You can shop and see. I doubt you'll spend more money staying with the stock input shaft but maybe. The thing is unless you just enjoy removing transmissions, replacing the pilot bushing and the TO bearing at the same time you install a new pressure plate and clutch disc is probably a good plan. Shortening the input shaft tip isn't difficult. Remember to carefully file the edges beveled...makes going into the pilot bushing easier and above all make certain the pilot bushing mates well with your input shaft. I've seen folks put new bushings in, never check them and have to re-do that work because the hole was a wee bit too small. But when I did this all the parts were more or less the same price...the challenge was the 11 inch stuff. Just not as much was made for the T5 but as I said it is there if you're willing to look and study. Another suggestion: find a machine shop who knows what they're doing and get your pressure plate re-surfaced...and have them check the run-out. A nice flat pressure plate, a new clutch disk and a new pressure plate will make driving your truck a lot more pleasant. Good luck!
