Description
Rather than treating clutch selection as a universal fit, the EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic – Cushion Button Clutch Kit – 2004 Ram 1500 / 2001–2004 Ram 2500 / 2001–2004 Ram 3500 (Dodge) is organized specifically for Cushion Button Clutch Kit – 2004 Ram 1500 / 2001–2004 Ram 2500 / 2001–2004 Ram 3500 (Dodge), with configurations chosen around street-driven, work-duty, towing-conscious, and mildly modified applications where clutch control and heat tolerance matter.
A Century of Clutch Engineering
EXEDY's history reaches back to 1923 in Japan, with decades of clutch development under the Daikin Clutch name. The company is both a major OEM powertrain supplier and a long-established performance-clutch manufacturer, with products engineered for everything from original-power street cars to dedicated motorsports use.
Product Overview
EXEDY's performance single- and multi-plate systems are intended to raise torque capacity and heat tolerance while matching the engagement characteristics to the car's intended use. Stage 1 uses an organic friction strategy for the most street-friendly behavior; Stage 2 moves to cerametallic friction for harder use; Hyper systems add dedicated flywheel and multi-plate architecture for substantially higher-output builds.
Choose the least aggressive configuration that comfortably covers the engine's torque and heat load. That approach normally gives the best balance of drivability, service life, transmission friendliness, and track durability.
Configuration
- EXEDY Part Number: 05954XHD
- Configuration: Stage 2 Cerametallic
- Construction / Character: Application-specific EXEDY configuration; cushion-button design
- Torque Rating: Application-specific / verify EXEDY rating
- Best Suited For: Use where this exact EXEDY configuration and fitment are required
Which Option Makes Sense?
For Cushion Button Clutch Kit – 2004 Ram 1500 / 2001–2004 Ram 2500 / 2001–2004 Ram 3500 (Dodge), this configuration makes the most sense when its intended duty matches the vehicle's actual power and use. Avoid overspecifying clutch aggressiveness: the best setup is the one that maintains the needed torque reserve while preserving usable modulation and protecting the rest of the driveline.
Technical Notes
- Clamp Load: Stage 1/2 covers are designed around roughly 40% higher clamping load than the genuine part
- Pedal Effort: Typical Stage 1/2 increase is approximately 20–35%, application dependent
- Flywheel Compatibility: Stage 1/2 generally use the OEM flywheel unless noted; Hyper systems include/require their dedicated flywheel
- Certification: EXEDY Stage 1, Stage 2 and Lightweight Flywheel products are SFI 1.1 certified
- Vehicle Application: Cushion Button Clutch Kit – 2004 Ram 1500 / 2001–2004 Ram 2500 / 2001–2004 Ram 3500 (Dodge)
- EXEDY SKU: 05954XHD
Application-specific construction notes: Cushion-button disc, Cerametallic friction.
Fitment note: Fitment should be verified against the exact drivetrain, not model name alone. Check year, engine, transmission, and any existing flywheel or EXEDY clutch-system part number before installation.