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SBC Clutch Kit for 1987-1992 Ford F-250 7.5L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles

$460.33
SKU SD1-2261R-12
MPN K07035-HD
  • Regular price $460.33

Sku: SD1-2261R-12

MPN: K07035-HD



Upgrade your driving experience with the South Bend Clutch SD1-2261R-12 Clutch Kit, designed for gas vehicles requiring enhanced performance. This Stage 1 kit, featuring an organic friction material, offers smooth engagement and superior wear characteristics, perfect for daily driving and light towing. With a full face disc style for consistent engagement and a sprung hub to reduce drivetrain shock, it ensures a smoother ride. The kit includes a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and steel pilot bushing for hassle-free installation. Ideal for vehicles with a 10 spline input and a 1.25-inch input shaft diameter, this clutch kit provides the strength and reliability you need without compromising comfort or driveability. Trust South Bend Clutch for a perfect blend of performance and durability.


$460.33
SKU SD1-2261R-12
MPN K07035-HD
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SBC Clutch Kit for 1987-1992 Ford F-250 7.5L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

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At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on providing superior clutch solutions for a wide range of applications, and the SBC SD1-2261R-12 Clutch Kit is no exception. Designed for gas vehicles, this clutch kit features a 10 spline input with a 1.25-inch input shaft diameter and a 12-inch disc diameter, offering an optimal balance of performance and reliability for daily driving and light towing applications.

Why Choose the SBC SD1-2261R-12 Clutch Kit?

The SBC SD1-2261R-12 Clutch Kit is engineered with an organic friction material, which is crucial for those who desire a smooth engagement and excellent wear characteristics without sacrificing performance. The organic material is designed to provide a longer lifespan than conventional materials, making it an ideal choice for drivers looking for a reliable and durable clutch solution.

Our clutch kit is categorized as Stage 1, indicating it's perfectly suited for daily drivers that require a little more than what the stock clutch can offer. It's particularly beneficial for vehicles that are used for light towing or have minor modifications, providing that extra bit of strength and reliability without compromising on the driveability or comfort of the vehicle.

The full face disc style, combined with a sprung hub, ensures a smooth and consistent engagement, reducing shock to the drivetrain. This is especially beneficial for daily driven vehicles as it enhances the overall driving experience, making it smoother and more enjoyable.

One of the standout features of this clutch kit is the inclusion of essential components such as the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made of steel. These components are critical for a hassle-free installation and ensure that your clutch operates at its best from the moment it's installed. The inclusion of these parts not only saves time but also ensures you have all the necessary components for a successful clutch upgrade.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Organic Friction Material: Offers smooth engagement and superior wear characteristics.
  • Stage 1 Clutch: Ideal for daily driving and light towing, providing extra strength and reliability.
  • Full Face Disc Style: Ensures smooth and consistent engagement.
  • Sprung Hub: Reduces shock to the drivetrain for a smoother driving experience.
  • Includes Essential Components: Comes with a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and steel pilot bushing for hassle-free installation.

Advanced Engineering and Quality

At South Bend Clutch, we use advanced engineering techniques and high-quality materials to develop our clutch kits. The SD1-2261R-12 Clutch Kit is no exception and is a testament to our commitment to quality and performance. Our clutches are designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications, ensuring a perfect fit and function for your specific vehicle application.

The pressure plate and disc are precision machined for exact tolerances, providing improved durability and performance. The diaphragm pressure plate style has been chosen for its ability to provide a consistent clamping force, which is essential for maintaining the integrity of the clutch engagement over time.

Installation and Maintenance

Installing the SBC SD1-2261R-12 Clutch Kit is straightforward, thanks to the inclusion of an alignment tool, which ensures the disc is perfectly centered during installation. We always recommend professional installation to ensure the best performance and longevity of your new clutch. Regular maintenance checks are also advised to monitor the condition of the clutch components and ensure they are functioning correctly.

Compatibility and Applications

Designed for gas vehicles with a 10 spline input and a 1.25-inch input shaft diameter, the SBC SD1-2261R-12 Clutch Kit is versatile and compatible with a wide range of models. Whether you're upgrading your daily driver or preparing your vehicle for light towing tasks, this clutch kit offers the perfect blend of performance and durability.

Conclusion

The SBC SD1-2261R-12 Clutch Kit from South Bend Clutch is an exceptional choice for drivers seeking an upgrade from their stock clutch. With its organic friction material, Stage 1 classification, and inclusion of essential installation components, it offers an unparalleled blend of performance, reliability, and ease of installation. Trust South Bend Clutch for your next clutch upgrade and experience the difference quality and precision engineering can make on your drive.

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.

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Vehicle Fuel Type Manual Prevalence Drivetrain Transmission Type Used OEM Flywheel Type
1987-1992 Ford F-250 7.5LDiesel2WDZF S6-650Solid Mass
1987-1992 Ford F-350 7.5LDiesel2WDZF S6-650Solid Mass
1988-1992 Ford F-53 Motorhome Chassis 7.5LDiesel----
1988-1992 Ford F-Super Duty 7.5LDiesel2WDZF S6-650Solid 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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