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SBC Clutch Kit for 1972-1978 Toyota Pickup 2.0L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles

$224.83
SKU SD1-2377R-12
MPN K16007-HD
  • Regular price $224.83

Sku: SD1-2377R-12

MPN: K16007-HD



Elevate your 1972-1978 Toyota Pickup 2.0L Gas performance with South Bend Clutch kits! Tailored for durability and superior power delivery, our clutches cater to every driving condition. Choose from Organic for daily driving, Ceramic for high-performance needs, and Kevlar for a balance of durability and smooth engagement. Each kit features a high-quality pressure plate and a sprung hub design for consistent force and shock load protection. Complete with all necessary installation components, our clutches are engineered for performance, reliability, and ease of installation. Upgrade to a South Bend Clutch kit for an unmatched driving experience.


$224.83
SKU SD1-2377R-12
MPN K16007-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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  • Enhance your vehicle's performance with our precision-engineered clutches.
  • Experience smoother shifts and improved reliability with our clutch kits.
  • Our products are designed for durability, ensuring a long service life.
  • Suitable for a wide range of vehicles, from daily drivers to high-performance cars.
  • We use only the highest quality materials for maximum strength and efficiency.
  • Easy installation process that fits seamlessly into your vehicle.
  • Our clutches are tested rigorously to meet stringent quality standards.
  • Get expert support from our team, dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1972-1978 Toyota Pickup 2.0L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

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South Bend Clutch, a renowned leader in the performance clutch market, presents an exceptional line of clutch kits tailored for the 1972-1978 Toyota Pickup 2.0L Gas and compatible with various other vehicles. Our clutch kits are designed with precision to meet the rigorous demands of both off-road enthusiasts and everyday drivers who require superior durability, reliability, and performance from their vehicles.

At South Bend Clutch, we understand that a clutch is not just a part of your vehicle, but a vital component that connects the power of your engine to the wheels. It's the heart of your vehicle's drivetrain, and its performance can dramatically affect your vehicle's overall driveability and power delivery. That's why we invest heavily in research, development, and rigorous testing to ensure that each South Bend Clutch kit exceeds industry standards and meets the high expectations of our customers.

Our clutch kits for the 1972-1978 Toyota Pickup 2.0L Gas – and similarly compatible vehicles – have been meticulously engineered to provide an optimal balance between performance and drivability. Whether you're navigating tough off-road trails, hauling heavy loads, or simply driving through city traffic, our clutches are built to deliver unparalleled performance under any condition.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch Kits?

Our clutch kits come in various configurations to cater to different driving needs and preferences. From Organic, Ceramic, to Kevlar friction materials, each variant is designed to offer specific benefits:

  • Organic: The Organic clutch kits are perfect for vehicles that are used daily. They offer smooth engagement and are designed to handle moderate increases in horsepower and torque, making them an excellent choice for upgraded street vehicles that still need to maintain good drivability for everyday use.

  • Ceramic: For those who demand more aggressive engagement and higher heat resistance, our Ceramic clutch kits are the ideal choice. Designed for vehicles with significant performance modifications, these clutches can handle more abuse and are suitable for heavy-duty applications, including racing.

  • Kevlar: Kevlar clutch kits are designed for vehicles that encounter a variety of driving conditions, including off-road and sport driving. They provide an excellent compromise between durability and drivability, offering longer life and higher torque handling capacity than organic materials without the harsh engagement characteristics of ceramic clutches.

Each South Bend Clutch kit comes with a high-quality, diaphragm-style pressure plate that ensures consistent clamping force and smooth operation. Our clutches are also equipped with a sprung hub design to protect your drivetrain from shock loads and ensure smooth engagement.

Additionally, our comprehensive clutch kits include all necessary components for installation, such as the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made from durable steel material. This ensures that you have everything you need for a hassle-free installation process, saving you time and money.

Tailored for Performance and Durability

South Bend Clutch kits are not just about enhancing performance. They are also designed with durability in mind. Our clutches undergo rigorous testing in real-world conditions to ensure they can withstand the challenges of off-road driving, heavy towing, and high-performance applications. This means you can rely on our clutches to last longer and perform better, even under the most demanding conditions.

Whether it's for daily driving, off-roading, towing, or racing, a South Bend Clutch kit ensures that your vehicle is equipped to handle any challenge. With our clutch kits, you can experience improved power delivery, enhanced reliability, and a driving experience that is smoother and more enjoyable.

Find a South Bend Clutch Dealer Near You

To ensure that you receive the best service and support, South Bend Clutch has an extensive network of authorized dealers across the country. Our dealers are equipped with the knowledge and expertise to help you select the perfect clutch kit for your vehicle and driving needs. They can also provide professional installation services to ensure that your new clutch performs at its best.

In summary, choosing a South Bend Clutch kit for your 1972-1978 Toyota Pickup 2.0L Gas – or any compatible vehicle – means choosing a product that is designed with precision, engineered for performance, and built to last. No matter what your driving needs are, South Bend Clutch offers a solution that delivers superior performance, unmatched reliability, and the best value for your investment.

Experience the difference with South Bend Clutch – where performance and reliability meet.

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

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1973-1974 Toyota Pickup 2.0LGas2WDW50Solid Mass
1975-1978 Toyota Pickup 2.2LGas2WDW50Solid 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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