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SBC Clutch Kit for 1980-1981 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles
Sku: SD1-2009R-12
MPN: K01506-HD
Upgrade your 1980-1981 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas with the South Bend Clutch Kit, designed for unparalleled performance and durability. Choose from organic, ceramic, or Kevlar friction materials to match your driving style, from daily commuting to extreme conditions. Our Stage 1 and 2 kits, suitable for a range of applications, ensure smooth engagement and enhanced drivability without sacrificing performance. Each kit is precision-engineered for your vehicle, ensuring a perfect fit and easy installation with included components like the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing. South Bend Clutch kits are the ideal choice for Jeep enthusiasts seeking to improve their vehicle's drivetrain connection for a more responsive and reliable driving experience. Trust in our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction for your clutch upgrade.
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At South Bend Clutch, we are committed to excellence in the design and manufacture of clutch systems and components. Our extensive range of products is engineered to meet the exacting needs of automotive enthusiasts and professionals alike. The SBC Clutch Kit for the 1980-1981 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas, which also fits other vehicles, embodies our commitment to quality and performance. Designed to enhance the driving experience and meet the demands of various driving conditions, this clutch kit is a testament to South Bend Clutch's innovation and dedication to automotive excellence.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
South Bend Clutch is not just another clutch company. We are a leader in the industry, recognized for our innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Our products are developed with the end user in mind, ensuring they meet and exceed the requirements of both daily drivers and performance enthusiasts. Our clutch kits are distinguished by their:
- Precision engineering for optimal performance.
- Use of high-quality materials for durability and longevity.
- Compatibility with a wide range of vehicle models.
- Commitment to customer satisfaction and technical support.
Our clutch kits, including the one for the 1980-1981 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas, are designed to improve the connection between the engine's power and the vehicle's drivetrain. The result is a smoother, more responsive driving experience that you can depend on, whether navigating the city streets or exploring off-road trails.
Unmatched Quality and Performance
The SBC Clutch Kit for the 1980-1981 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas is engineered for reliability and performance. It features a variety of friction materials, including organic, ceramic, and Kevlar, allowing you to select the perfect clutch to match your driving style and vehicle's performance needs. Each variant is crafted to provide distinct advantages:
- Organic: Ideal for vehicles that require a smooth engagement and are primarily used for daily driving. Our organic clutches offer enhanced drivability without sacrificing performance.
- Ceramic: Best suited for vehicles that demand high performance. Ceramic clutches provide exceptional heat resistance and durability, making them perfect for racing or heavy-duty applications.
- Kevlar: Offers a balance between daily drivability and high performance. Kevlar clutches are known for their long-lasting wear and resistance to heat, making them suitable for both street and occasional track use.
Engineered for Your Vehicle
The versatility of our clutch kit is one of its most significant advantages. Designed to fit the 1980 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas and compatible with other vehicles, this clutch kit is the go-to choice for Jeep enthusiasts looking to upgrade their vehicle's performance. The compatibility with a solid mass flywheel ensures that our clutch kits integrate seamlessly with your vehicle's OEM components, providing a reliable upgrade without the need for extensive modifications.
Installation and Support
We understand that installing a new clutch kit can be daunting for some. That's why South Bend Clutch kits come complete with everything needed for installation, including a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing. These components ensure a hassle-free installation process, allowing you to get back on the road or trail with confidence. Additionally, our technical support team is always on hand to assist with any questions or concerns you may have, ensuring you have the best possible experience with our products.
Commitment to Customer Satisfaction
At South Bend Clutch, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are dedicated to providing products and services that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Our clutch kits are backed by extensive research and development, ensuring they offer the reliability and performance our customers expect. With South Bend Clutch, you are not just purchasing a clutch kit; you are investing in a solution designed to enhance your driving experience.
Conclusion
The SBC Clutch Kit for the 1980-1981 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas and compatible vehicles represents the pinnacle of clutch design and manufacturing. Whether you're an off-road enthusiast, a daily driver, or someone who demands the utmost in performance, this clutch kit is designed to meet and exceed your expectations. With South Bend Clutch, you can drive with confidence, knowing that you have a product built to last and perform. Upgrade your vehicle with a South Bend Clutch kit today and experience the difference quality makes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Jeep CJ5 4.2L | Gas |  | 4WD | T176 | Solid Mass |
| 1980 Jeep CJ7 4.2L | Gas | | 4WD | T176 | Solid Mass |
| 1980 Jeep DJ5 4.2L | Gas |  | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
At South Bend Clutch, we are committed to excellence in the design and manufacture of clutch systems and components. Our extensive range of products is engineered to meet the exacting needs of automotive enthusiasts and professionals alike. The SBC Clutch Kit for the 1980-1981 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas, which also fits other vehicles, embodies our commitment to quality and performance. Designed to enhance the driving experience and meet the demands of various driving conditions, this clutch kit is a testament to South Bend Clutch's innovation and dedication to automotive excellence.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
South Bend Clutch is not just another clutch company. We are a leader in the industry, recognized for our innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Our products are developed with the end user in mind, ensuring they meet and exceed the requirements of both daily drivers and performance enthusiasts. Our clutch kits are distinguished by their:
- Precision engineering for optimal performance.
- Use of high-quality materials for durability and longevity.
- Compatibility with a wide range of vehicle models.
- Commitment to customer satisfaction and technical support.
Our clutch kits, including the one for the 1980-1981 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas, are designed to improve the connection between the engine's power and the vehicle's drivetrain. The result is a smoother, more responsive driving experience that you can depend on, whether navigating the city streets or exploring off-road trails.
Unmatched Quality and Performance
The SBC Clutch Kit for the 1980-1981 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas is engineered for reliability and performance. It features a variety of friction materials, including organic, ceramic, and Kevlar, allowing you to select the perfect clutch to match your driving style and vehicle's performance needs. Each variant is crafted to provide distinct advantages:
- Organic: Ideal for vehicles that require a smooth engagement and are primarily used for daily driving. Our organic clutches offer enhanced drivability without sacrificing performance.
- Ceramic: Best suited for vehicles that demand high performance. Ceramic clutches provide exceptional heat resistance and durability, making them perfect for racing or heavy-duty applications.
- Kevlar: Offers a balance between daily drivability and high performance. Kevlar clutches are known for their long-lasting wear and resistance to heat, making them suitable for both street and occasional track use.
Engineered for Your Vehicle
The versatility of our clutch kit is one of its most significant advantages. Designed to fit the 1980 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas and compatible with other vehicles, this clutch kit is the go-to choice for Jeep enthusiasts looking to upgrade their vehicle's performance. The compatibility with a solid mass flywheel ensures that our clutch kits integrate seamlessly with your vehicle's OEM components, providing a reliable upgrade without the need for extensive modifications.
Installation and Support
We understand that installing a new clutch kit can be daunting for some. That's why South Bend Clutch kits come complete with everything needed for installation, including a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing. These components ensure a hassle-free installation process, allowing you to get back on the road or trail with confidence. Additionally, our technical support team is always on hand to assist with any questions or concerns you may have, ensuring you have the best possible experience with our products.
Commitment to Customer Satisfaction
At South Bend Clutch, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are dedicated to providing products and services that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Our clutch kits are backed by extensive research and development, ensuring they offer the reliability and performance our customers expect. With South Bend Clutch, you are not just purchasing a clutch kit; you are investing in a solution designed to enhance your driving experience.
Conclusion
The SBC Clutch Kit for the 1980-1981 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas and compatible vehicles represents the pinnacle of clutch design and manufacturing. Whether you're an off-road enthusiast, a daily driver, or someone who demands the utmost in performance, this clutch kit is designed to meet and exceed your expectations. With South Bend Clutch, you can drive with confidence, knowing that you have a product built to last and perform. Upgrade your vehicle with a South Bend Clutch kit today and experience the difference quality makes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Jeep CJ5 4.2L | Gas | | 4WD | T176 | Solid Mass |
| 1980 Jeep CJ7 4.2L | Gas | | 4WD | T176 | Solid Mass |
| 1980 Jeep DJ5 4.2L | Gas | | 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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