Originally Posted by
Mondoman
If you do put in a long-cage model, you'll have to install a new (longer) chain as well.
Why would you need a longer chain? The big-big combination still has the same number of teeth, cage length does not come into chain length calculations.
I agree with the above, an X5 will be much easier to get after-market and will be a slight upgrade, so look for one of those.