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Unread 05-30-2006, 09:42 AM   #1
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Transfer Case Swap
I know everyone recommends the NP242 as a "better" transfer case to replace the 249, but I've found a 231 for a decent price, and would like to throw it on and try it out. If it turns out I don't like it, I can always drop it out and ebay it. Right? Right.

Most conversion write-ups are based on 242 transfer cases... So i'm wondering... This 231 I've found is from a '93 YJ 4.0L HO, and the seller identifies it as 23 spline. Would this bolt up behind my AW4 in my '93 ZJ? I'm mostly worried about the speedo sensor... If I have to change the input shafts, then so be it.

Thoughts?

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Unread 05-30-2006, 09:48 AM   #2
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You're fine losing a 4wd full time option up in Canada...Eh?
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Unread 05-30-2006, 10:31 AM   #3
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Not that fine with it at all... But the cheapest 242 I've found in a parts yard out here cost 500 bucks. For that kind of cash, I might as well suck it up and replace the VC.

I did just learn that the 231s off of YJs used different front output yokes, and I'd have to swap in a double Cardin joint. Anyone know of any online vendors for these? Or how hard this swap would be?

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Unread 05-30-2006, 10:56 AM   #4
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Unread 05-30-2006, 11:24 AM   #5
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The big difference about replacing or repairing.....even with the same money...you'll end up repairing again. The replacement is permanent.
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Unread 06-03-2006, 10:59 AM   #6
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I also have a problem with the front output yoke. My donor is a 93 XJ 231 for my 94ZJ 249.
Any suggestion on what to replace? Is there a yoke for a double cardan with 26 spline count?
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