Will the EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch fit a 2003 Ram 2500 Cummins?

Yes. Turn 14 lists the 05954XHD for the 2001-2004 Ram 2500 and 3500 with the inline-six Cummins diesel and a manual gearbox, including Base, ST, SLT and Laramie trucks. All use the 330 mm disc size and 10-tooth, 35.0 mm input spline this clutch is built on.

How much torque will this Cummins clutch hold?

EXEDY rates the 05954XHD at 1,000 lb-ft of torque capacity at the flywheel and 760 lb-ft at the wheels, with 1,336 lb-ft of clutch torque from a 4,036 lb clamp load. That covers a 5.9 Cummins with injectors, a tuner and a larger turbo used for heavy towing.

Is a cerametallic clutch good for towing?

Yes, for heat resistance. Cerametallic friction material holds its grip when hot, which is what a loaded truck pulling away on a grade asks of a clutch. The cushion-button disc and sprung hub of the EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch keep low-speed engagement controllable, though it is firmer than the factory clutch.

Does this kit include a flywheel?

No. The 05954XHD covers the clutch, so the existing flywheel is reused and should be resurfaced or replaced during installation. For the later 2005-2010 trucks, EXEDY offers the 05955FWXHD, which packages a Stage 2 clutch with a flywheel in one kit.

How hard is a clutch change on a Ram 2500 Cummins?

It is heavy work. The six-speed manual transmission is large and must be supported on a transmission jack while the driveshaft and, on four-wheel-drive trucks, the transfer case are removed. A shop with a lift is the realistic choice, and the release bearing and pilot bearing should be replaced at the same time.

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EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit for Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Cummins Diesel (Cushion Button Disc)

EXEDY’s Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit for Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Cummins Diesel is for the 2001-2004 manual truck that tows heavy or has been turned up with injectors, a tuner or a larger turbo. EXEDY rates the 330 mm cushion-button cerametallic disc at 1,000 lb-ft at the flywheel, a level where a stock-type organic clutch would slip under a loaded trailer on a grade.

Design and Performance

A ductile-cast cover applies 4,036 lb of clamp load to a 330 mm cushion-button disc on the 10-tooth, 35.0 mm spline, for 1,336 lb-ft of clutch torque and 760 lb-ft at the wheels by EXEDY figures. The cushion-button construction and sprung center damper keep engagement controllable with a trailer hooked up, while the cerametallic friction material resists the heat that builds when a heavy truck pulls away on a slope.

Features

EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch with a cushion-button disc
Extra heavy-duty ductile-cast cover, 4,036 lb clamp load
Sprung center damper to reduce driveline shock
Cerametallic facing that resists heat under towing loads
SFI 1.1 compliant, according to EXEDY

Specifications

Disc diameter: 330 mm
Input spline: 10 tooth, 35.0 mm
Clamp load: 4,036 lb
Clutch torque capacity: 1,336 lb-ft
Torque capacity at the flywheel: 1,000 lb-ft
Torque capacity at the wheels: 760 lb-ft

Applications

Dodge Ram 1500: 2004 | V8 (SLT and ST)
Dodge Ram 2500: 2001-2004 | Cummins diesel L6
Dodge Ram 3500: 2001-2004 | Cummins diesel L6

Notes

Turn 14 also lists the 2004 Ram 1500 SLT and ST with a V8; confirm the truck has the 10-tooth, 35.0 mm input spline before ordering
The flywheel is not included; the 2005-2010 trucks are covered by the EXEDY clutch and flywheel kit 05955FWXHD

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch fit a 2003 Ram 2500 Cummins? Yes. Turn 14 lists the 05954XHD for the 2001-2004 Ram 2500 and 3500 with the inline-six Cummins diesel and a manual gearbox, including Base, ST, SLT and Laramie trucks. All use the 330 mm disc size and 10-tooth, 35.0 mm input spline this clutch is built on.
How much torque will this Cummins clutch hold? EXEDY rates the 05954XHD at 1,000 lb-ft of torque capacity at the flywheel and 760 lb-ft at the wheels, with 1,336 lb-ft of clutch torque from a 4,036 lb clamp load. That covers a 5.9 Cummins with injectors, a tuner and a larger turbo used for heavy towing.
Is a cerametallic clutch good for towing? Yes, for heat resistance. Cerametallic friction material holds its grip when hot, which is what a loaded truck pulling away on a grade asks of a clutch. The cushion-button disc and sprung hub of the EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch keep low-speed engagement controllable, though it is firmer than the factory clutch.
Does this kit include a flywheel? No. The 05954XHD covers the clutch, so the existing flywheel is reused and should be resurfaced or replaced during installation. For the later 2005-2010 trucks, EXEDY offers the 05955FWXHD, which packages a Stage 2 clutch with a flywheel in one kit.
How hard is a clutch change on a Ram 2500 Cummins? It is heavy work. The six-speed manual transmission is large and must be supported on a transmission jack while the driveshaft and, on four-wheel-drive trucks, the transfer case are removed. A shop with a lift is the realistic choice, and the release bearing and pilot bearing should be replaced at the same time.

About EXEDY

EXEDY Corporation of Neyagawa, Osaka, traces its clutch business back to 1923 and built its name as Daikin Clutch before adopting the EXEDY brand. It is a leading original-equipment maker of clutches and powertrain parts, and its racing line supplies Hyper Series multi-plate clutches for drag, circuit and rally use. EXEDY Globalparts Corporation, its wholly owned US subsidiary, supports the range in North America.

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EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit for Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Cummins Diesel (Cushion Button Disc) [05954XHD]

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