distance between carrier and ring gear also have to match exactly, this pretty much means the carrier has to have the exact same dimensions or the gear teeth would have to be cut differently and therefore, would not likely have the same part numbers.

95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD
CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift

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