Yes it does - check it with a magnet to make sure it's steel - and be aware that Grand Vitaras and XL-7s (up to 2003) used the same front differential.

Yes this is steel it has 4.87 gears the seller noted. It will include the axle stubs aswell so i can weld one up and make a bolt in drivers side mod.

Will my 5.12 fd bolt to this new differential?

Also just jbweld the air port for the air vac hubs? Because i have manual?

Lastly can you install a 26spline mini spool in thr front of these?

I misread online and thought it could be used from and rear but looks like on samurai's its possible doesnt list sideflips.