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SBC Clutch Kit for 1987-1992 Jeep Cherokee 2.5L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles

$379.71
SKU SD1-1097R-12
MPN K01033-HD
  • Regular price $379.71

Sku: SD1-1097R-12

MPN: K01033-HD



Elevate your Jeep's performance with South Bend Clutch's Clutch Kit, expertly designed for the 1987-1992 Jeep Cherokee 2.5L Gas and other select models. Our kits offer enhanced durability and improved transmission response, perfect for daily driving or off-road adventures. With options ranging from Organic Stage 1 Daily Plus for reliable, smooth engagement, to Kevlar Stage 2 Sport for aggressive driving, we have a solution tailored to your needs. Each kit includes essential installation components for a seamless setup. Trust South Bend Clutch for a blend of quality, performance, and reliability that meets the rigorous demands of Jeep owners. Experience the difference in your vehicle’s handling and control. Choose South Bend Clutch for an unparalleled driving experience.


$379.71
SKU SD1-1097R-12
MPN K01033-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
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  • Enhanced torque capacity for improved vehicle performance.
  • Customized clutch kits tailored to specific vehicle needs.
  • Durable construction ensures longevity and reliability.
  • Boosts acceleration and drivetrain response.
  • Designed for smooth clutch engagement and optimal shift quality.
  • Supports a wide range of vehicles, from street to track.
  • Expert support from passionate and knowledgeable staff.
  • Proven in competitive racing environments for confidence in every shift.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1987-1992 Jeep Cherokee 2.5L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$379.71

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At South Bend Clutch, we are committed to delivering exceptional clutch solutions that exceed the demands of our customers, and our Clutch Kit for the 1987-1992 Jeep Cherokee 2.5L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles is no exception. Designed with precision and built to perform, this clutch kit embodies the quality and reliability that South Bend Clutch is known for. Tailored specifically for Jeep vehicles, particularly the iconic Cherokee, Comanche, Wagoneer, and Wrangler models from the late '80s to early '90s, this clutch kit ensures a perfect fit and optimal performance for your vehicle.

Our clutch kits are engineered to enhance your driving experience, providing a seamless connection between your vehicle's engine and transmission. Whether you're navigating the daily commute or exploring rugged terrains, South Bend Clutch kits offer the durability and performance you need. Our comprehensive approach to design and manufacturing ensures that each component of our clutch kits meets the highest standards of quality and performance.

Our clutch kits are not just about enhancing performance; they are also about offering solutions that cater to a wide range of needs and preferences. From daily drivers to off-road adventurers, we understand the diverse requirements of Jeep owners and have developed our clutch kits to meet these varied demands.

The South Bend Clutch Difference

What sets South Bend Clutch apart is not just our commitment to quality, but our deep understanding of the automotive industry and the specific needs of Jeep owners. Our clutch kits are designed to offer:

  • Enhanced durability for both daily driving and off-road conditions.
  • Improved transmission response, giving you better control over your vehicle.
  • A range of options to suit different driving styles, from daily commuting to more aggressive driving environments.

Each variant of our clutch kit is tailored to a specific performance need:

  • The Organic Stage 1 Daily Plus option is perfect for those who require reliability and smooth engagement for everyday use without sacrificing performance.
  • The Ceramic Stage 1 Extreme variant is designed for those who push their vehicles to the limit and need a clutch that can handle high torque and heat.
  • Moving up to the Organic Stage 2 Daily Plus, drivers will find a perfect balance between daily driving comfort and enhanced performance for occasional spirited driving.
  • The Kevlar Stage 2 Sport option provides exceptional durability and is ideal for those who engage in more aggressive driving or sporting activities.

In addition to the variety of materials and stages, our clutch kits come with everything needed for installation, including throw-out bearings, alignment tools, and pilot bushings where applicable. This comprehensive approach ensures that you have all the necessary components for a smooth and successful installation process.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch?

Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our products. At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and support. Our team of experts is always available to assist with any questions or concerns, ensuring that you make the best choice for your vehicle's needs. When you choose a South Bend Clutch product, you're not just getting a high-quality clutch kit; you're also gaining access to a wealth of knowledge and support from our dedicated team.

Moreover, our reputation as a leading provider of clutch solutions means that you can trust our products to deliver the performance and reliability you expect. With South Bend Clutch, you are investing in a solution that has been rigorously tested and proven on the road and the track.

Conclusion

For Jeep owners looking to upgrade or replace their clutch system, South Bend Clutch offers the perfect blend of quality, performance, and reliability. Our Clutch Kit for the 1987-1992 Jeep Cherokee 2.5L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles, alongside our other vehicle-specific options, provides an unparalleled driving experience. Whether you're tackling the daily commute or exploring off-road trails, our clutch kits are designed to meet the rigorous demands of your Jeep.

Choose South Bend Clutch for your vehicle and experience the difference that comes with a product built to the highest standards of performance and durability. Trust in our expertise, and let us help you take your Jeep's performance to the next level.

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 Jeep Cherokee 2.5LGas4WDAX5Solid Mass
1986 Jeep Comanche 2.5LGas4WDAX5Solid Mass
1987 Jeep Wagoneer 2.5LGas4WDAX5Solid Mass
1987 Jeep Wrangler 2.5LGas4WDAX5Solid 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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