I just checked eBay - 2 of the 3 sellers have the diffs listed
( eBay search results here ). I bought mine from TuningDepot. They were good about replacing the defective diff long after the 7-day return period, once I had emailed them photos of the cracks. If you get one, inspect it closely inside and out as soon as you get it. Don't be like me... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />

I'm pretty sure (95%) the OBX diff will work in the front-end of your Sporty because, if I recall correctly, Kia only changed the rear diff's design in the 98-02 models - no changes to the front diff. Again, I'll let the world know how my experiment turns out once I finally get the parts installed. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> <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="" />