Main reason folks haven't done this.......ok the reason I haven't done this <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> It's not needed on the 2nd gens.

2nd Gens have flatter cv angles when they are cranked up 6"+ then most 1st gens have with only 1 1/2" cranked into them.(not counting 95.5-97 Rodeo's)Pre 95.5 Isuzu's benefit from this diff lower the most.

If you lower the front diff on your 98 more than 3/16" it will not allow a nice snug skid plate and 1/2" lower will actually hang down lower than the front stock crossmeber.

You can't have "steep" cv angles on your 98 Rodeo....and this is a good thing. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

(Disclaimer) This is my .02 <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Bansil