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SBC Clutch Kit for 1983-1989 Dodge Ram 50 2.0L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles

$254.54
SKU SD1-2151R-12
MPN K05011-HD
  • Regular price $254.54

Sku: SD1-2151R-12

MPN: K05011-HD



Elevate your driving experience with the SBC SD1-2151R-12 Clutch Kit from South Bend Clutch, designed for unparalleled reliability, performance, and durability. This versatile clutch kit caters to a variety of driving styles, from daily commuting to spirited street driving and light track use. With options featuring organic, ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, you're guaranteed a perfect match for your vehicle's demands. Choose between Stage 1 for mild modifications, offering enhanced performance without compromising drivability, and Stage 2 for higher horsepower and torque needs. Each kit includes a single, full-face disc for smooth engagement and consistent performance. Upgrade your vehicle with a South Bend Clutch kit and experience the optimal balance of performance and longevity.


$254.54
SKU SD1-2151R-12
MPN K05011-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
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SBC Clutch Kit for 1983-1989 Dodge Ram 50 2.0L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$254.54

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South Bend Clutch, a leader in performance clutch solutions, is proud to introduce the SBC SD1-2151R-12 Clutch Kit, designed to meet the high demands of automotive enthusiasts and professionals alike. Our clutch kits are engineered for those who demand the best in terms of reliability, performance, and durability. This particular clutch kit showcases our commitment to innovation and quality, offering a range of options suitable for various driving styles and vehicle applications.

Our clutch kits are not only about performance but also about versatility. Whether you drive a car that is used for daily commuting, spirited street driving, or even light track use, there's an option within this kit that will meet your needs. The variants within the SBC SD1-2151R-12 Clutch Kit include options for organic, ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, each offering unique benefits to cater to different driving conditions and performance requirements.

The organic option, known for its smoother engagement, is ideal for drivers looking for a clutch that performs well under daily driving conditions without sacrificing the comfort of the drive. The ceramic option, on the other hand, provides a more aggressive engagement and higher heat tolerance, making it suitable for drivers who demand more from their vehicles, including those participating in more extreme driving conditions. Lastly, the Kevlar option offers an excellent balance between durability and performance, with its high resistance to heat making it perfect for high-performance street applications and moderate track use.

A key aspect of the SBC SD1-2151R-12 Clutch Kit is its Stage 1 and Stage 2 variations. The Stage 1 variants are designed for vehicles with mild modifications, offering an upgrade over OEM specifications without overwhelming daily drivability. Stage 2 variants are tailored for vehicles with more significant modifications, providing the necessary holding capacity for higher horsepower and torque levels while still maintaining a manageable level of drivability for street use.

Each variant in the SBC SD1-2151R-12 Clutch Kit is equipped with a single clutch disc, utilizing a full-face disc style. This design helps in providing a smooth and consistent engagement, reducing the chances of clutch slip and improving the transmission of power to the drivetrain. Additionally, all variants feature a diaphragm pressure plate style, ensuring a strong clamping force without the need for excessive pedal pressure.

One of the most appreciated features of our clutch kits is the inclusion of a throw-out bearing in most options. This inclusion ensures that customers have most of what they need for the installation process right out of the box, simplifying the upgrade process. It is important to note, however, that while the throw-out bearing is included, the alignment tool and pilot bushing are not, allowing for customization and selection based on specific vehicle requirements.

At South Bend Clutch, we understand the importance of a reliable and high-performing clutch system, which is why we do not compromise on quality. Our clutches are designed and assembled to provide an optimal balance between performance and longevity, ensuring that our customers receive a product that not only meets but exceeds their expectations.

The versatility of the SBC SD1-2151R-12 Clutch Kit extends to its compatibility with both 2WD and 4WD drive types, as seen in the ceramic option. This broad compatibility ensures that a wide range of vehicles can benefit from the enhanced performance and reliability offered by South Bend Clutch kits. Whether your vehicle is used for daily commuting, spirited driving, or even light track use, our clutch kit is designed to deliver the performance you need without compromising on durability or drivability.

Our commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of our products, from the materials used to the engineering and design. South Bend Clutch kits are the result of extensive research, development, and testing to ensure they meet the highest standards of performance and quality. With a South Bend Clutch kit, you can be confident that you are installing a product that has been designed with the utmost attention to detail and manufactured to provide reliable performance under the most demanding conditions.

In conclusion, the SBC SD1-2151R-12 Clutch Kit from South Bend Clutch represents the pinnacle of clutch design and manufacturing. With options to suit a wide range of driving styles and vehicle applications, this clutch kit offers the perfect blend of performance, reliability, and durability. Whether you are upgrading from an OEM clutch or looking for a performance solution to match your vehicle's modifications, the SBC SD1-2151R-12 Clutch Kit is an excellent choice that will deliver the performance enhancements you seek without compromising on quality or drivability. Choose South Bend Clutch for your next clutch upgrade and experience the difference that quality and innovation can make in your driving experience.

South Bend Clutch Organic Friction Material

Organic Friction Material

Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.

Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.

South Bend Clutch Organic Friction Material

Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.

Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.

South Bend Clutch Sprung Hub Style

Sprung Hub Style

The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.

By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.

South Bend Clutch Sprung Hub Style

The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.

By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.

South Bend Clutch Full Face Disc Style

Full Face Disc Style

The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.

Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.

South Bend Clutch Full Face Disc Style

The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.

Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.

South Bend Clutch Single Disc Clutch Kit

Single Disc

A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.

While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.

A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.

While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.

South Bend Clutch Stage 1 Clutch

Stage 1 Clutch

A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.

While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.

A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.

While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.

Warranty Coverage

South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. Our warranty provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.

The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit at our discretion for any product found to be defective. We will not be liable for losses, damages, or injury to persons or property resulting from misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.

*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***

 

 

Warranty Registration

To activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online Warranty Hub within 30 days of purchase.

What You'll Need to Register:

  • Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)
  • Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)
  • Current odometer reading at time of installation
  • Installer information (shop name, address, phone number)
  • Part number of your South Bend Clutch product

Click here to Register Your Warranty

After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at warranty.southbendclutch.com/lookup.

Filing a Warranty Claim

If you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our Warranty Hub.

Claim Submission Requirements:

  • Your warranty certificate number or the email used during registration
  • Current odometer reading
  • Description of the issue you're experiencing
  • Photos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)
  • Photos showing the condition of related components

Our warranty team will review your claim and may request additional information or photos. South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claims to determine whether the failure was due to a defect in material or workmanship.

Warranty Conditions

The Limited Warranty will NOT be valid under the following conditions:

  • The product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase
  • The product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
  • The clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic
  • The flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification
  • The clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse
  • The transmission has failed or shows excessive wear
  • The product is used for high performance and/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered

WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.

Pricing Policy

We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts, but we do not allow discounts or price matching below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price).

Important: Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.

Return Policy

No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.

To Obtain an RMA:

  • If you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process
  • If you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345

Once your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.

Questions?

For warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at warranty@southbendclutch.com or call 1-800-988-4345.

Visit the SBC Warranty Hub

Vehicle Fuel Type Manual Prevalence Drivetrain Transmission Type Used OEM Flywheel Type
1983-1989 Dodge Ram 50 2.0LDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1983-1989 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 2.0LDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1981-1982 Dodge D50 2.0LDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1983-1984 Dodge Power Ram 50 2.0LDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1981-1982 Plymouth Arrow Pickup 2.0LDiesel2WD-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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