{"product_id":"exedy-stage-2-cerametallic-cushion-button-clutch-kit-2004-ram-1500-2001-2004-ram-2500-2001-2004-ram-3500-dodge","title":"EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic – Cushion Button Clutch Kit – 2004 Ram 1500 \/ 2001–2004 Ram 2500 \/ 2001–2004 Ram 3500 (Dodge)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRather than treating clutch selection as a universal fit, the \u003cstrong\u003eEXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic – Cushion Button Clutch Kit – 2004 Ram 1500 \/ 2001–2004 Ram 2500 \/ 2001–2004 Ram 3500 (Dodge)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Century of Clutch Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEXEDY'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEXEDY'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEXEDY Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 05954XHD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stage 2 Cerametallic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction \/ Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Application-specific EXEDY configuration; cushion-button design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorque Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Application-specific \/ verify EXEDY rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Suited For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use where this exact EXEDY configuration and fitment are required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Option Makes Sense?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClamp Load:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stage 1\/2 covers are designed around roughly 40% higher clamping load than the genuine part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePedal Effort:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typical Stage 1\/2 increase is approximately 20–35%, application dependent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlywheel Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stage 1\/2 generally use the OEM flywheel unless noted; Hyper systems include\/require their dedicated flywheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e EXEDY Stage 1, Stage 2 and Lightweight Flywheel products are SFI 1.1 certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cushion Button Clutch Kit – 2004 Ram 1500 \/ 2001–2004 Ram 2500 \/ 2001–2004 Ram 3500 (Dodge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEXEDY SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 05954XHD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication-specific construction notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cushion-button disc, Cerametallic friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EXEDY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50131327647994,"sku":"EXE05954XHD","price":1235.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/6352\/7739\/files\/b375e1fa73bfc85c9096621d920d7dc0.jpg?v=1782421697","url":"https:\/\/lgcracing.com\/products\/exedy-stage-2-cerametallic-cushion-button-clutch-kit-2004-ram-1500-2001-2004-ram-2500-2001-2004-ram-3500-dodge","provider":"Legacy Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}