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SBC Clutch Kit for 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma 3.4L GAS – Fits Other Vehicles
Sku: SD1-2399R-12
MPN: K16077-HD
Upgrade your Toyota Tacoma (1995-2004) and select Toyota models with South Bend Clutch kits, designed for top performance and reliability. Our kits suit a range of driving needs, featuring organic, ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials for smooth engagement, high heat resistance, and unmatched durability. Each Stage 1 and Stage 2 kit is engineered for daily drivers, off-road adventurers, and sport enthusiasts, ensuring increased torque capacity and smoother drive. Kits include a high-performance clutch disc and pressure plate, and necessary installation tools, but do not come with a flywheel. Optimize your driving experience with a clutch kit trusted by professionals and enthusiasts alike, tailored for the Toyota 3.4L GAS engine and compatible vehicles. Trust South Bend Clutch for precision engineering and comprehensive solutions.
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At South Bend Clutch, our commitment to quality and innovation has positioned us as a leader in the production of high-performance clutch systems. Our clutch kits, designed for the 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma 3.4L GAS and compatible with several other vehicles, embody the precision engineering and rigorous testing that are hallmarks of our brand. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the features, benefits, and technical specifications of our clutch kits, helping you understand why South Bend Clutch is the preferred choice for off-road and 4x4 enthusiasts.
Enhanced Performance and Reliability
Our clutch kits are engineered for vehicles demanding superior performance off-road, where reliability and durability are crucial. Each kit is tailored to improve the driving experience, offering benefits such as increased torque capacity, smoother engagement, and enhanced durability. These improvements are not just about raw power; they're about delivering a balanced driving experience that enhances your vehicle's capabilities without sacrificing reliability.
Tailored Solutions for Diverse Needs
Understanding that every driver and vehicle has unique needs, South Bend Clutch offers a variety of clutch kits, including options with organic, ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials. Each material offers distinct advantages:
- Organic friction material provides smooth engagement and is well-suited for daily driving conditions, offering a balance between performance and longevity.
- Ceramic friction material, featured in our Extreme usage kits, is designed for high heat resistance and durability, perfect for drivers who demand the most from their vehicles in tough conditions.
- Kevlar friction material is found in our Sport level kits, offering unmatched durability and resistance to wear, ideal for aggressive driving and competitive scenarios.
Precision Engineering for Optimal Performance
The engineering behind each South Bend Clutch kit ensures that components work harmoniously to deliver optimal performance. Our clutches are designed with a focus on key areas:
- Input Spline and Shaft Diameter: Precision measurements ensure a perfect fit and optimal power transmission from the engine to the transmission.
- Disc Diameter: Tailored to each vehicle model to ensure smooth engagement and efficient power distribution.
- Pressure Plate Style: Utilizing diaphragm-style pressure plates for consistent pressure and engagement quality.
- Hub Style: Sprung hubs are used to protect the drivetrain from shock loads and to ensure smooth engagement.
Comprehensive Kit Contents
Each South Bend Clutch kit comes with everything needed for installation, ensuring a seamless and efficient upgrade process. Our kits typically include:
- A high-performance clutch disc and pressure plate
- A throw-out bearing, when applicable
- An alignment tool for precise installation
- A pilot bushing made from durable steel
This comprehensive approach ensures that you have all necessary components at hand, reducing the time and hassle associated with sourcing parts separately.
Fitment and Compatibility
Designed for the 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma 3.4L with a GAS engine, our clutch kits are also compatible with a range of other vehicles, including the 1996-2001 Toyota 4Runner, 1995-1998 Toyota T100, and 2000-2004 Toyota Tundra. All these vehicles share common characteristics such as the 4WD drivetrain and R150F transmission type, making our kits a versatile solution for a wide range of Toyota models.
Installation and Maintenance
While our clutch kits are designed for straightforward installation, it's important to ensure that installation is performed correctly to achieve the best results. We recommend installation by a professional mechanic or an experienced enthusiast with the appropriate tools and knowledge. Regular maintenance, as specified in your vehicle’s service manual, will ensure the longevity and performance of your South Bend Clutch kit.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
Choosing a South Bend Clutch kit means opting for a product that has been rigorously tested and proven under the most demanding conditions. It means benefiting from our decades of experience in designing and manufacturing clutch systems that offer unmatched performance and durability. Here are a few reasons why South Bend Clutch stands out:
- Quality: Every component in our clutch kits is manufactured to meet the highest standards, ensuring performance and durability.
- Innovation: We continuously innovate to offer clutch solutions that meet the evolving needs of drivers and their vehicles.
- Customer Support: Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, from pre-purchase advice to post-installation support.
- Reputation: With a strong reputation in the automotive industry, South Bend Clutch is a brand trusted by professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Conclusion
For drivers of the 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma 3.4L GAS and other compatible vehicles, South Bend Clutch offers high-quality, performance-enhancing clutch kits. Whether you're an off-road enthusiast, a daily driver, or someone who demands the utmost from their vehicle in extreme conditions, our clutch kits provide the reliability, performance, and peace of mind needed to tackle any challenge. Trust South Bend Clutch for your next clutch upgrade and experience the difference that quality and precision engineering can make.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma | GAS |  | 4WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 1996-2001 Toyota 4Runner | GAS |  | 4WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 1995-1998 Toyota T100 | GAS |  | 4WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 2000-2004 Toyota Tundra | GAS | | 4WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
At South Bend Clutch, our commitment to quality and innovation has positioned us as a leader in the production of high-performance clutch systems. Our clutch kits, designed for the 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma 3.4L GAS and compatible with several other vehicles, embody the precision engineering and rigorous testing that are hallmarks of our brand. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the features, benefits, and technical specifications of our clutch kits, helping you understand why South Bend Clutch is the preferred choice for off-road and 4x4 enthusiasts.
Enhanced Performance and Reliability
Our clutch kits are engineered for vehicles demanding superior performance off-road, where reliability and durability are crucial. Each kit is tailored to improve the driving experience, offering benefits such as increased torque capacity, smoother engagement, and enhanced durability. These improvements are not just about raw power; they're about delivering a balanced driving experience that enhances your vehicle's capabilities without sacrificing reliability.
Tailored Solutions for Diverse Needs
Understanding that every driver and vehicle has unique needs, South Bend Clutch offers a variety of clutch kits, including options with organic, ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials. Each material offers distinct advantages:
- Organic friction material provides smooth engagement and is well-suited for daily driving conditions, offering a balance between performance and longevity.
- Ceramic friction material, featured in our Extreme usage kits, is designed for high heat resistance and durability, perfect for drivers who demand the most from their vehicles in tough conditions.
- Kevlar friction material is found in our Sport level kits, offering unmatched durability and resistance to wear, ideal for aggressive driving and competitive scenarios.
Precision Engineering for Optimal Performance
The engineering behind each South Bend Clutch kit ensures that components work harmoniously to deliver optimal performance. Our clutches are designed with a focus on key areas:
- Input Spline and Shaft Diameter: Precision measurements ensure a perfect fit and optimal power transmission from the engine to the transmission.
- Disc Diameter: Tailored to each vehicle model to ensure smooth engagement and efficient power distribution.
- Pressure Plate Style: Utilizing diaphragm-style pressure plates for consistent pressure and engagement quality.
- Hub Style: Sprung hubs are used to protect the drivetrain from shock loads and to ensure smooth engagement.
Comprehensive Kit Contents
Each South Bend Clutch kit comes with everything needed for installation, ensuring a seamless and efficient upgrade process. Our kits typically include:
- A high-performance clutch disc and pressure plate
- A throw-out bearing, when applicable
- An alignment tool for precise installation
- A pilot bushing made from durable steel
This comprehensive approach ensures that you have all necessary components at hand, reducing the time and hassle associated with sourcing parts separately.
Fitment and Compatibility
Designed for the 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma 3.4L with a GAS engine, our clutch kits are also compatible with a range of other vehicles, including the 1996-2001 Toyota 4Runner, 1995-1998 Toyota T100, and 2000-2004 Toyota Tundra. All these vehicles share common characteristics such as the 4WD drivetrain and R150F transmission type, making our kits a versatile solution for a wide range of Toyota models.
Installation and Maintenance
While our clutch kits are designed for straightforward installation, it's important to ensure that installation is performed correctly to achieve the best results. We recommend installation by a professional mechanic or an experienced enthusiast with the appropriate tools and knowledge. Regular maintenance, as specified in your vehicle’s service manual, will ensure the longevity and performance of your South Bend Clutch kit.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
Choosing a South Bend Clutch kit means opting for a product that has been rigorously tested and proven under the most demanding conditions. It means benefiting from our decades of experience in designing and manufacturing clutch systems that offer unmatched performance and durability. Here are a few reasons why South Bend Clutch stands out:
- Quality: Every component in our clutch kits is manufactured to meet the highest standards, ensuring performance and durability.
- Innovation: We continuously innovate to offer clutch solutions that meet the evolving needs of drivers and their vehicles.
- Customer Support: Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, from pre-purchase advice to post-installation support.
- Reputation: With a strong reputation in the automotive industry, South Bend Clutch is a brand trusted by professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Conclusion
For drivers of the 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma 3.4L GAS and other compatible vehicles, South Bend Clutch offers high-quality, performance-enhancing clutch kits. Whether you're an off-road enthusiast, a daily driver, or someone who demands the utmost from their vehicle in extreme conditions, our clutch kits provide the reliability, performance, and peace of mind needed to tackle any challenge. Trust South Bend Clutch for your next clutch upgrade and experience the difference that quality and precision engineering can make.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma | GAS | | 4WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 1996-2001 Toyota 4Runner | GAS | | 4WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 1995-1998 Toyota T100 | GAS | | 4WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 2000-2004 Toyota Tundra | GAS | | 4WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
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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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