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SBC Clutch Kit for 2001-2011 Ford Ranger 4.0L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles
Sku: SD2-1066R-78
MPN: FMK1000-HD-DXD-B
Upgrade your 2001-2011 Ford Ranger 4.0L Gas with South Bend Clutch kits, crafted for unparalleled performance and durability. Our clutch kits are engineered to meet diverse driving needs, offering both ceramic and organic friction materials. Whether you're after smoother daily drives or seeking extreme condition endurance, we have the perfect fit with our Stage 1 and Stage 2 kits. Our products promise ease of installation and come with essential components for a comprehensive solution. Choose South Bend Clutch for a blend of innovation, quality, and versatility, ensuring your vehicle operates at its best under any condition.
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At South Bend Clutch, we are committed to providing superior clutch solutions for a wide range of vehicles, including the 2001-2011 Ford Ranger 4.0L Gas models and other compatible vehicles. Our dedication to quality, innovation, and performance has made us a leader in the automotive industry. With a focus on delivering products that meet the unique needs of our customers, we have developed a range of clutch kits designed to enhance the driving experience, improve vehicle performance, and ensure reliability under various driving conditions.
Our clutch kits for the 2001-2011 Ford Ranger 4.0L Gas models are engineered for precision and durability. The range includes options for different driving needs and preferences, including ceramic and organic friction materials, as well as stages 1 and 2 kits tailored for everything from daily driving to more extreme conditions. Whether you're navigating the daily commute or pushing your vehicle to its limits on off-road adventures, there's a South Bend Clutch kit designed for your specific needs.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
When selecting a clutch kit, it's essential to choose a brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. South Bend Clutch stands out for several reasons:
- Expertise and Experience: With years of experience in the industry, we have developed a deep understanding of what drivers need from their clutch systems. This expertise is reflected in the design and performance of our clutch kits.
- Quality Materials: We use only high-quality materials in our clutch kits. Whether you choose a kit with ceramic or organic friction material, you can be confident that it's made to last and perform.
- Innovative Design: Our clutch kits are designed with the user in mind, incorporating features that enhance performance and ease of use. From the disc style to the inclusion of essential components like the throw-out bearing and alignment tool, every aspect of our kits is thoughtfully engineered.
- Versatility: Our range includes options for a variety of driving styles and conditions. Whether you need a clutch for daily driving, heavy towing, or performance driving, we have a kit that meets your needs.
Understanding Our Clutch Kit Options
Our clutch kits come in various configurations to suit different driving habits and vehicle applications. Here's a closer look at some of the options available:
- Friction Material: Choose between ceramic for its exceptional heat resistance and durability under extreme conditions, or organic for smoother engagement and more comfortable daily driving.
- Stage 1 vs. Stage 2: Stage 1 kits are designed for vehicles with mild modifications or for those seeking improved performance without sacrificing drivability. Stage 2 kits are ideal for vehicles with more significant modifications, offering higher torque capacity and firmer engagement.
- Disc Style: Our kits feature either a 6-paddle disc for more aggressive engagement or a full-face disc for smoother operation and better suitability for daily driving.
- Additional Features: Despite the high performance of our clutch kits, we ensure that essential components like the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing are included for a complete and hassle-free installation.
Installation and Support
Installing a new clutch is a critical process that affects your vehicle's performance and reliability. South Bend Clutch kits come with everything needed for installation, including detailed instructions. We also offer unparalleled customer support to assist with any questions or concerns that may arise before, during, or after installation.
Choosing the right clutch kit is about more than just matching specifications; it’s about finding the perfect balance between performance, durability, and drivability for your specific needs. South Bend Clutch is here to help you make that choice, with a wide selection of kits designed for the Ford Ranger 4.0L Gas and other compatible vehicles. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction makes us the go-to choice for drivers seeking the best in clutch performance.
Ceramic Friction Material
Ceramic clutch material is engineered for high-performance and heavy-duty applications where heat resistance and torque capacity are critical. Constructed using ceramic-based compounds, these clutch discs offer superior friction and power transfer, making them ideal for demanding situations such as performance racing, competitive off-roading, and heavy towing. Ceramic material excels in preventing clutch fade under extreme heat and stress.
While ceramic clutches deliver unmatched torque handling, they tend to have a more aggressive engagement, which can lead to a slightly harsher feel during gear shifts. This makes them better suited for experienced drivers and performance vehicles rather than casual everyday driving where smooth engagement is preferred.
Ceramic clutch material is engineered for high-performance and heavy-duty applications where heat resistance and torque capacity are critical. Constructed using ceramic-based compounds, these clutch discs offer superior friction and power transfer, making them ideal for demanding situations such as performance racing, competitive off-roading, and heavy towing. Ceramic material excels in preventing clutch fade under extreme heat and stress.
While ceramic clutches deliver unmatched torque handling, they tend to have a more aggressive engagement, which can lead to a slightly harsher feel during gear shifts. This makes them better suited for experienced drivers and performance vehicles rather than casual everyday driving where smooth engagement is preferred.
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.
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 2 Clutch
A Stage 2 clutch offers a significant performance boost compared to stock and Stage 1 setups. Designed with stronger friction materials like Kevlar or ceramic, it provides higher torque capacity and heat resistance. This stage is ideal for moderately modified vehicles, including turbocharged setups, nitrous systems, and track-ready builds needing enhanced grip and reduced slippage.
Although it offers increased power handling, Stage 2 clutches can introduce a slightly stiffer pedal feel and more aggressive engagement than Stage 1, making them better suited for drivers prioritizing performance while still requiring reasonable street drivability.
A Stage 2 clutch offers a significant performance boost compared to stock and Stage 1 setups. Designed with stronger friction materials like Kevlar or ceramic, it provides higher torque capacity and heat resistance. This stage is ideal for moderately modified vehicles, including turbocharged setups, nitrous systems, and track-ready builds needing enhanced grip and reduced slippage.
Although it offers increased power handling, Stage 2 clutches can introduce a slightly stiffer pedal feel and more aggressive engagement than Stage 1, making them better suited for drivers prioritizing performance while still requiring reasonable street drivability.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Ford Ranger 4.0L | Gas |  | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 2001 Ford Ranger 4.0L | Gas | | 4WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0L | Gas |  | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 2001 Mazda B4000 4.0L | Gas |  | 4WD | - | Solid Mass |
At South Bend Clutch, we are committed to providing superior clutch solutions for a wide range of vehicles, including the 2001-2011 Ford Ranger 4.0L Gas models and other compatible vehicles. Our dedication to quality, innovation, and performance has made us a leader in the automotive industry. With a focus on delivering products that meet the unique needs of our customers, we have developed a range of clutch kits designed to enhance the driving experience, improve vehicle performance, and ensure reliability under various driving conditions.
Our clutch kits for the 2001-2011 Ford Ranger 4.0L Gas models are engineered for precision and durability. The range includes options for different driving needs and preferences, including ceramic and organic friction materials, as well as stages 1 and 2 kits tailored for everything from daily driving to more extreme conditions. Whether you're navigating the daily commute or pushing your vehicle to its limits on off-road adventures, there's a South Bend Clutch kit designed for your specific needs.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
When selecting a clutch kit, it's essential to choose a brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. South Bend Clutch stands out for several reasons:
- Expertise and Experience: With years of experience in the industry, we have developed a deep understanding of what drivers need from their clutch systems. This expertise is reflected in the design and performance of our clutch kits.
- Quality Materials: We use only high-quality materials in our clutch kits. Whether you choose a kit with ceramic or organic friction material, you can be confident that it's made to last and perform.
- Innovative Design: Our clutch kits are designed with the user in mind, incorporating features that enhance performance and ease of use. From the disc style to the inclusion of essential components like the throw-out bearing and alignment tool, every aspect of our kits is thoughtfully engineered.
- Versatility: Our range includes options for a variety of driving styles and conditions. Whether you need a clutch for daily driving, heavy towing, or performance driving, we have a kit that meets your needs.
Understanding Our Clutch Kit Options
Our clutch kits come in various configurations to suit different driving habits and vehicle applications. Here's a closer look at some of the options available:
- Friction Material: Choose between ceramic for its exceptional heat resistance and durability under extreme conditions, or organic for smoother engagement and more comfortable daily driving.
- Stage 1 vs. Stage 2: Stage 1 kits are designed for vehicles with mild modifications or for those seeking improved performance without sacrificing drivability. Stage 2 kits are ideal for vehicles with more significant modifications, offering higher torque capacity and firmer engagement.
- Disc Style: Our kits feature either a 6-paddle disc for more aggressive engagement or a full-face disc for smoother operation and better suitability for daily driving.
- Additional Features: Despite the high performance of our clutch kits, we ensure that essential components like the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing are included for a complete and hassle-free installation.
Installation and Support
Installing a new clutch is a critical process that affects your vehicle's performance and reliability. South Bend Clutch kits come with everything needed for installation, including detailed instructions. We also offer unparalleled customer support to assist with any questions or concerns that may arise before, during, or after installation.
Choosing the right clutch kit is about more than just matching specifications; it’s about finding the perfect balance between performance, durability, and drivability for your specific needs. South Bend Clutch is here to help you make that choice, with a wide selection of kits designed for the Ford Ranger 4.0L Gas and other compatible vehicles. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction makes us the go-to choice for drivers seeking the best in clutch performance.
Ceramic Friction Material
Ceramic clutch material is engineered for high-performance and heavy-duty applications where heat resistance and torque capacity are critical. Constructed using ceramic-based compounds, these clutch discs offer superior friction and power transfer, making them ideal for demanding situations such as performance racing, competitive off-roading, and heavy towing. Ceramic material excels in preventing clutch fade under extreme heat and stress.
While ceramic clutches deliver unmatched torque handling, they tend to have a more aggressive engagement, which can lead to a slightly harsher feel during gear shifts. This makes them better suited for experienced drivers and performance vehicles rather than casual everyday driving where smooth engagement is preferred.
Ceramic clutch material is engineered for high-performance and heavy-duty applications where heat resistance and torque capacity are critical. Constructed using ceramic-based compounds, these clutch discs offer superior friction and power transfer, making them ideal for demanding situations such as performance racing, competitive off-roading, and heavy towing. Ceramic material excels in preventing clutch fade under extreme heat and stress.
While ceramic clutches deliver unmatched torque handling, they tend to have a more aggressive engagement, which can lead to a slightly harsher feel during gear shifts. This makes them better suited for experienced drivers and performance vehicles rather than casual everyday driving where smooth engagement is preferred.
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.
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 2 Clutch
A Stage 2 clutch offers a significant performance boost compared to stock and Stage 1 setups. Designed with stronger friction materials like Kevlar or ceramic, it provides higher torque capacity and heat resistance. This stage is ideal for moderately modified vehicles, including turbocharged setups, nitrous systems, and track-ready builds needing enhanced grip and reduced slippage.
Although it offers increased power handling, Stage 2 clutches can introduce a slightly stiffer pedal feel and more aggressive engagement than Stage 1, making them better suited for drivers prioritizing performance while still requiring reasonable street drivability.
A Stage 2 clutch offers a significant performance boost compared to stock and Stage 1 setups. Designed with stronger friction materials like Kevlar or ceramic, it provides higher torque capacity and heat resistance. This stage is ideal for moderately modified vehicles, including turbocharged setups, nitrous systems, and track-ready builds needing enhanced grip and reduced slippage.
Although it offers increased power handling, Stage 2 clutches can introduce a slightly stiffer pedal feel and more aggressive engagement than Stage 1, making them better suited for drivers prioritizing performance while still requiring reasonable street drivability.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Ford Ranger 4.0L | Gas | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 2001 Ford Ranger 4.0L | Gas | | 4WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 2001 Mazda B4000 4.0L | Gas | | 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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