does the np242 use the same crossmember as the np231

[benulis55]

i am swapping in a 231 in place of the stock 242,

other than spline count, is there anything i need to change?

 

[joe_peters]

Not sure. I know the 242 hangs down lower, so that effects tc skid plates.

 

[Begster]

Nothing you will need to change.

The transmission is what mounts to the crossmember, not the Transfercase. Transfercase won't matter. I used a t-case from an early '90's XJ with 231 to replace my dented crossmember on my '99 with 242.

 

[ehall]

The factory stuff is the same, it's the aftermarket skids and such that are different

 

[wishbone]

I am currently replacing my shift gate, as the one in the jeep was for a 231, and doesn't allow for the positions of a 242. could be an isolated incident though. just trying to get it all to work...

 

[97XJ2]

On a slightly unrelated note, Due to manufacturing differences my 242 actually sits high enough to use a 231 transfercase. But to answer the question, the cross members are the same

 

[ehall]

I am currently replacing my shift gate, as the one in the jeep was for a 231, and doesn't allow for the positions of a 242. could be an isolated incident though. just trying to get it all to work...

the shift pattern (and therefore the shift gate) is different

 

[dunbad]

i maybe wrong but i understand the crossmember from a 5spd will also be a straight swap? This i believe will drop your t/c half inch or so? This may or may not be the case, but i remember reading something about this.