction Material

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.

South Bend Clutch 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.

South Bend Clutch Sprung Hub Style

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.

South Bend Clutch 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.

South Bend Clutch Full Face Disc Style

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.

South Bend Clutch 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.

South Bend Clutch Single Disc Clutch Kit

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.

South Bend Clutch Stage 1 Clutch

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.

Visit the SBC Warranty Hub

Vehicle Fuel Type Manual Prevalence Drivetrain Transmission Type Used OEM Flywheel Type
1969 Chevrolet Blazer 4.8LGas4WDMuncie M21Solid Mass
1975 Chevrolet C10 4.8LGas2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1977 Chevrolet C10 5.0LGas2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1979 Chevrolet C10 4.1LGas2WDNV3500Solid Mass
1969 Chevrolet C10 Pickup 4.8LGas2WDMuncie M21Solid Mass
1975 Chevrolet C20 4.8LGas2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup 4.8LGas2WDMuncie M21Solid Mass
1975 Chevrolet C30 4.8LGas2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1975 Chevrolet K10 4.8LGas4WDNV4500Solid Mass
1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4.1LGas4WDNV3500Solid Mass
1975 Chevrolet P10 4.8LGas2WDNV3500Solid Mass
1975 GMC C15 4.8LGas2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1969 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup 4.8LGas2WDMuncie M21Solid Mass
1975 GMC C25 4.8LGas2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1969 GMC C25/C2500 Pickup 4.8LGas2WDMuncie M21Solid Mass
1975 GMC K25 4.8LGas4WDNV4500Solid Mass
1970 GMC Jimmy 4.8LGas4WDNV3500Solid Mass

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Is the shipping free?

Yes. Free GROUND Shipping is available to the lower 48 united states on all Retail orders over $499. Additional expedited options can be purchased when applicable. Items below $499 are not free and are charged per order at checkout.

When will I receive my item?

All orders are shipped within 12-36 hours from our warehouse in Mishawaka IN.  Delivery times will depend on your shipping option but all orders are tracked from our facility to your door.

Can I change or return my item?

Yes, You can return your item but require a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your item back. If your order has not yet shipped we may be able to change your order, but cannot guarantee the ability as we will ship your order as fast as possible. 

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