Update: I was able to get everything back together, despite a nasty bout with the flu (still recovering), to include replacing the front brakes and lengthening the front brake lines (plenty of line when the wheels hang). I road tested the front diff with the hubs locked in 2wd - no strange sounds or pulling. Then I did some short laps around the neighborhood in 4wd and everything felt fine. I'm now in So Cal and hope to do some testing on the dirt. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> I will let you know how it goes...

As it stands, the OBX diff works in the sporty's front end. And for the price and a little elbow grease, it may be a good option for getting a torsen-type LSD for the front axle. Again, I will let you know how it performs...

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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="" />