shorty or stock manifolds?

[lss1six]

Hey guys ive got an exhaust leak at the manifold and y pipe on the passenger side of my 2000 explorer 4.0. The studs are so rusted that it looks like I will need to replace the manifold and y pipe. If I do then I will probably also need to cut the drivers side to get the y pipe off. I found a set of shorty headers on amazon for $160, and Rockauto has the stocks for about $65 a piece plus whatever shipping will be. Do you guys think I should just go with aftermarket while im at it? Thanks in advance

 

[1997XLTRollover]

I'd put the stock stuff back on. I bet the aftermarket stuff will crack or rot off the truck and you'll be doing the job again. Unless you're getting a high quality set of headers save the money and headache of them not fitting right and go stock.