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don;t forget (correct me if i am wrong) buti thought you can't run manual hubs on an '04 so your cv's will go bye-bye


This is not as bad as you are saying. When I had a Rodeo '02, I was running it with the original hubs for more than 60K miles without issues. I had 3.5" front lift.

Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.