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SBC Clutch Kit for 2001-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 3.7L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles

$572.77
SKU SD1-2201R-12
MPN K05111-HD
  • Regular price $572.77

Sku: SD1-2201R-12

MPN: K05111-HD



Experience unparalleled performance with the South Bend Clutch Kit, designed for the 2001-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 3.7L Gas and other select vehicles. This premium clutch kit caters to a wide range of driving demands, from daily driving to extreme off-road adventures. Choose from materials like Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar, and configurations including Stage 1 Daily Plus for reliable stock upgrades, Stage 1 Extreme for aggressive driving, Stage 2 Daily Plus for heightened performance, and Stage 2 Sport for competitive applications. Each kit ensures a smoother engagement, increased torque capacity, and enhanced durability. Complete with necessary components for an easy installation, the SBC Clutch Kit transforms your driving experience, backed by South Bend Clutch's commitment to innovation, quality, and customer support.


$572.77
SKU SD1-2201R-12
MPN K05111-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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  • Designed to deliver smoother, more reliable clutch engagement.
  • Increases torque capacity for high-performance vehicles.
  • Reduces wear and tear on drivetrain components.
  • Customizable options to match your vehicle's specific needs.
  • Expert support available for installation and product selection.
  • Tested rigorously to ensure durability under extreme conditions.
  • Improves overall driving experience with enhanced pedal feel.
  • Manufactured using eco-friendly processes and materials.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 2001-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 3.7L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$572.77

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South Bend Clutch is a leading authority in the design and manufacture of high-quality clutch systems and components. Our commitment to innovation, durability, and performance has established us as a pivotal supplier in the automotive and off-road vehicle markets. The SBC Clutch Kit for the 2001-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 3.7L Gas, alongside fitting a variety of other vehicles, exemplifies our dedication to offering superior clutch solutions that meet the demanding needs of our customers. This clutch kit has been meticulously engineered to enhance the driving experience of off-road and 4x4 enthusiasts, offering unmatched reliability and control in various driving conditions.

Understanding the critical role of a clutch in the performance and reliability of a vehicle, especially in off-road and demanding environments, South Bend Clutch invests heavily in research and development. This ensures every clutch kit not only meets but exceeds the expectations of our users. The SBC Clutch Kit is designed with the off-road enthusiast in mind, providing a significant upgrade over OEM specifications, offering increased torque capacity, durability, and a smoother engagement process. It's not just about making your vehicle more efficient; it's about transforming your driving experience, making it more enjoyable and reliable, especially under extreme conditions.

Our clutch kits are available in various configurations, including materials such as Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar, catering to a wide range of driving styles and performance requirements. Whether you're in need of a clutch that supports daily driving or one that can withstand the rigors of racing and heavy off-road use, South Bend Clutch has a solution tailored to your needs. The options include:

  • Stage 1 Daily Plus: Ideal for those who require a reliable upgrade from the stock clutch without sacrificing drivability. It's perfect for daily drivers that encounter occasional towing or light off-road use.
  • Stage 1 Extreme: Designed for vehicles that are driven hard, offering superior durability and heat resistance. This option is suitable for aggressive off-roading or vehicles with moderate performance modifications.
  • Stage 2 Daily Plus: Offers enhanced performance for more demanding applications, providing higher torque capacity while maintaining smooth engagement for daily use.
  • Stage 2 Sport: The go-to choice for enthusiasts who demand the best in terms of performance. This option is suitable for competitive off-roading, heavy towing, and high horsepower applications.

Each clutch kit variant is crafted with precision, utilizing only the highest quality materials to ensure longevity and optimal performance. The inclusion of a sprung hub design in our disc styles aids in reducing drivetrain shock during aggressive gear changes, further enhancing the durability and lifespan of the clutch system.

South Bend Clutch also understands the importance of a hassle-free installation process. Therefore, our kits include all necessary components for a complete and straightforward installation, including a throw-out bearing and an alignment tool. While the pilot bushing and flywheel are not included in the kit, we provide clear recommendations for those components to ensure a perfect fit and function for your specific vehicle application.

The versatility of our clutch kits extends beyond just the Dodge Ram 1500 series. Compatibility with a range of vehicles, including the Dodge Dakota and Mitsubishi Raider, demonstrates our commitment to offering comprehensive clutch solutions across a broad spectrum of applications. This adaptability makes South Bend Clutch a one-stop destination for all your clutch needs, regardless of the vehicle make or model.

Choosing the right clutch is crucial for achieving the desired performance and reliability from your vehicle. The SBC Clutch Kit offers a significant upgrade over standard OEM clutches, delivering enhanced performance, durability, and control. Whether navigating the daily commute or tackling challenging off-road trails, our clutch kits provide the confidence and capability you need to take on any adventure.

Moreover, South Bend Clutch prides itself on exceptional customer support. Our team of experts is always ready to assist with product selection, installation advice, and after-sales service, ensuring you get the most out of your clutch system. With a vast network of dealers, finding a South Bend Clutch solution near you is easy and convenient.

In summary, the SBC Clutch Kit for 2001-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 3.7L Gas and other compatible vehicles offers a perfect blend of performance, durability, and value. Whether you're upgrading for enhanced daily driving performance or preparing your vehicle for extreme off-road conditions, South Bend Clutch provides the reliability and performance you need to drive with confidence. Choose South Bend Clutch for an unmatched driving experience, backed by industry-leading expertise and support.

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
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 3.9LGas2WDNV3500Solid Mass
2002-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 3.7LGas2WDNV3500Solid Mass
2001-2003 Dodge Dakota 3.9LGas2WDNV3500Solid Mass
2004-2009 Dodge Dakota 3.7LGas2WDNV3500Solid Mass
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2LGas2WDNV3500Solid Mass
2002-2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7LGas2WDNV3500Solid Mass
2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider 3.7LGas2WD-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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