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SBC Clutch Kit for 1983-1986 Jeep CJ7 2.5L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles
Sku: SD1-1084R-12
MPN: K01010-HD
Elevate your Jeep's performance with South Bend Clutch's specialized clutch kits, designed for the 1983-1986 Jeep CJ7 2.5L Gas and other models. Our kits enhance durability, performance, and reliability for both off-road adventures and smooth highway rides. With a variety of friction materials like organic, ceramic, and Kevlar, and options for Stage 1 and Stage 2 upgrades, we cater to different driving styles and needs. Our comprehensive kits include everything needed for installation, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance. Choose South Bend Clutch for a blend of precision engineering, versatility, and top-quality materials, designed to improve your vehicle's responsiveness and driving experience. Trust in our commitment to excellence and customer support for a seamless upgrade. Experience the difference with South Bend Clutch.
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When it comes to enhancing the driving dynamics of your Jeep, selecting the right clutch kit is crucial. South Bend Clutch offers an unparalleled solution with our specialized clutch kits designed specifically for the 1983-1986 Jeep CJ7 2.5L Gas, among other compatible models. Our clutch kits are engineered to provide the durability, performance, and reliability that Jeep owners demand, whether navigating rugged off-road trails or cruising on the highway.
South Bend Clutch has established itself as a leader in the clutch market by consistently providing top-quality products that meet the rigorous demands of our customers. Our commitment to excellence extends to the comprehensive range of clutch kits we offer, tailored to various driving needs and vehicle specifications. The Jeep segment, known for its adventurous spirit and robust performance requirements, finds a perfect match in our clutch kits, which are designed to enhance the driving experience while ensuring reliability and longevity.
The vehicle data table highlights the compatibility of our clutch kits with a range of Jeep models, including the CJ7, Cherokee, Comanche, CJ5, American Motors Eagle, DJ5, Scrambler, and Wagoneer. These kits are optimized for gas engines and are suitable for vehicles with a manual transmission prevalence, ensuring a wide range of Jeep owners can benefit from our advanced clutch technology.
Our clutch kits come in various configurations to suit different driving styles and performance needs. Whether you're looking for an upgrade for daily driving or a more robust solution for extreme conditions, we have a clutch kit that fits your requirements. Each kit is meticulously designed to provide optimal performance, durability, and ease of use.
South Bend Clutch is dedicated to providing solutions that meet the unique needs of each driver. Whether you prioritize daily comfort or performance, our clutch kits are designed to enhance your vehicle's responsiveness and driving experience. Our clutch kits are characterized by:
- Precision Engineering: Each clutch kit is the result of meticulous design and engineering, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance for your specific vehicle model.
- Diverse Material Options: From organic to ceramic and Kevlar, we offer a variety of friction materials to suit your driving needs. Whether you're looking for smooth engagement for daily driving or a more aggressive bite for performance applications, we have you covered.
- Stage Options: With Stage 1 and Stage 2 options available, you can choose the level of performance enhancement that best suits your driving style and needs. Our Stage 1 kits are ideal for daily driving with minor modifications, while Stage 2 kits cater to more modified vehicles requiring higher torque capacity.
- Comprehensive Kits: Our clutch kits come with all the necessary components for installation, including a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made from durable steel. This ensures you have everything you need for a successful upgrade.
- Versatility: Designed for a wide range of Jeep models, our clutch kits are versatile solutions for enhancing the performance of your vehicle, regardless of its specific configuration or the challenges you face on or off the road.
South Bend Clutch takes pride in offering clutch kits that are not just about enhancing performance but also about ensuring reliability and longevity. Our commitment to quality is evident in every component we produce, ensuring that your vehicle is equipped to handle both daily demands and the rigors of more extreme driving conditions.
Choosing the right clutch kit is essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of your vehicle. With South Bend Clutch, you can be confident in selecting a product that has been engineered with precision, using only the highest quality materials. Our clutch kits are designed to provide the perfect balance between performance and durability, ensuring that your vehicle remains reliable and enjoyable to drive, regardless of where your adventures take you.
In addition to our high-quality products, South Bend Clutch offers exceptional customer support. Our knowledgeable team is always ready to assist with selecting the right product for your vehicle, ensuring a seamless and satisfying experience from start to finish. When you choose South Bend Clutch, you're not just getting a product; you're gaining a partner dedicated to enhancing your driving experience.
Whether you're upgrading your Jeep for enhanced off-road performance, preparing for competitive events, or simply seeking a more responsive and reliable daily driver, South Bend Clutch has the solution. Our clutch kits are a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, designed to elevate the performance and reliability of your vehicle to new heights. Trust South Bend Clutch for your next clutch upgrade and experience the difference that quality, precision, and expertise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-1986 Jeep CJ7 | Gas |  | 4WD | T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1984-1986 Jeep Cherokee | Gas |  | 4WD | AX5 | Solid Mass |
| 1986 Jeep Comanche | Gas | | 4WD | AX5 | Solid Mass |
| 1983 Jeep CJ5 | Gas | | 4WD | T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1983 American Motors Eagle | Gas |  | 4WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1983 Jeep DJ5 | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1983-1985 Jeep Scrambler | Gas | | 4WD | T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1986 Jeep Wagoneer | Gas | | 4WD | AX5 | Solid Mass |
When it comes to enhancing the driving dynamics of your Jeep, selecting the right clutch kit is crucial. South Bend Clutch offers an unparalleled solution with our specialized clutch kits designed specifically for the 1983-1986 Jeep CJ7 2.5L Gas, among other compatible models. Our clutch kits are engineered to provide the durability, performance, and reliability that Jeep owners demand, whether navigating rugged off-road trails or cruising on the highway.
South Bend Clutch has established itself as a leader in the clutch market by consistently providing top-quality products that meet the rigorous demands of our customers. Our commitment to excellence extends to the comprehensive range of clutch kits we offer, tailored to various driving needs and vehicle specifications. The Jeep segment, known for its adventurous spirit and robust performance requirements, finds a perfect match in our clutch kits, which are designed to enhance the driving experience while ensuring reliability and longevity.
The vehicle data table highlights the compatibility of our clutch kits with a range of Jeep models, including the CJ7, Cherokee, Comanche, CJ5, American Motors Eagle, DJ5, Scrambler, and Wagoneer. These kits are optimized for gas engines and are suitable for vehicles with a manual transmission prevalence, ensuring a wide range of Jeep owners can benefit from our advanced clutch technology.
Our clutch kits come in various configurations to suit different driving styles and performance needs. Whether you're looking for an upgrade for daily driving or a more robust solution for extreme conditions, we have a clutch kit that fits your requirements. Each kit is meticulously designed to provide optimal performance, durability, and ease of use.
South Bend Clutch is dedicated to providing solutions that meet the unique needs of each driver. Whether you prioritize daily comfort or performance, our clutch kits are designed to enhance your vehicle's responsiveness and driving experience. Our clutch kits are characterized by:
- Precision Engineering: Each clutch kit is the result of meticulous design and engineering, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance for your specific vehicle model.
- Diverse Material Options: From organic to ceramic and Kevlar, we offer a variety of friction materials to suit your driving needs. Whether you're looking for smooth engagement for daily driving or a more aggressive bite for performance applications, we have you covered.
- Stage Options: With Stage 1 and Stage 2 options available, you can choose the level of performance enhancement that best suits your driving style and needs. Our Stage 1 kits are ideal for daily driving with minor modifications, while Stage 2 kits cater to more modified vehicles requiring higher torque capacity.
- Comprehensive Kits: Our clutch kits come with all the necessary components for installation, including a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made from durable steel. This ensures you have everything you need for a successful upgrade.
- Versatility: Designed for a wide range of Jeep models, our clutch kits are versatile solutions for enhancing the performance of your vehicle, regardless of its specific configuration or the challenges you face on or off the road.
South Bend Clutch takes pride in offering clutch kits that are not just about enhancing performance but also about ensuring reliability and longevity. Our commitment to quality is evident in every component we produce, ensuring that your vehicle is equipped to handle both daily demands and the rigors of more extreme driving conditions.
Choosing the right clutch kit is essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of your vehicle. With South Bend Clutch, you can be confident in selecting a product that has been engineered with precision, using only the highest quality materials. Our clutch kits are designed to provide the perfect balance between performance and durability, ensuring that your vehicle remains reliable and enjoyable to drive, regardless of where your adventures take you.
In addition to our high-quality products, South Bend Clutch offers exceptional customer support. Our knowledgeable team is always ready to assist with selecting the right product for your vehicle, ensuring a seamless and satisfying experience from start to finish. When you choose South Bend Clutch, you're not just getting a product; you're gaining a partner dedicated to enhancing your driving experience.
Whether you're upgrading your Jeep for enhanced off-road performance, preparing for competitive events, or simply seeking a more responsive and reliable daily driver, South Bend Clutch has the solution. Our clutch kits are a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, designed to elevate the performance and reliability of your vehicle to new heights. Trust South Bend Clutch for your next clutch upgrade and experience the difference that quality, precision, and expertise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-1986 Jeep CJ7 | Gas | | 4WD | T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1984-1986 Jeep Cherokee | Gas | | 4WD | AX5 | Solid Mass |
| 1986 Jeep Comanche | Gas | | 4WD | AX5 | Solid Mass |
| 1983 Jeep CJ5 | Gas | | 4WD | T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1983 American Motors Eagle | Gas | | 4WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1983 Jeep DJ5 | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1983-1985 Jeep Scrambler | Gas | | 4WD | T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1986 Jeep Wagoneer | Gas | | 4WD | AX5 | Solid Mass |
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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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