I was just at my local Kia dealer and checked a few things for prices. I found out that the part number for the rear LSD for the 26 spline axles is wrong on the Kia Parts and Accessories website. It shows the part number for the 28 spline LSD.

The price for the 26 spline and the 28 spline LSD's are the same but the price of the whole assembly including ring and pinion gear for the 26 spline axles is about twice the price of the one for the 28 spline axles.

They quoted me $420 for the whole assembly for the 28 spline axles. (I get a good discount)

The 26 spline was over twice the price.

It looks like if you have a 26 spline axle, it would be best to get the LSD unit by itself, probably aftermarket (Eaton) but the 28 spline complete assembly might be cheaper from the dealership if you can work a discount.

Ron Schroeder
Long Island NY
99 4DR auto Sportage, 30x950R15 tires, 3/4" strut spacer, rear air springs, Manual Hubs, FRONT Torsen LSD
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