Clutches are optional is you can shift correctly. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

At some point it will leave you stranded when It completely goes and won't go into gear. Just keep your tow card handy.
You should get it fixed, there is always a possibility it will fall apart and sling bits and pieces everywhere.

98 Montero with cold weather package
96 Toyota Land Cruiser, fully locked Mall Machine :-)