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where the heck can I get the differential? Dealership? Would the dealership try to charge an arm and a leg?


From Kia USA Parts:

'97 Kia Sportage (so '95 and '96, as well.)

GEAR ASSY-DIFFERENTIAL
Options: -LS (w/o Limited Slip Differential)
Part Number: 0K01C 27100A
Price: $558.45
(So with the selectable option being without a limited slip differential, then am I correct in assuming that the default is with a limited slip?)

CARRIER ASSY-DIFF.
Part Number: 0K01A 27150A
Price: $372.35

DIFF.ASSY
Part Number: 0K020 27200
Price: $432.90

Diagram of '95-'97 Differential (large picture, so I decided to link it, rather than making everything here look wierd.)

Which part do we need?


'97 Sportage, 4" Lift 1" BL, 31" BAJA CLAWS, Rallye 4000s, Line-Xed Hood, Grille, K&N, 2.25" Exhaust, RS9000s, GPS...

"What is IFS and where can I get some??" (outerlimits4x4.com)