I didn't give the idea of having a Kia or Mazda dealer do the install a second thought, simply because they usually only install OEM parts. And I've already starting buying tools to do the job. So I'm gearing up to do it myself. And following that line of thought, I have ordered the 7-8" micrometer from Enco. And I stumbled upon a heavy-duty floor jack while shopping at Costco today - 3.5 ton, steel frame, and all for $99. That's far better than what I was planning to pick up at Harbor Freight, and at a better price. Now I just need a slide hammer/puller, an impact wrench & some jack stands. Oh yeah... the circlips arrived at the Mazda dealer. So I will pick them up tomorrow afternoon... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />


1997 Sportage 4x4, auto-trans, Warn manual hubs, 4" UPYOURKIA front lift, TJ 106AA rear springs, 2-5/8" body lift, 31x10.50 treads, SmittyBilt SRC front and XRC rear bumper, swing-out tire mount, OBX LSD front diff, Track Finder rear locker, 5.38 R&Ps and... really crappy gas mileage! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />