SBC Clutch Kit for 1988-2004 Dodge 2500 5.9L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles

South Bend Clutch is a leading provider of high-quality clutch solutions designed to meet the demands of various driving conditions and vehicle performance expectations. Our SBC Clutch Kit for 1988-2004 Dodge 2500 5.9L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles, embodies the commitment to excellence and innovation that has defined our company for years. This product, tailored specifically for the diesel truck segment, stands as a testament to our expertise in delivering top-tier clutch systems that enhance vehicle performance and reliability.

The clutch kit is engineered to cater to the demanding requirements of Dodge 2500 and 3500 trucks equipped with the 5.9L diesel engine spanning production years from 1988 to 2004. These vehicles, known for their robust performance and utility, require a clutch system that can handle high torque outputs and challenging driving scenarios, whether on the farm, the construction site, or on the open road. The compatibility with manual transmissions such as the NV4500 and NV5600 highlights our focus on providing tailored solutions that address the specific needs of our customers.

Our clutch kits are designed with the end-user in mind, offering options that range from daily driving to extreme performance applications. Variants such as Organic, Feramic, and Organic/Feramic combinations give our customers the flexibility to choose a clutch based on their unique driving needs and preferences. The Stage 2 clutch kits are perfect for those who demand a bit more from their vehicles, providing enhanced performance without sacrificing drivability.

Each variant of our clutch kit offers distinct benefits:

• The Organic option provides smooth engagement and is ideal for daily driving conditions, offering reliability and longevity.
• The Feramic option caters to those seeking maximum performance, delivering exceptional heat resistance and durability under extreme conditions.
• The Organic/Feramic combination offers a balance between daily drivability and high-performance capability, making it suitable for those who use their trucks for both work and play.
• Additionally, features such as the inclusion of a flywheel, sprung hub design, and diaphragm-style pressure plate further enhance the driving experience by ensuring smooth operation and optimal power transfer from the engine to the drivetrain.

South Bend Clutch understands the importance of a reliable clutch system in maintaining the overall performance and reliability of your vehicle. That's why our clutch kits are accompanied by comprehensive installation components, including a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made of durable steel. These elements ensure that your clutch system operates seamlessly and efficiently, providing peace of mind and satisfaction with every drive.

Choosing the right clutch for your vehicle is crucial, and at South Bend Clutch, we make that decision easier by offering products that are the result of meticulous research, development, and testing. Our clutch kits are designed to meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance. Whether you're towing heavy loads, engaging in off-road adventures, or simply commuting, our clutch kits provide the reliability and performance you need.

Located in Indiana, South Bend Clutch is proud to serve as a key player in the automotive aftermarket industry. Our deep roots in the community and commitment to quality have earned us a reputation as a trusted provider of clutch systems and components. Through our extensive network of dealers, customers across the country can easily find and purchase our products, ensuring that they have access to the best clutch solutions on the market.

In summary, the SBC Clutch Kit for 1988-2004 Dodge 2500 5.9L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles is a testament to our dedication to quality, performance, and customer satisfaction. By choosing South Bend Clutch, you are investing in a product that will enhance your vehicle's performance, reliability, and driving experience. Whether you're a daily driver, a towing enthusiast, or a performance seeker, our clutch kits are designed to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

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.

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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.

Daily Clutch

The Daily clutch is tailored for everyday driving with a focus on comfort, smooth engagement, and longevity. Engineered for standard vehicles and mild performance builds, it offers a factory-like pedal feel while still providing slightly improved clamping force and heat resistance for light towing or minor modifications.

Perfect for daily drivers and light-duty vehicles, the Daily clutch balances performance and drivability, ensuring a comfortable experience in stop-and-go traffic. While not suited for extreme power handling, it is an excellent choice for drivers prioritizing reliability and ease of use.

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The Daily clutch is tailored for everyday driving with a focus on comfort, smooth engagement, and longevity. Engineered for standard vehicles and mild performance builds, it offers a factory-like pedal feel while still providing slightly improved clamping force and heat resistance for light towing or minor modifications.

Perfect for daily drivers and light-duty vehicles, the Daily clutch balances performance and drivability, ensuring a comfortable experience in stop-and-go traffic. While not suited for extreme power handling, it is an excellent choice for drivers prioritizing reliability and ease of use.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Modified Pressure Plate

A modified pressure plate is engineered to deliver increased clamping force, enhancing torque capacity and overall clutch performance. This upgraded design often features reinforced components, heavier diaphragm springs, or altered fulcrum points to provide superior grip on the clutch disc. Ideal for high-performance vehicles, heavy towing, and racing applications, a modified pressure plate ensures reliable power transfer under extreme loads.

While modified pressure plates offer enhanced power handling, they often result in a stiffer clutch pedal feel due to the increased spring pressure. This trade-off is generally acceptable for performance-focused applications where power capacity is prioritized over everyday comfort.

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A modified pressure plate is engineered to deliver increased clamping force, enhancing torque capacity and overall clutch performance. This upgraded design often features reinforced components, heavier diaphragm springs, or altered fulcrum points to provide superior grip on the clutch disc. Ideal for high-performance vehicles, heavy towing, and racing applications, a modified pressure plate ensures reliable power transfer under extreme loads.

While modified pressure plates offer enhanced power handling, they often result in a stiffer clutch pedal feel due to the increased spring pressure. This trade-off is generally acceptable for performance-focused applications where power capacity is prioritized over everyday comfort.

Stage 2 Clutch

A Stage 2 clutch offers a significant performance boost compared to stock and Stage 1 setups. Designed with stronger friction materials like Kevlar or ceramic, it provides higher torque capacity and heat resistance. This stage is ideal for moderately modified vehicles, including turbocharged setups, nitrous systems, and track-ready builds needing enhanced grip and reduced slippage.

Although it offers increased power handling, Stage 2 clutches can introduce a slightly stiffer pedal feel and more aggressive engagement than Stage 1, making them better suited for drivers prioritizing performance while still requiring reasonable street drivability.

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A Stage 2 clutch offers a significant performance boost compared to stock and Stage 1 setups. Designed with stronger friction materials like Kevlar or ceramic, it provides higher torque capacity and heat resistance. This stage is ideal for moderately modified vehicles, including turbocharged setups, nitrous systems, and track-ready builds needing enhanced grip and reduced slippage.

Although it offers increased power handling, Stage 2 clutches can introduce a slightly stiffer pedal feel and more aggressive engagement than Stage 1, making them better suited for drivers prioritizing performance while still requiring reasonable street drivability.