SBC Clutch Kit for 2005-2018 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L Gas - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus
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South Bend Clutch proudly presents the SBC Clutch Kit for the 2005-2018 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L Gas, a comprehensive solution designed for off-road and 4x4 enthusiasts who demand the best in performance, durability, and reliability. At South Bend Clutch, we understand that the clutch is a critical component in transferring your engine's power to the drivetrain. That's why we have meticulously engineered our clutch kits to meet the specific demands of your Toyota Tacoma, ensuring that you experience enhanced vehicle performance, exceptional durability, and smooth, reliable operation under various driving conditions.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch Kits
Our clutch kits are not just replacements; they are upgrades to your vehicle's drivetrain system. Here's why South Bend Clutch is the go-to choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike:
- Custom-Tailored Solutions: Each SBC Clutch Kit is specifically designed for the Toyota Tacoma 2.7L Gas, taking into account factors such as the vehicle's weight, horsepower, and intended use. Whether your Tacoma is a daily driver, an off-road adventurer, or a high-performance machine, we have a clutch setup that's tailored to your needs.
- Premium Materials: We use only high-quality materials in our clutches. From organic to ceramic to Kevlar friction materials, each component is chosen for its durability, performance characteristics, and ability to withstand various temperatures and friction levels.
- Innovative Designs: Our clutch kits come with features designed to enhance performance and longevity. Full face disc styles provide more contact area for increased holding power, while sprung hubs offer protection against shock loads. Our diaphragm pressure plate styles ensure consistent clamping force for smooth and reliable engagement.
- Complete Kits: South Bend Clutch kits come with everything needed for installation, including a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made from durable steel. This ensures a hassle-free installation process and gets you back on the road or trail faster.
- Trusted Expertise: With years of experience in the industry, South Bend Clutch has become synonymous with quality and performance. Our expertise in designing and manufacturing clutch systems ensures that you receive a product that exceeds your expectations.
Performance Across the Board
The SBC Clutch Kit for the 2005-2018 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L Gas offers a range of options to suit your specific driving needs. Choose from organic, ceramic, or Kevlar friction materials to match your vehicle’s performance level and your driving style. Our Stage 1 kits are perfect for vehicles that are used for daily driving with minimal modifications, offering a balance between performance and drivability. Meanwhile, Stage 2 kits cater to those seeking enhanced performance for more aggressive driving or vehicles with moderate modifications.
Despite the increased performance capabilities, our clutch kits are designed to ensure smooth engagement and a comfortable driving experience, making them suitable for both daily use and more spirited driving occasions. The inclusion of high-quality components like the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing further underscores our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Installation and Support
At South Bend Clutch, we understand the importance of a straightforward and successful installation process. That's why our kits come complete with all necessary components and comprehensive instructions. Additionally, our expert support team is always available to assist with any questions or concerns you may have, ensuring that you can install your new clutch with confidence.
Find a Dealer Near You
We have a wide network of authorized South Bend Clutch dealers ready to provide you with our high-quality products and expert advice. To find a South Bend Clutch dealer near you, simply visit our website and use our dealer locator tool. Our authorized dealers are well-equipped to offer additional assistance, ensuring that you find the perfect clutch solution for your Toyota Tacoma.
Commitment to Excellence
At South Bend Clutch, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality clutch kits on the market. Our rigorous testing and quality control processes ensure that every product meets our strict standards for performance and durability. Whether you're tackling tough terrain off-road or enjoying the smooth acceleration on the highway, you can trust South Bend Clutch to deliver unparalleled performance and reliability.
Choose the SBC Clutch Kit for your 2005-2018 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L Gas and experience the difference that quality, performance, and durability can make in your driving experience. Trust South Bend Clutch for all your clutch needs and take the first step towards unlocking the full potential of your vehicle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 2006 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L | Gas | ![]() | 4WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 2007 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L | Gas | ![]() | 4WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 2010 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L | Gas | ![]() | 4WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 2011 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 2012 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L | Gas | ![]() | 4WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 2013 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 2014 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L | Gas | ![]() | 4WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 2015 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L | Gas | ![]() | 4WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 2017 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | R150F | Solid Mass |
| 2018 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L | Gas | ![]() | 4WD | R150F | 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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