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SBC Clutch Kit for 2004-2006 BMW X5 3.0L Gas

$776.49
SKU SD1-2539R-12
MPN K70548-HD
  • Regular price $776.49

Sku: SD1-2539R-12

MPN: K70548-HD



Elevate your 2004-2006 BMW X5 3.0L Gas driving experience with the South Bend Clutch premium clutch kit. Expertly engineered for durability and performance, this kit promises to meet the rigorous demands of daily driving while offering enhanced performance capabilities. Featuring an organic friction material for smoother engagement and a comfortable driving experience, this clutch kit is perfect for both daily commuting and spirited driving sessions. It includes a diaphragm pressure plate for consistent pedal feel and comes with a throw-out bearing and an alignment tool for easy installation. Trust South Bend Clutch's expertise and commitment to quality materials to provide a reliable, high-performance solution for your vehicle. SKU: SD1-2539R-12. Experience the difference in drivability and reliability with our meticulously designed clutch kit.


$776.49
SKU SD1-2539R-12
MPN K70548-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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  • Engineered to enhance your vehicle's performance and drivability.
  • Designed for durability and long life in high-performance applications.
  • Offers smoother, quicker shifting for a more enjoyable driving experience.
  • Utilizes state-of-the-art materials for maximum strength and reliability.
  • Direct fit replacement for easy installation without modifications.
  • Tested rigorously to meet or exceed OEM specifications.
  • Improves torque capacity and reduces wear under extreme conditions.
  • Supported by South Bend Clutch’s expert customer service and technical support.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 2004-2006 BMW X5 3.0L Gas - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$776.49

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South Bend Clutch is proud to introduce our premium clutch kit for the 2004-2006 BMW X5 3.0L Gas, a testament to our commitment to quality, durability, and performance. Designed with the European vehicle segment in mind, this clutch kit is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of daily driving while providing the capability for enhanced performance applications. Our unparalleled expertise in clutch technology allows us to offer a solution that significantly enhances the driving experience for BMW X5 owners, ensuring reliability, and improved drivability.

At South Bend Clutch, we understand the importance of a robust and reliable clutch system. The clutch is more than just a component; it's the heart of your vehicle’s drivetrain. It's crucial for the transmission of power from the engine to the drivetrain, and a high-quality clutch can make the difference between a good driving experience and a great one. That's why we've developed our clutch kit to offer an optimal balance of performance, durability, and drivability.

The Engineering Behind Our Clutch Kit

Our clutch kit for the 2004-2006 BMW X5 3.0L Gas is designed with an organic friction material, which provides smoother engagement and a more comfortable driving experience, making it perfect for daily driving conditions. The choice of organic material also ensures a longer lifespan and reduced wear on associated components. This design decision reflects our dedication to delivering products that meet the real-world needs of our customers.

The inclusion of a diaphragm pressure plate in our kit provides a significant advantage in terms of engagement feel and overall drivability. This style of pressure plate offers a more consistent pedal feel, which is particularly beneficial in stop-and-go traffic where engagement consistency can greatly enhance driver comfort and control.

Understanding the importance of compatibility and ease of installation, our clutch kit includes a throw-out bearing and an alignment tool. These additions ensure that all necessary components are at hand for a smooth installation process, reducing downtime and getting you back on the road faster.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch?

  • Expertise and Experience: South Bend Clutch has been at the forefront of clutch technology for years, leveraging our deep understanding of vehicular dynamics to produce top-tier clutch systems. Our products are the result of extensive research and development, ensuring they not only meet but exceed industry standards.
  • Quality Materials: We utilize only the highest quality materials in our clutch kits, ensuring durability and performance that our customers can rely on. The organic friction material selected for this clutch kit exemplifies our commitment to quality and performance.
  • Commitment to Customer Satisfaction: At South Bend Clutch, our relationship with our customers doesn’t end at the sale. We provide comprehensive support and guidance to ensure complete satisfaction with our products.

Installation and Compatibility

Our clutch kit for the 2004-2006 BMW X5 3.0L Gas has been meticulously designed for compatibility. With a 22 input spline and a 1-inch input shaft diameter, this kit is crafted to fit seamlessly with your vehicle's existing setup. The 9.44-inch disc diameter is precisely engineered to match OEM specifications, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance. Additionally, our comprehensive kit includes a throw-out bearing and an alignment tool, facilitating a hassle-free installation process.

Performance and Durability

At South Bend Clutch, we believe in the power of performance. Our clutch kit is designed not just to replace your vehicle's existing clutch but to elevate its performance to new heights. The organic friction material and diaphragm pressure plate work in harmony to deliver a driving experience that is smooth, responsive, and reliable. Whether navigating the daily commute or pushing your vehicle on a spirited drive, our clutch kit provides the confidence and control you demand.

Conclusion

Choosing a South Bend Clutch kit means opting for a product that has been engineered with precision, utilizing decades of expertise and the highest quality materials. It's an investment in the longevity and performance of your vehicle. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every clutch kit we offer, including our clutch kit for the 2004-2006 BMW X5 3.0L Gas, stands up to the demands of the road, providing unparalleled performance and reliability. Trust South Bend Clutch for your clutch needs and experience the difference that quality and expertise can make.

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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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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