{"product_id":"sbc-clutch-kit-for-1975-1977-ford-f-500-5-4l-gas","title":"SBC Clutch Kit for 1975-1977 Ford F-500 5.4L Gas","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eElevate your driving experience with the South Bend Clutch Kit, engineered specifically for the 1975-1977 Ford F-500 5.4L Gas. This Stage 1 clutch kit is designed for the daily driver who demands enhanced performance without sacrificing smoothness or durability. Featuring an organic friction material for seamless engagement, a full-face disc for improved contact and drivability, and a diaphragm-style pressure plate for exceptional clamping force, this kit offers the perfect balance of reliability and performance. Ideal for those who require a clutch that can handle daily demands while ready for those moments of power. Note: Flywheel not included but compatible with OEM flywheel for a hassle-free installation. Experience the difference with South Bend Clutch – where excellence meets performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt South Bend Clutch, we are committed to delivering top-quality clutch kits that are specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of both daily drivers and performance enthusiasts. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our comprehensive range of clutch solutions, including the SBC Clutch Kit for 1975-1977 Ford F-500 5.4L Gas. This product is meticulously engineered to provide the reliability and performance that our customers expect from a leading name in clutch technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur clutch kits are not just about raw performance; they're about delivering a balanced driving experience. Whether you're navigating through city traffic or pushing your vehicle on the open road, our clutches are designed to enhance your driving experience. The SBC Clutch Kit for the 1975-1977 Ford F-500 5.4L Gas is a testament to our commitment to quality and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned with the daily driver in mind, the SBC Clutch Kit offers a Stage 1 clutch level, perfect for those who require a clutch that can handle the demands of daily driving yet provide the performance needed for those moments when power and reliability are critical. The organic friction material used in this clutch kit ensures smooth engagement and exceptional durability, making it an ideal choice for your Ford F-500.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of a full-face disc in this clutch kit enhances the contact area with the flywheel, providing a smoother engagement and improved drivability. This design choice reflects our understanding of the importance of a balanced driving experience that does not sacrifice performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurther enhancing the value of this clutch kit is the inclusion of a diaphragm-style pressure plate, which offers a superior clamping force and engagement feel. This pressure plate style is specifically chosen for its ability to provide consistent performance across a wide range of driving conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features of the SBC Clutch Kit for the 1975-1977 Ford F-500 5.4L Gas include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic friction material for smooth engagement and durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStage 1 clutch level, ideal for daily driving with enhanced performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-face disc design for improved contact area and smoother engagement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiaphragm-style pressure plate for superior clamping force and consistent performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes necessary installation components such as a throw-out bearing and alignment tool, ensuring a hassle-free installation process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is important to note that this clutch kit does not include a flywheel. However, it is designed to work seamlessly with your vehicle's OEM flywheel, maintaining the integrity and balance of your vehicle's drivetrain system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoosing the right clutch kit is crucial for ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of your vehicle's drivetrain. At South Bend Clutch, we understand this, which is why we offer clutch kits that are not only designed to meet the specific requirements of your vehicle but also to exceed your performance expectations. Whether you're looking for a clutch kit for a daily driver or a high-performance application, South Bend Clutch has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur commitment to quality extends beyond just the products we offer. At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and support. Our team of experts is always available to assist with any questions or concerns you may have, ensuring that you make the most informed decision when selecting a clutch kit for your vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to our high-quality products, South Bend Clutch also offers a vast network of dealers and service centers across the country. This ensures that no matter where you are, you have access to our products and the professional installation and support services that you may require. Our dealer network is a testament to our commitment to making our products and services as accessible as possible to our valued customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe automotive landscape is always evolving, and at South Bend Clutch, we are constantly innovating to meet the changing needs of our customers. Our research and development team works tirelessly to ensure that our products are at the forefront of clutch technology. This dedication to innovation is what sets us apart from the competition and ensures that our customers are always receiving the best possible products for their vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn summary, the SBC Clutch Kit for the 1975-1977 Ford F-500 5.4L Gas represents the pinnacle of clutch technology. Designed with both performance and durability in mind, this clutch kit offers the perfect balance of drivability and reliability for your vehicle. Whether you're cruising through town or pushing your vehicle to its limits, you can trust South Bend Clutch to deliver a product that exceeds your expectations. Choose South Bend Clutch for your next clutch kit, and experience the difference that quality and expertise can make in your driving experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered for optimal performance in both street and racing applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilizes advanced technology to increase torque capacity and durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to provide smoother engagement and improved drivability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted from premium materials for superior longevity and heat resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a wide range of clutch kits to fit diverse vehicle models and performance needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced pedal feel with reduced vibration and chatter for a comfortable drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested rigorously to meet or exceed OEM specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by expert support and warranty for peace of mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Spline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Shaft Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVariant Specifications and Manufacturer Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSD1-2309R-12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK07526-HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic \/ Stage 1 \/ Daily Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction Material: Organic; Stage: Stage 1; Usage: Daily Plus; Disc Quantity: Single; Includes Flywheel: No; Clutch Stage: Stage 1; Hub Style: Solid; Disc Style: Full Face; Pressure Plate Style: Diaphragm; Pressure Plate Modified: No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer OE Vehicle Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManual Prevalence\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTransmission Type Used\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOEM Flywheel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1975 Ford F-500 5.4L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer Vehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSub Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAspiration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1975, 1976, 1977\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF-500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.4L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally Aspirated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty Coverage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth 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 \u003cstrong\u003e12 months or 12,000 miles\u003c\/strong\u003e (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty Registration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warranty.southbendclutch.com\"\u003eWarranty Hub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e within \u003cstrong\u003e30 days of purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Need to Register:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent odometer reading at time of installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstaller information (shop name, address, phone number)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number of your South Bend Clutch product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warranty.southbendclutch.com\"\u003eClick here to Register Your Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warranty.southbendclutch.com\/lookup\"\u003ewarranty.southbendclutch.com\/lookup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFiling a Warranty Claim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warranty.southbendclutch.com\/claims\"\u003eWarranty Hub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClaim Submission Requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour warranty certificate number or the email used during registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent odometer reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescription of the issue you're experiencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos showing the condition of related components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Limited Warranty will \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e be valid under the following conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe transmission has failed or shows excessive wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe product is used for high performance and\/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE\u003c\/strong\u003e – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePricing Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a \u003cstrong\u003eReturn Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTo Obtain an RMA:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at \u003cstrong\u003e1-800-988-4345\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at \u003ca href=\"mailto:warranty@southbendclutch.com\"\u003ewarranty@southbendclutch.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003cstrong\u003e1-800-988-4345\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warranty.southbendclutch.com\"\u003eVisit the SBC Warranty Hub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufacturer source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southbendclutch.com\/products\/sbc-clutch-kit-for-1975-1977-ford-f-500-5-4l-gas\"\u003eSouth Bend Clutch product page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Bend Clutch","offers":[{"title":"Organic \/ Stage 1 \/ Daily Plus","offer_id":47243694997676,"sku":"SD1-2309R-12","price":468.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/2736\/1452\/files\/FDDDCOMP-6_8e5083b0-01da-41f9-aa32-98eb392a6b8d.jpg?v=1789761633","url":"https:\/\/thetuneshop.com\/products\/sbc-clutch-kit-for-1975-1977-ford-f-500-5-4l-gas","provider":"The Tune Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}