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SBC Clutch Kit for 1980-1983 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles
Sku: SD1-1096R-12
MPN: K01030-HD
Elevate your Jeep's performance with South Bend Clutch's SBC Clutch Kit, tailor-made for the 1980-1983 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas and compatible models. Our kits are engineered for durability, offering a choice of Organic, Ceramic, or Kevlar friction materials to suit your driving needs - from daily commuting to extreme off-road adventures. Opt for our Stage 1 clutches for enhanced drivability with minor modifications, or upgrade to Stage 2 for superior durability under rigorous conditions. Each kit includes a clutch disc, pressure plate, and all necessary installation components, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance. Trust South Bend Clutch for unmatched quality and reliability in your next clutch upgrade.
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At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach to clutch design and our unwavering commitment to quality and performance. Our SBC Clutch Kit for the 1980-1983 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas, which is also compatible with other select vehicles, is a prime example of this commitment. This product is designed to meet the unique demands of Jeep owners who require a clutch that can handle the rigors of off-road driving while still providing smooth and reliable performance on the highway.
Jeeps, especially models like the CJ5, CJ7, Scrambler, Cherokee, J10, J20, Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer, are known for their ruggedness and versatility. However, their stock clutches often cannot withstand the additional strain of modified engines, larger tires, or heavy towing. That's where South Bend Clutch comes in. Our clutch kits are engineered to provide enhanced durability, performance, and drivability over the OEM components.
Understanding the SBC Clutch Kit
Our clutch kits are not one-size-fits-all. We offer various configurations to suit your specific needs, whether it's for daily driving, heavy towing, or rigorous off-road adventures. The options include Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, each offering distinct advantages. Organic friction material provides smooth engagement and is well-suited for daily driving conditions. Ceramic, on the other hand, offers excellent heat resistance and durability, perfect for high-performance applications. Kevlar offers the best of both worlds, with superior strength and longevity, making it ideal for off-road and sport applications.
The stage of the clutch also plays a critical role in its performance characteristics. Our Stage 1 clutches are designed for vehicles with minor modifications or increased power needs, providing a significant upgrade over stock clutches without sacrificing drivability. Stage 2 clutches cater to more heavily modified vehicles, offering higher torque capacity and enhanced durability for demanding applications.
Features and Benefits
- Customized Performance: Choose from Organic, Ceramic, or Kevlar friction materials to match your driving needs.
- Enhanced Durability: Our clutches are designed to withstand the additional strain of modified engines, larger tires, and heavy towing.
- Smooth Engagement: Despite the increased performance, we ensure that our clutches provide smooth and reliable engagement.
- Comprehensive Kit: Each kit includes everything needed for installation, including the clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made of durable bronze.
- Compatibility: Designed specifically for the 1980-1983 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas and compatible with other select Jeep models, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
At South Bend Clutch, we have a rich history of providing top-quality clutch solutions for a wide range of vehicles. We are not just another aftermarket parts manufacturer; we are enthusiasts who understand the needs and challenges of our fellow drivers. Our products are the result of extensive research, development, and real-world testing, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products. We pride ourselves on our customer service, offering expert advice and support to help you select the perfect clutch for your vehicle and driving style. Whether you are an off-road adventurer, a daily commuter, or a performance enthusiast, South Bend Clutch has the solution you need.
Installation and Support
Installing a new clutch is a significant undertaking, but our comprehensive kits and detailed instructions make the process as straightforward as possible. We also understand that questions and challenges can arise, which is why we offer unparalleled customer support. Our team of experts is always ready to assist you with installation advice, troubleshooting tips, and any other support you may require.
Conclusion
For Jeep owners seeking to enhance the performance and durability of their vehicle's clutch system, South Bend Clutch offers the perfect solution. Our SBC Clutch Kit for the 1980-1983 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas and other compatible vehicles provides the reliability, performance, and quality that demanding drivers require. Choose South Bend Clutch for your next clutch upgrade and experience the difference that quality, innovation, and passion can make.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-1983 Jeep CJ5 4.2L | Gas |  | 4WD | T176 | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1983 Jeep CJ7 4.2L | Gas | | 4WD | T176 | Solid Mass |
| 1981 Jeep Scrambler 4.2L | Gas | | 4WD | T176 | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1983 Jeep Cherokee 4.2L | Gas |  | 4WD | SR4 | Solid Mass |
| 1978-1983 Jeep J10 4.2L | Gas | | 4WD | T176 | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1988 Jeep J10 5.9L | Gas |  | 4WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1988 Jeep J20 5.9L | Gas | | 4WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1983 Jeep Wagoneer 4.2L | Gas | | 4WD | SR4 | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1983 Jeep Wagoneer 5.9L | Gas | | 4WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1984-1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 5.9L | Gas | | 4WD | - | Solid Mass |
At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach to clutch design and our unwavering commitment to quality and performance. Our SBC Clutch Kit for the 1980-1983 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas, which is also compatible with other select vehicles, is a prime example of this commitment. This product is designed to meet the unique demands of Jeep owners who require a clutch that can handle the rigors of off-road driving while still providing smooth and reliable performance on the highway.
Jeeps, especially models like the CJ5, CJ7, Scrambler, Cherokee, J10, J20, Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer, are known for their ruggedness and versatility. However, their stock clutches often cannot withstand the additional strain of modified engines, larger tires, or heavy towing. That's where South Bend Clutch comes in. Our clutch kits are engineered to provide enhanced durability, performance, and drivability over the OEM components.
Understanding the SBC Clutch Kit
Our clutch kits are not one-size-fits-all. We offer various configurations to suit your specific needs, whether it's for daily driving, heavy towing, or rigorous off-road adventures. The options include Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, each offering distinct advantages. Organic friction material provides smooth engagement and is well-suited for daily driving conditions. Ceramic, on the other hand, offers excellent heat resistance and durability, perfect for high-performance applications. Kevlar offers the best of both worlds, with superior strength and longevity, making it ideal for off-road and sport applications.
The stage of the clutch also plays a critical role in its performance characteristics. Our Stage 1 clutches are designed for vehicles with minor modifications or increased power needs, providing a significant upgrade over stock clutches without sacrificing drivability. Stage 2 clutches cater to more heavily modified vehicles, offering higher torque capacity and enhanced durability for demanding applications.
Features and Benefits
- Customized Performance: Choose from Organic, Ceramic, or Kevlar friction materials to match your driving needs.
- Enhanced Durability: Our clutches are designed to withstand the additional strain of modified engines, larger tires, and heavy towing.
- Smooth Engagement: Despite the increased performance, we ensure that our clutches provide smooth and reliable engagement.
- Comprehensive Kit: Each kit includes everything needed for installation, including the clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made of durable bronze.
- Compatibility: Designed specifically for the 1980-1983 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas and compatible with other select Jeep models, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
At South Bend Clutch, we have a rich history of providing top-quality clutch solutions for a wide range of vehicles. We are not just another aftermarket parts manufacturer; we are enthusiasts who understand the needs and challenges of our fellow drivers. Our products are the result of extensive research, development, and real-world testing, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products. We pride ourselves on our customer service, offering expert advice and support to help you select the perfect clutch for your vehicle and driving style. Whether you are an off-road adventurer, a daily commuter, or a performance enthusiast, South Bend Clutch has the solution you need.
Installation and Support
Installing a new clutch is a significant undertaking, but our comprehensive kits and detailed instructions make the process as straightforward as possible. We also understand that questions and challenges can arise, which is why we offer unparalleled customer support. Our team of experts is always ready to assist you with installation advice, troubleshooting tips, and any other support you may require.
Conclusion
For Jeep owners seeking to enhance the performance and durability of their vehicle's clutch system, South Bend Clutch offers the perfect solution. Our SBC Clutch Kit for the 1980-1983 Jeep CJ5 4.2L Gas and other compatible vehicles provides the reliability, performance, and quality that demanding drivers require. Choose South Bend Clutch for your next clutch upgrade and experience the difference that quality, innovation, and passion can make.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-1983 Jeep CJ5 4.2L | Gas | | 4WD | T176 | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1983 Jeep CJ7 4.2L | Gas | | 4WD | T176 | Solid Mass |
| 1981 Jeep Scrambler 4.2L | Gas | | 4WD | T176 | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1983 Jeep Cherokee 4.2L | Gas | | 4WD | SR4 | Solid Mass |
| 1978-1983 Jeep J10 4.2L | Gas | | 4WD | T176 | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1988 Jeep J10 5.9L | Gas | | 4WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1988 Jeep J20 5.9L | Gas | | 4WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1983 Jeep Wagoneer 4.2L | Gas | | 4WD | SR4 | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1983 Jeep Wagoneer 5.9L | Gas | | 4WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1984-1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 5.9L | Gas | | 4WD | - | Solid Mass |
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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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