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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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I'm going to look at a 2000 cherokee tomorrow. Is there a visible difference between the two? From my understanding some early 2000s still have a hp???
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Yes the low pinion is much lower, below the axle tube center line. The high pinion is above it. Chances are if its a 2000 then its a low pinion. My 2000 was built in September 1999 and had the low.
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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Thanks for the quick reply!

That sucks, I came across a really good deal on a 2000 but I already am in the process of replacing my d30 in my 94. Id hate to have to do both :|
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 05:10 AM
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Having the lp d30 is really not that big of a deal unless you plan on going really high.
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