88XJowner
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I have a 97 XJ with an AX-15 and NP231, looking to do a NP242 swap. Am I going too need any funky spacers or adapter plates? Different length driveshafts? Shifter linkage? THANKS MUCH!
NP231 to NP242 on an AX-15 any info helps!
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themangeraaad
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http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=984081
I think post #5 should cover most of what you want to know, but the thread isn't bad overall.
I think post #5 should cover most of what you want to know, but the thread isn't bad overall.
88XJowner
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Thanks! Much appreciated.
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Why do you want to make this swap?
88XJowner
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Well you probably expected this answer but for the full time option. And they're bigger... LOL doesn't bigger matter?! haha. I think I'm putting this off anyway I got an 89 NP242 and pulled it apart everything seemed okay but when bench tested will not engage any gear but full time high. And when in 4 low I'll hand turn the input and it clunks an grinds like it wants to engage but won't.
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You pulled it apart and did not "rebuild" any of it?
EndlessMtnFab
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Not to mention he is going to have to pull it apart again in order to get the right input gear. :dunno:
EndlessMtnFab
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It's bigger because room was needed for the center diff.
The 231 is a hair stronger, FYI.
And I ran the 242/AX combo .... it works, but I wouldn't call it an ideal setup. The center diff creates a little driveline slop with the solid connection of a manual trans (think loading/unloading of teeth when you shift).
Joe
88XJowner
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Thanks guys you talked me out of it. LOL The 242 I got for $50 is shot anyway. And I did put new bearings and seals in it. I meant I bench tested it before I pulled it apart. I know I'd have to use the planetary input from the 231... I can sell this thing to some mook for $100. Hehe
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a perfectly functioning 242 is not bad by any means, but some say its not a strong as the 231. FT4WD is nice to have sometimes tho.
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