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 differential lockers
#909285
10/09/08 05:00 AM
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anyone running differential lockers in the front and rear diffs? i'm gonna be getting a 98 sportage next week and i would like to start researching some 4x4 parts for it.
2000 Kia Sephia, 1998 Kia Sportage 4x4, 2002 Kia Sportage 4x4
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Re: differential lockers
[Re: kiaracer]
#909286
10/09/08 08:38 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
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The only lockers available are out of Korea. You can get an Eaton LSD for the rear, but the front you are SOL. There are rumors that the 96 LSD for the rear will fit the front with some trimming of the housing. This has yet to be completely confirmed. There are also rumors that a Mazda Miata LSD will also fit the front, but this too has yet to be completely confirmed. Logansportage <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
White 1998 4 door KIA Sportage 4x4 w/Eibach 2.5 spring lift and TJ rear coils, 4crawler 1.5 body lift, Monroe Sensa.trac shocks, Bosch 4+ plugs, Eaton LSD, 31x10.5x15 BFG KM tires, 2.5 cat back exhaust w/SpinTech muffler
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Re: differential lockers
[Re: logansportage]
#909287
10/10/08 12:39 AM
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Joined: Aug 2006
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did anything ever happen with the greece guys lockers?
and welcome to the forum. there is a lot of info here. best thing i did, was went through and read almost every post in this section to learn as much as i could then asked questions when i didnt understand something!
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Re: differential lockers
[Re: logansportage]
#909288
10/11/08 05:48 AM
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Joined: Oct 2008
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not really looking for an LSD i don't think. i need an actual differential locker that is either air, electrically, or manually actuated. i want one for both front and back diffs. any idea if there is a site selling them out of korea? i may be able to talk to a couple aftermarket parts importers and see what they can get.
2000 Kia Sephia, 1998 Kia Sportage 4x4, 2002 Kia Sportage 4x4
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Re: differential lockers
[Re: kiaracer]
#909289
10/11/08 09:13 AM
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Joined: Jul 2003
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The Greek differential is still availiable but afaik the production is slow.
and it fits only lower RP gears of 5.3, they ara sold as a set..
'96 4d mechanicaly stock so far, rims, spoiler, Cooper AT tyres, Factory LSD, Manual Warn Hubs, handmade exaust, ELECTRIC FAN!!! 3,1'' Lift, PALM GPS http://members.cardomain.com/fokion
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Re: differential lockers
[Re: fokion]
#909290
10/12/08 02:09 AM
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Joined: Aug 2006
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The Greek differential is still availiable but afaik the production is slow.
and it fits only lower RP gears of 5.3, they ara sold as a set.. i was unaware that there was r& p gears, or i would have bought them along time ago. a little late for this truck now, but might be picking up a 2nd sporty that will be keeping the IFS, but a new long travel system
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Re: differential lockers
[Re: DEFBOY35]
#909291
10/12/08 06:32 AM
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Joined: Oct 2008
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that's one thing i want to do as well. i would like to get more flex out of the front end because from what i understand cv axles don't like to be flexed very far and i would like to try to avoid swapping in a solid front axle if i can.
Last edited by kiaracer; 10/12/08 06:34 AM.
2000 Kia Sephia, 1998 Kia Sportage 4x4, 2002 Kia Sportage 4x4
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Re: differential lockers
[Re: kiaracer]
#909292
10/12/08 10:47 PM
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Joined: Aug 2001
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the Miata LSD works in the front. it is confirmed. for over 2 years now.
you can get more flex in the front if you drop the top strut mount 1" and cut 2/3 of the bumpstop out.
the Eaton LSD is the only thing available in the US for the rear.
most US models came with 4.78 gears and there is nothing lower available here.
the 5.38 gears and greek and korean lockers have to be purchased from those companies and may require some sort of translation. so far, i have not seen suitable translation nor have been able to suitably communicate with either of them....
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 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410
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Re: differential lockers
[Re: Dave Scott]
#909293
10/13/08 02:56 AM
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Joined: Aug 2006
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the Miata LSD works in the front. it is confirmed. for over 2 years now.
you can get more flex in the front if you drop the top strut mount 1" and cut 2/3 of the bumpstop out.
the Eaton LSD is the only thing available in the US for the rear.
most US models came with 4.78 gears and there is nothing lower available here.
the 5.38 gears and greek and korean lockers have to be purchased from those companies and may require some sort of translation. so far, i have not seen suitable translation nor have been able to suitably communicate with either of them.... is the miata lsd a direct bolt in affair, or is there some sort of modifications required to make it fit? as well, what year etc was used, do you know? who was it that did the swap successfully? perhaps they have some information to share.
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Re: differential lockers
[Re: DEFBOY35]
#909294
10/13/08 03:58 AM
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Joined: Mar 2002
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The late 80s early 90s Miata and non turbo RX7 should work but I have been unable to find even a used Torsen LS for under $900.00. The Torsen locks almost as positive as a true locker. If anyone finds a good sorce set us know.
Dennis
95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
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