A/C compressor/drier swap out

[hurtts789]

My A/C hasn't worked well since the day I purchased my '01 v6 rodeo. Now the comrpessor clutch is now grinding and the ac blows warm when you come to a stop. It does get progressively cooler the faster you drive. It does maintain great pressure though. A friend has suggested I replace the compressor and the drier. Would I need to replace anything else since I'm going through all this trouble? Also, where is the drier located? Thanks

[Cat Fuzz]

You could probably get away with replacing just the clutch and then have the system recharged and leak sealed.

[anthonyn]

Drier is behind the grill, near the radiator.