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SBC Clutch Kit for 1985-1987 Toyota 4Runner 2.4L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles
Sku: SD1-2379R-12
MPN: K16018-HD
Elevate your driving experience with South Bend Clutch Kits, engineered for 1985-1987 Toyota 4Runner 2.4L Gas and compatible vehicles. Tailored to suit a variety of driving styles, our kits offer unmatched performance and durability. Choose from Organic, Ceramic, or Kevlar friction materials in Stage 1 or Stage 2 configurations to match your driving needs, from daily commuting to extreme conditions. Each kit includes a pressure plate, clutch disc, throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing for a complete upgrade. With options for full-face or 6-paddle discs, our clutches deliver smooth engagement and enhanced performance, ensuring your vehicle operates at its peak. Trust South Bend Clutch for a perfect blend of drivability and durability.
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At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, durable, and reliable clutch kits designed to meet the rigorous demands of off-road and 4x4 vehicles. Our clutch kit for 1985-1987 Toyota 4Runner 2.4L Gas and other compatible vehicles is no exception, offering unparalleled performance and longevity for your off-road adventures or daily driving needs. Designed with meticulous attention to detail and using only the highest quality materials, our clutch kits are engineered to provide a perfect balance between performance and drivability.
Understanding the South Bend Clutch Kit
Our clutch kits are designed to cater to a wide range of driving styles and vehicle applications. Whether you're navigating rugged terrain in your Toyota 4Runner or enjoying the performance of a Toyota Celica, our clutch kits ensure that your vehicle delivers optimal performance. The clutch kit includes a variety of components that are essential for the smooth operation of your vehicle's transmission system. From the pressure plate to the clutch disc, each component of our clutch kit is designed to work in harmony to deliver the performance you need.
Compatibility and Specifications
The SBC Clutch Kit is compatible with a range of vehicles, ensuring that a wide variety of drivers can take advantage of our advanced engineering. The kit is specifically designed for the 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.4L, 1982 Toyota Celica 2.8L, 1983 Toyota Cressida 2.8L, 1985 Toyota Pickup 2.4L, and 1986 Toyota Supra 3.0L, among others. Featuring a 21 input spline and a 1.19 input shaft diameter, this clutch kit is engineered to fit seamlessly with your vehicle's existing components. The disc diameter of 9.25 inches is optimized for these specific vehicle models, ensuring efficient power transfer and enhanced performance.
Engineered for Excellence
At South Bend Clutch, we understand that every driver's needs are unique. That's why our clutch kits come in various configurations, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, catering to different driving demands from daily commuting to extreme off-road adventures. Each variant is meticulously designed to provide specific benefits:
- Organic variants are perfect for drivers looking for smooth engagement and reliability for everyday driving conditions.
- Ceramic options are designed for those who demand more from their vehicle, offering higher heat resistance and durability for more extreme driving conditions.
- Kevlar choices stand out for their exceptional wear resistance and longevity, making them ideal for high-performance applications.
Each clutch kit variant is available in Stage 1 or Stage 2 configurations, allowing you to choose the level of performance that best suits your needs. Stage 1 is tailored for daily driving with enhanced performance over stock, while Stage 2 offers increased holding capacity for those requiring more from their vehicle, whether it's for off-road use, towing, or sport driving.
Included Components and Features
Our clutch kits come with all necessary components for a complete and straightforward installation. This includes the pressure plate, clutch disc, throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing, ensuring that you have everything you need for a hassle-free upgrade. The inclusion of a steel pilot bushing adds to the kit's durability and longevity, providing peace of mind for all types of drivers.
- Pressure Plate Style: Each kit features a diaphragm-style pressure plate which offers a blend of drivability and performance, ensuring that the clutch engagement is smooth and consistent.
- Disc Style: Depending on the variant, you will receive either a full-face disc for smooth engagement and drivability or a 6-paddle disc designed for vehicles that demand higher performance and durability.
- Hub Style: All our clutch kits feature a sprung hub design which helps in reducing drivetrain shock and is particularly beneficial for vehicles used in demanding driving conditions.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
Choosing a South Bend Clutch kit means investing in a product that stands at the forefront of clutch technology and manufacturing. Our dedication to quality, innovation, and performance has made us a trusted name in the automotive industry. Here are a few reasons why car enthusiasts and professional drivers alike trust South Bend Clutch:
- Durability: Our clutches are built to last, using high-quality materials that withstand the toughest driving conditions.
- Performance: Whether you're off-roading, towing, or just seeking improved daily driving performance, our clutches deliver enhanced torque capacity and durability.
- Custom-Tailored Solutions: With various stages and materials available, our clutch kits can be tailored to meet your specific driving needs and preferences.
- Expert Support: Our team of experts is always ready to help you select the right clutch kit for your vehicle and driving needs, ensuring that you get the most out of your purchase.
In summary, the South Bend Clutch kit for 1985-1987 Toyota 4Runner 2.4L Gas and other compatible vehicles is an investment in your vehicle's performance and reliability. Whether you're tackling rough terrain, towing, or simply enjoying your daily drive, our clutch kit ensures that your vehicle is performing at its best. Upgrade to a South Bend Clutch kit today and experience the difference in quality, performance, and reliability.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.4L | Gas |  | 4WD | W56 | Solid Mass |
| 1982 Toyota Celica 2.8L | Gas |  | 2WD | W50 | Solid Mass |
| 1983 Toyota Cressida 2.8L | Gas |  | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1985 Toyota Pickup 2.4L | Gas | | 4WD | W56 | Solid Mass |
| 1986 Toyota Supra 3.0L | Gas | | 2WD | W58 | Solid Mass |
At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, durable, and reliable clutch kits designed to meet the rigorous demands of off-road and 4x4 vehicles. Our clutch kit for 1985-1987 Toyota 4Runner 2.4L Gas and other compatible vehicles is no exception, offering unparalleled performance and longevity for your off-road adventures or daily driving needs. Designed with meticulous attention to detail and using only the highest quality materials, our clutch kits are engineered to provide a perfect balance between performance and drivability.
Understanding the South Bend Clutch Kit
Our clutch kits are designed to cater to a wide range of driving styles and vehicle applications. Whether you're navigating rugged terrain in your Toyota 4Runner or enjoying the performance of a Toyota Celica, our clutch kits ensure that your vehicle delivers optimal performance. The clutch kit includes a variety of components that are essential for the smooth operation of your vehicle's transmission system. From the pressure plate to the clutch disc, each component of our clutch kit is designed to work in harmony to deliver the performance you need.
Compatibility and Specifications
The SBC Clutch Kit is compatible with a range of vehicles, ensuring that a wide variety of drivers can take advantage of our advanced engineering. The kit is specifically designed for the 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.4L, 1982 Toyota Celica 2.8L, 1983 Toyota Cressida 2.8L, 1985 Toyota Pickup 2.4L, and 1986 Toyota Supra 3.0L, among others. Featuring a 21 input spline and a 1.19 input shaft diameter, this clutch kit is engineered to fit seamlessly with your vehicle's existing components. The disc diameter of 9.25 inches is optimized for these specific vehicle models, ensuring efficient power transfer and enhanced performance.
Engineered for Excellence
At South Bend Clutch, we understand that every driver's needs are unique. That's why our clutch kits come in various configurations, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, catering to different driving demands from daily commuting to extreme off-road adventures. Each variant is meticulously designed to provide specific benefits:
- Organic variants are perfect for drivers looking for smooth engagement and reliability for everyday driving conditions.
- Ceramic options are designed for those who demand more from their vehicle, offering higher heat resistance and durability for more extreme driving conditions.
- Kevlar choices stand out for their exceptional wear resistance and longevity, making them ideal for high-performance applications.
Each clutch kit variant is available in Stage 1 or Stage 2 configurations, allowing you to choose the level of performance that best suits your needs. Stage 1 is tailored for daily driving with enhanced performance over stock, while Stage 2 offers increased holding capacity for those requiring more from their vehicle, whether it's for off-road use, towing, or sport driving.
Included Components and Features
Our clutch kits come with all necessary components for a complete and straightforward installation. This includes the pressure plate, clutch disc, throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing, ensuring that you have everything you need for a hassle-free upgrade. The inclusion of a steel pilot bushing adds to the kit's durability and longevity, providing peace of mind for all types of drivers.
- Pressure Plate Style: Each kit features a diaphragm-style pressure plate which offers a blend of drivability and performance, ensuring that the clutch engagement is smooth and consistent.
- Disc Style: Depending on the variant, you will receive either a full-face disc for smooth engagement and drivability or a 6-paddle disc designed for vehicles that demand higher performance and durability.
- Hub Style: All our clutch kits feature a sprung hub design which helps in reducing drivetrain shock and is particularly beneficial for vehicles used in demanding driving conditions.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
Choosing a South Bend Clutch kit means investing in a product that stands at the forefront of clutch technology and manufacturing. Our dedication to quality, innovation, and performance has made us a trusted name in the automotive industry. Here are a few reasons why car enthusiasts and professional drivers alike trust South Bend Clutch:
- Durability: Our clutches are built to last, using high-quality materials that withstand the toughest driving conditions.
- Performance: Whether you're off-roading, towing, or just seeking improved daily driving performance, our clutches deliver enhanced torque capacity and durability.
- Custom-Tailored Solutions: With various stages and materials available, our clutch kits can be tailored to meet your specific driving needs and preferences.
- Expert Support: Our team of experts is always ready to help you select the right clutch kit for your vehicle and driving needs, ensuring that you get the most out of your purchase.
In summary, the South Bend Clutch kit for 1985-1987 Toyota 4Runner 2.4L Gas and other compatible vehicles is an investment in your vehicle's performance and reliability. Whether you're tackling rough terrain, towing, or simply enjoying your daily drive, our clutch kit ensures that your vehicle is performing at its best. Upgrade to a South Bend Clutch kit today and experience the difference in quality, performance, and reliability.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.4L | Gas | | 4WD | W56 | Solid Mass |
| 1982 Toyota Celica 2.8L | Gas | | 2WD | W50 | Solid Mass |
| 1983 Toyota Cressida 2.8L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1985 Toyota Pickup 2.4L | Gas | | 4WD | W56 | Solid Mass |
| 1986 Toyota Supra 3.0L | Gas | | 2WD | W58 | 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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