SBC Clutch Kit for 1989-1991 Isuzu Trooper 2.8L Diesel - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus
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The SBC SD1-2337R-12 Clutch Kit stands out for its superior design and construction, making it a perfect choice for both daily drivers and performance enthusiasts alike. Each component of this clutch kit is meticulously crafted to provide optimal functionality, durability, and ease of installation. Whether you're navigating the daily commute or pushing your vehicle to its limits on the track, this clutch kit delivers unparalleled performance and value.
One of the key features of the SBC SD1-2337R-12 Clutch Kit is its use of high-quality friction materials. Depending on the variant, you can choose between organic, ceramic, or Kevlar friction materials. Each material offers unique benefits to suit different driving needs and preferences. The organic friction material, for example, is ideal for daily driving due to its smooth engagement and longevity. The ceramic option, on the other hand, is well-suited for extreme conditions, offering higher heat resistance and added durability. Kevlar, known for its high tensile strength, provides an excellent balance between longevity and performance, making it a great choice for sporty driving.
Understanding the importance of versatility, the SBC SD1-2337R-12 Clutch Kit comes in various stages and usage levels, including Stage 1 and Stage 2 options. Stage 1 is designed for vehicles with stock to slight modifications, focusing on reliability and smooth operation for everyday driving. Stage 2 variants are engineered for those seeking enhanced performance from their modified vehicles, offering increased torque capacity and more aggressive engagement without sacrificing drivability.
Each kit includes a single clutch disc, meticulously designed to ensure reliable power transfer between the engine and the transmission. The disc styles vary among full face and 6-paddle options, providing flexibility to choose the right setup based on your vehicle's specifications and your personal driving style. The full face discs offer smoother engagement, making them ideal for daily driving scenarios, while the 6-paddle discs are designed for more aggressive engagement, suitable for performance-focused applications.
Installation ease is a hallmark of South Bend Clutch kits. The SBC SD1-2337R-12 Clutch Kit includes essential components such as a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing, ensuring a hassle-free setup. The inclusion of these parts not only simplifies the installation process but also helps to avoid compatibility issues, providing a seamless integration with your vehicle's transmission system.
The durability and reliability of our clutch kits are paramount. That's why the SBC SD1-2337R-12 Clutch Kit features a diaphragm-style pressure plate, which is designed to offer consistent clutch engagement and disengagement. This design ensures a stable and predictable driving experience, enhancing both performance and safety. Moreover, the pressure plate is engineered to withstand the rigors of daily use and aggressive driving, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
South Bend Clutch recognizes the diverse needs of our customers, which is why the SBC SD1-2337R-12 Clutch Kit is tailored to accommodate various driving conditions and preferences. Whether you're looking for a reliable clutch for daily commuting, a durable solution for heavy-duty applications, or a high-performance setup for racing, this clutch kit is designed to meet and exceed your expectations.
Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is evident in every product we offer. South Bend Clutch products are the result of extensive research, development, and testing to ensure they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. When you choose the SBC SD1-2337R-12 Clutch Kit, you're investing in a product that is backed by a reputation for excellence and a dedication to delivering the best possible experience to our customers.
In addition to the remarkable features and benefits of the SBC SD1-2337R-12 Clutch Kit, South Bend Clutch provides exceptional customer support. Our knowledgeable team is dedicated to assisting you with any questions or concerns you may have, from selecting the right clutch kit for your vehicle to providing installation guidance and after-sales support. Our goal is to ensure that you are completely satisfied with your South Bend Clutch experience, from the moment you choose our product to the many miles of reliable performance it delivers.
Choosing the right clutch kit is essential for maintaining the performance, reliability, and safety of your vehicle. The SBC SD1-2337R-12 Clutch Kit from South Bend Clutch offers an unbeatable combination of quality, performance, and value. Whether you're upgrading your vehicle's clutch for improved performance or replacing a worn-out component, this clutch kit is designed to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
In summary, the SBC SD1-2337R-12 Clutch Kit is more than just a replacement part; it's an investment in the performance and reliability of your vehicle. With its superior design, high-quality materials, and versatile options, this clutch kit is engineered to provide a seamless driving experience, whether you're on the street or the track. Trust South Bend Clutch for all your clutch needs and experience the difference that quality and expertise can make in your vehicle's performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Isuzu Trooper 2.8L | Diesel | ![]() | 4WD | - | 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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