Internal vs external splines
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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Internal vs external splines
Looking to buy a used NP231j T-Case. The seller I’m working with has asked if my XJ has internal or external splines. I have no idea. Is there a way to tell without dropping it?
The seller is stating that 1995 is a mixed year for the 231 cases and needs to know my set up to see if his will work.
The seller is stating that 1995 is a mixed year for the 231 cases and needs to know my set up to see if his will work.
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From: Groton, MA
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: I6 4.0L
Did any MJ/XJ/TJ Jeep use external splines on the input shaft?
Another thing to be aware of is there is apparently a clocking difference between the transfer cases such that the transfer case from a Wrangler may not directly bolt onto an XJ. As I understand it's not too big a deal to adjust, but definitely something to be aware of.
Another thing to be aware of is there is apparently a clocking difference between the transfer cases such that the transfer case from a Wrangler may not directly bolt onto an XJ. As I understand it's not too big a deal to adjust, but definitely something to be aware of.
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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
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Yeah, the TJ is clocked differently to keep ground clearance to a maximum. Because of the short wheelbase it tends to high-center more easily. Or maybe it's the other way around.....
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Looking to buy a used NP231j T-Case. The seller I’m working with has asked if my XJ has internal or external splines. I have no idea. Is there a way to tell without dropping it?
The seller is stating that 1995 is a mixed year for the 231 cases and needs to know my set up to see if his will work.
The seller is stating that 1995 is a mixed year for the 231 cases and needs to know my set up to see if his will work.
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/np-nvg-input-gears
There is a note on the Novak site about 1994 GRAND Cherokees having a funky input shaft with external splines.
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