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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:

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?


You need item 11 in the lower right which is +LS. But be carefull, I think the web site has the wrong part number for the 26 spline LSD. Last time I checked, they had the part number fot a 28 spline LSD.

By the way, when you select a vehicle on that website, only put in the model and year, otherwise it will not give you any options in the parts list.

Ron Schroeder
Long Island NY
99 4DR auto Sportage, 30x950R15 tires, 3/4" strut spacer, rear air springs, Manual Hubs, FRONT Torsen LSD
00 Safari AWD, 2" lift, 30x9.50 tires, 4x4 conversion in progress
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