TL;DR: Need to know what vendor(s) I should go through to get clutch parts for my 2000 Ford F-150, Single-Cab step-side, 4.2L V6, 2WD pickup.




Hello all, first time post here so I'll try to get it right. I tried searching the 97-2003 forums and after the first 3 pages of results I couldn't find what i was looking for. Also checked some youtube videos but nothing for my make/model seemed to be the right fit either. That said, here goes:

Specs:
2000 Ford F-150, Single-Cab step-side
4.2L V6
2 WD

Question:
My clutch recently went out and I'm pretty sure that its the Slave Cylinder. I pulled the Master Cylinder last night and the pressure rod has plenty resistance and only has ~1/8" play when I push against it. Without being able to get a good visual on the Slave Cylinder (even after pulling the dust boot) I have to assume its the culprit. I figure that since I have to pull the transmission and I want to keep the truck running for another 150K, I should upgrade the clutch components. I think i have a 10' setup but if going to and 11' will enhance my towing, power, reliability and longevity of the clutch I'm all for it. I've seen a few posts that recommend going witn OEM only for the Slave Cylinder but if there is a vendor that sells a better product I'm definitely hip to do that.

All that said, what vendor do you guys/gals recommend for replacement parts? Here is my notional parts list to replace:

- Master Cylinder (in case i mis-diagnosed my stock one)
- Slave Cylinder
- Clutch
- Flywheel
- Pressure Plate
- Pilot Bearing
- Rear Main Seal (might as well since I'm already there)

Admittedly, all my knowledge about what I should do is from research over the past few days so if I'm in the wrong on anything, please correct me. If I've left anything out, please let me know. I'd like to get it done right and learn something new in the process. Thanks everyone for taking the time to read.