well, just so you know, contrary to the title of the thread, there is NO NEW INFO in this thread. there is a bit of old info and some conjecture, but nothing that will serve you. if you want good info, we had a metric crapload of tech in here about a year, maybe 2 years ago, search back a bit and find probably more than you want to know....

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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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