Check RockAuto. They have clutch kits for your vehicle that have the throw out bearing, clutch, disc and the alignment tool - all in the price range of $98-$135. If you Google RockAuto discount codes, you can get a code that will take a few bucks off your purchase. These are all OEM kits. If you want a performance clutch, you'll have to look elsewhere. If you are on a budget and have no issues with stock parts, there's no harm in looking there. I've bought lots of parts from them and never had a problem. As for replacing the tranny, if you have the skills to do it yourself, do it. You can get a used tranny, new clutch, some extra tools and a tranny jack for less than you'll pay a shop to do it. You can always shop around to see how much a shop will charge to rebuild the used tranny as a drop-off without installation. I think Everet just had his rebuilt. He might be able to give you some good advice on the subject...

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1997 Sportage 4x4, auto-trans, Warn manual hubs, 4" UPYOURKIA front lift, TJ 106AA rear springs, 2-5/8" body lift, 31x10.50 treads, SmittyBilt SRC front and XRC rear bumper, swing-out tire mount, OBX LSD front diff, Track Finder rear locker, 5.38 R&Ps and... really crappy gas mileage! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />