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SBC Clutch Kit for 1980-1983 Jeep CJ7 2.5L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles
Sku: SD1-1083R-12
MPN: K01001-HD
Elevate your driving experience with the South Bend Clutch Kit for 1980-1983 Jeep CJ7 2.5L Gas and other vehicles. Tailored for various driving demands, our kits offer options from Stage 1 for daily reliability to Stage 2 for sport and extreme conditions. Choose from organic for smooth engagement, ceramic for superior heat resistance, or Kevlar for high-performance durability. Each kit, designed for a single disc, enhances performance, durability, and reliability, ensuring your Jeep performs optimally under any conditions. With easy installation and a complete set including throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing, South Bend Clutch provides an unmatched driving upgrade. Trust in our dedication to quality and excellence for a significant improvement over OEM specifications.
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South Bend Clutch is a market leader in the design and manufacture of premium clutch systems and components. Our dedication to innovation, quality, and customer service has made us a preferred choice for enthusiasts and professionals around the world. The South Bend Clutch Kit for 1980-1983 Jeep CJ7 2.5L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles is no exception, exemplifying our commitment to excellence and engineering superiority. This product has been meticulously developed to provide unparalleled performance, durability, and reliability for a wide range of Jeep models and other vehicles specified in our comprehensive compatibility list.
Our clutch kits are designed with the user in mind, offering a significant upgrade over OEM specifications. Whether you are navigating the daily commute or pushing your vehicle to its limits off-road, the South Bend Clutch Kit is engineered to meet and exceed your expectations. Featuring variants that cater to different driving styles and applications, from daily driving to more aggressive, sport-oriented applications, our clutch kits offer something for every Jeep owner.
Each variant of our clutch kit is tailored to a specific need:
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The Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus variant provides a smooth engagement and increased durability over stock, making it perfect for daily driven Jeeps. Its organic friction material ensures reliable performance under normal driving conditions, offering a balance between longevity and drivability.
-
The Ceramic / Stage 1 / Extreme variant is designed for those who demand more from their vehicle. Suitable for off-road and aggressive driving conditions, the ceramic friction material provides higher heat resistance and better handling of torque spikes, ensuring performance when you need it most.
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Moving to the next level, our Organic / Stage 2 / Daily Plus variant is for drivers who require a bit more from their daily driver. With slight modifications over Stage 1, it offers enhanced performance while still maintaining suitable characteristics for everyday use.
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Lastly, the Kevlar / Stage 2 / Sport variant is aimed at the enthusiast who uses their Jeep for more spirited driving or for competitive events. The Kevlar friction material offers superior heat resistance and longevity, making it ideal for high-performance applications.
All variants come with a single disc style, ensuring a direct fit and easy installation. The full-face disc design provides a larger friction area for improved grip and power transfer, while the sprung hub design helps to protect the drivetrain from shock loads. Each kit includes a high-quality throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing, ensuring that you have everything needed for a complete and hassle-free installation.
The choice of diaphragm-style pressure plate across all variants offers a significant improvement in clutch engagement and disengagement smoothness, providing a more responsive and controlled driving experience. Our pressure plates are engineered for optimal clamping force, ensuring maximum transfer of power to the wheels without compromising the integrity of the clutch system.
South Bend Clutch is dedicated to providing products that not only meet but exceed the demands of our customers. Our clutch kits are rigorously tested in real-world conditions to ensure they stand up to the challenges of the road and trail alike. With a focus on quality, every component in our clutch kits is manufactured to the highest standards, ensuring they deliver performance and reliability.
By choosing a South Bend Clutch kit, you are investing in a product that is backed by decades of experience in clutch system design and manufacturing. Our Indiana-based team is committed to delivering excellence and innovation in every product we offer, ensuring that you receive a clutch system that performs as intended, every time.
In addition to our commitment to quality, South Bend Clutch provides exceptional customer service. Our knowledgeable staff is always ready to assist with any questions or concerns, ensuring that you have the support needed to make the most of your South Bend Clutch product. Our extensive network of dealers makes obtaining our products convenient, no matter where you are located.
The South Bend Clutch Kit for 1980-1983 Jeep CJ7 2.5L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles is more than just a replacement for your factory clutch. It is an upgrade that enhances the driving experience, providing confidence and reliability whether you are on the street or exploring off the beaten path. With options to suit every driving style and application, it represents a smart investment in your vehicle's performance and your driving enjoyment. Trust South Bend Clutch for all your clutch needs and experience the difference that quality, performance, and dedication 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 CJ7 2.5L | Gas |  | 4WD | AX15 | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1983 Jeep CJ5 2.5L | Gas | | 4WD | AX15 | Solid Mass |
| 1981-1983 Jeep Scrambler 2.5L | Gas | | 4WD | AX15 | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1982 American Motors Concord 2.5L | Gas |  | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1981-1982 American Motors Eagle 2.5L | Gas |  | AWD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1982 American Motors Spirit 2.5L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
South Bend Clutch is a market leader in the design and manufacture of premium clutch systems and components. Our dedication to innovation, quality, and customer service has made us a preferred choice for enthusiasts and professionals around the world. The South Bend Clutch Kit for 1980-1983 Jeep CJ7 2.5L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles is no exception, exemplifying our commitment to excellence and engineering superiority. This product has been meticulously developed to provide unparalleled performance, durability, and reliability for a wide range of Jeep models and other vehicles specified in our comprehensive compatibility list.
Our clutch kits are designed with the user in mind, offering a significant upgrade over OEM specifications. Whether you are navigating the daily commute or pushing your vehicle to its limits off-road, the South Bend Clutch Kit is engineered to meet and exceed your expectations. Featuring variants that cater to different driving styles and applications, from daily driving to more aggressive, sport-oriented applications, our clutch kits offer something for every Jeep owner.
Each variant of our clutch kit is tailored to a specific need:
-
The Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus variant provides a smooth engagement and increased durability over stock, making it perfect for daily driven Jeeps. Its organic friction material ensures reliable performance under normal driving conditions, offering a balance between longevity and drivability.
-
The Ceramic / Stage 1 / Extreme variant is designed for those who demand more from their vehicle. Suitable for off-road and aggressive driving conditions, the ceramic friction material provides higher heat resistance and better handling of torque spikes, ensuring performance when you need it most.
-
Moving to the next level, our Organic / Stage 2 / Daily Plus variant is for drivers who require a bit more from their daily driver. With slight modifications over Stage 1, it offers enhanced performance while still maintaining suitable characteristics for everyday use.
-
Lastly, the Kevlar / Stage 2 / Sport variant is aimed at the enthusiast who uses their Jeep for more spirited driving or for competitive events. The Kevlar friction material offers superior heat resistance and longevity, making it ideal for high-performance applications.
All variants come with a single disc style, ensuring a direct fit and easy installation. The full-face disc design provides a larger friction area for improved grip and power transfer, while the sprung hub design helps to protect the drivetrain from shock loads. Each kit includes a high-quality throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing, ensuring that you have everything needed for a complete and hassle-free installation.
The choice of diaphragm-style pressure plate across all variants offers a significant improvement in clutch engagement and disengagement smoothness, providing a more responsive and controlled driving experience. Our pressure plates are engineered for optimal clamping force, ensuring maximum transfer of power to the wheels without compromising the integrity of the clutch system.
South Bend Clutch is dedicated to providing products that not only meet but exceed the demands of our customers. Our clutch kits are rigorously tested in real-world conditions to ensure they stand up to the challenges of the road and trail alike. With a focus on quality, every component in our clutch kits is manufactured to the highest standards, ensuring they deliver performance and reliability.
By choosing a South Bend Clutch kit, you are investing in a product that is backed by decades of experience in clutch system design and manufacturing. Our Indiana-based team is committed to delivering excellence and innovation in every product we offer, ensuring that you receive a clutch system that performs as intended, every time.
In addition to our commitment to quality, South Bend Clutch provides exceptional customer service. Our knowledgeable staff is always ready to assist with any questions or concerns, ensuring that you have the support needed to make the most of your South Bend Clutch product. Our extensive network of dealers makes obtaining our products convenient, no matter where you are located.
The South Bend Clutch Kit for 1980-1983 Jeep CJ7 2.5L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles is more than just a replacement for your factory clutch. It is an upgrade that enhances the driving experience, providing confidence and reliability whether you are on the street or exploring off the beaten path. With options to suit every driving style and application, it represents a smart investment in your vehicle's performance and your driving enjoyment. Trust South Bend Clutch for all your clutch needs and experience the difference that quality, performance, and dedication 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 CJ7 2.5L | Gas | | 4WD | AX15 | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1983 Jeep CJ5 2.5L | Gas | | 4WD | AX15 | Solid Mass |
| 1981-1983 Jeep Scrambler 2.5L | Gas | | 4WD | AX15 | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1982 American Motors Concord 2.5L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1981-1982 American Motors Eagle 2.5L | Gas | | AWD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1980-1982 American Motors Spirit 2.5L | 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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