Thanks Joel.
I bought this truck 2 weeks ago for a DD. It needed a slave cylinder and throwout bearing. I drove it 3 miles on the test drive, trailered it home, and pulled the tranny. Found out it also needs a clutch. Additionally, the whole engine was leaking, so why not pull it out now to regasket it.
As for the custom part:
I bought Pacesetter headers and a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch for it. And before i drive it, it will have a 98+ driveshaft. In a few months, after the 10 year anniversary, im going to swap to the 95+ front knuckles, explorer rear with 3.73 L/S and 3" dream beams.
The truck in front is my 93 Explorer that I have been DDing for a year since I built it.