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    Bought Xterra with mismatched gearing?

    Well I can confirm that the gearing was mismatched. I bought a used 4.9 diff off ebay and installed it this weekend. 4x4 works great now. I can put it in 4x4, drive in a straight line, and take it up to 30mph on pavement with no problems. Posting results to help someone with a future search. To...
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    Bought Xterra with mismatched gearing?

    Ordered a 4.9 front diff off eBay. I think I'll order some new cv's as well. One has a tiny amount of slop. I figure these would be super easy to change with the diff out.
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    Bought Xterra with mismatched gearing?

    Thanks for the welcome. I lurk on forums and search for days until I need help or I want to share something to help other people. I was very active in Saab forums. Don't ever buy a 1999+ Saab... I might go with the front. Since the front more likely was chewed up from this. Plus the front diff...
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    Bought Xterra with mismatched gearing?

    In Boise, ID xterra's are way over priced but I still got a decent deal on it. I paid $4,000 for 104k miles and timing belt already replaced. The closest comparable sale was $6,000 for 150k miles. Door says 4.9. I agree, this is really that last thing I was hoping it would be. Idk what moron...
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    Underseat Hidden subwoofer project

    Hey guys, I have since sold this xterra but wanted to post for anyone else looking to tackle a similar project. I custom made a 10" rockford Fosgate sub to fit under the passenger seat. Clearances were very tight and box may have been a little small for the air space needed, but IT WORKED...
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    Bought Xterra with mismatched gearing?

    Hey guys, I bought an 04 XE with 104,000 miles with a messed up 4x4 system. 2wd, drives perfect. When driving in a straight line on pavement in 4hi or 4lo, the vehicle violently shakes and vibrates. 0-5 mph and immediately starts shaking the entire vehicle. Feels as if the system is in a bind...
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