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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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I picked up a 87 2 door pioneer with a 4.0l 5 speed manual. I ordered a 6.5in rc lift with the intent of upgrading it to the long arm lift in the future. Only thing is im not sure wat trans i have ive looked around on the trans and cant seem to find anything. And i also want to get a sye and l longer driveshaft before i install the lift and not sure if i have a N231 tc. Could anyone help?
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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does the 4x4 lever say 4wheel part time, full time, neutral, 4low. if so then its a 242. if not then its a 231.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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It says 2hi 4hi N 4lo
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by itsajoopthing87
It says 2hi 4hi N 4lo
= np231
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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I think he's wanting to know which transmission he has, not transfer case.
I think there were 2 different 5 speeds they used in the 80s.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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You need to crawl under it on the drivers side. It should tell on the side. Otherwise go to jeeps website and email them your vin. They will send back the build sheet on your jeep.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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Peugeot BA-10/5
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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Dam i looked around a saw that trans was hopeing it wasnt and it was the better ax15. Anyone know of a longarm lift that will work with that trans? Cuz rc long arm lift woulnt fit from wat they say.
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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Someone must of converted it over because they didnt start putting the ax15's behind the 4.0's until late 89'. Why is the suspension lift not compatible with yours trans??
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