Thanks for you time.  I have a '98 Ranger 3.0 2wd Splash w/130k miles.
About a month ago I noticed a squeaking, assumed it was the noisemakers
in the brakes telling be time for new pads/shoes.  Checked both, were
fine.  The noise is in sync with the drivetrain so I thought maybe it's
the u-bolts (I'm also getting a vibration/mild shudder at 45 and 65
mph, though that might be the balding tires that I'm changing out this
week).  No play in the driveshaft, greased u-bolts and it still
squeaks.  The noise and clicking only happens under accelleration and
it goes away at speed unless I put some additional load on it and then
it has an irregular clicking.  I haven't really detected any/much
slippage.  Is it the clutch or the throw-out bearing (I checked wheel
bearings, they were OK)?  And anyone know about how much this should
run me, and am I better off at my local mechanic or at a tranny place?
Any recommendations?  Thanks much for the info...