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SBC Clutch Kit for 1993-1995 Dodge Dakota 2.5L Diesel

$320.31
SKU SD1-2183R-12
MPN K05070-HD
  • Regular price $320.31

Sku: SD1-2183R-12

MPN: K05070-HD



Upgrade your vehicle's performance with the South Bend Clutch SD1-2183R-12 Clutch Kit, designed for gas-powered vehicles. Offering a blend of reliability and enhanced drivability, this kit includes a single disc with your choice of Organic, Ceramic, or Kevlar friction materials to match your driving style. Ideal for both daily drivers and performance enthusiasts, it offers improvements in response and power delivery. The Stage 1 variant is perfect for mildly modified vehicles, providing a notable performance boost without compromising on drivability. Note: Flywheel not included, allowing flexibility in your setup. Trust South Bend Clutch for top-notch quality and a superior driving experience.


$320.31
SKU SD1-2183R-12
MPN K05070-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
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Industry Leading Support

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  • Enhance your vehicle's performance with our precision-engineered clutches.
  • Experience smoother gear shifts and improved drive quality.
  • Designed for durability, our clutches withstand rigorous conditions.
  • Suitable for both racing enthusiasts and daily drivers.
  • Optimized compatibility with a wide range of vehicle models.
  • Quick and easy installation process.
  • Significantly improves your vehicle's response time.
  • Backed by South Bend Clutch’s expertise and customer support.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1993-1995 Dodge Dakota 2.5L Diesel - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$320.31

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South Bend Clutch is a renowned name in the field of high-performance clutches, delivering unparalleled quality and reliability for a wide range of vehicles. Our comprehensive range of clutch kits, including the SBC SD1-2183R-12 Clutch Kit, is designed to meet and exceed the expectations of automotive enthusiasts and professionals alike. With a deep-rooted history and a commitment to innovation, South Bend Clutch has established itself as a leader in the automotive clutch market. Our products are engineered for those who demand the best in performance, durability, and drivability.

The SBC SD1-2183R-12 Clutch Kit is meticulously crafted to provide optimal performance for gas-powered vehicles. This kit is characterized by its versatility, offering solutions for various driving needs and preferences. Whether you're enhancing your daily driver or upgrading a high-performance machine, this clutch kit is designed to deliver significant improvements in your vehicle's response and power delivery. Our clutch kits are available in different variants, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, catering to a broad spectrum of vehicle applications and driving conditions.

Key Features and Benefits

The clutch kit embodies a range of features that exemplify the technological advancements and engineering prowess of South Bend Clutch. From the choice of friction materials to the inclusion of essential components for a comprehensive installation, every aspect of the kit is designed with the user in mind.

  • Friction Materials: The availability of Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials allows for tailored performance characteristics. Organic materials offer smooth engagement and are well-suited for daily driving conditions. Ceramic materials, on the other hand, provide higher heat resistance and are ideal for high-performance applications. Kevlar offers a balance between durability and drivability, making it an excellent choice for sporty, yet street-friendly setups.

  • Stage 1 and Stage 2 Variants: Depending on your vehicle's power output and intended use, you can choose between Stage 1 and Stage 2 variants. Stage 1 is designed for vehicles with mild modifications, providing a noticeable improvement in performance without sacrificing drivability. Stage 2 kits are engineered for vehicles with more significant modifications, offering enhanced torque capacity and durability for more demanding applications.

  • Comprehensive Kit Contents: Each clutch kit includes not only the clutch disc and pressure plate but also a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing. This ensures that you have all the necessary components for a complete and hassle-free installation. The pilot bushing material is steel, ensuring durability and long service life.

  • No Flywheel Included: It's important to note that the clutch kits do not include a flywheel. This allows customers the flexibility to choose a flywheel that best suits their specific needs or to continue using their existing flywheel if it is in good condition.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch?

Choosing South Bend Clutch means opting for a product that is the result of meticulous design, rigorous testing, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Our clutch kits are not just replacements but upgrades that enhance the driving experience and performance of your vehicle.

  • Expertise and Experience: With years of experience in the automotive industry, South Bend Clutch has the expertise to design and manufacture clutches that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

  • Innovative Engineering: We continuously invest in research and development to ensure our products incorporate the latest in clutch technology. Our clutches are engineered to provide optimal performance, durability, and drivability.

  • Customer Satisfaction: At South Bend Clutch, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We provide comprehensive support and advice to help you select the best clutch kit for your vehicle and driving needs.

  • Wide Range of Applications: Our clutch kits cater to a wide range of vehicles, including those equipped with G56, NV4500, and NV5600 transmissions. Whether you drive a truck or a high-performance car, South Bend Clutch has a solution for you.

  • Quality Assurance: Each component in our clutch kits undergoes stringent quality control checks to ensure they meet our high standards. This attention to detail guarantees that every South Bend Clutch product delivers reliability and performance.

Conclusion

The SBC SD1-2183R-12 Clutch Kit from South Bend Clutch represents the pinnacle of clutch design and manufacturing. Whether you're looking to upgrade your daily driver or prepare your vehicle for high-performance applications, South Bend Clutch offers the reliability, performance, and quality you need. With a variety of friction materials and stages available, you can tailor your setup to match your specific needs and driving style. Choose South Bend Clutch for a driving experience that is second to none.

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.

Visit the SBC Warranty Hub

Vehicle Fuel Type Manual Prevalence Drivetrain Transmission Type Used OEM Flywheel Type
1993 Dodge Dakota 2.5LDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1994 Dodge Dakota 2.5LDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1995 Dodge Dakota 2.5LDiesel2WD-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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