I have a 1996 XJ Country 4x4 and need to replace transfer case and front drive shaft. I took it to mechanic and he said he could get a transfer case for $650 and a front drive shaft for $250. I found a tc and drive shaft for $200 total about an hour away, but it's from a 1990 XJ. Will this work or do I need to check for a certain type to make sure it will work? If not, which years do I need to be searching for? Thanks so much.

 

Not 100% sure but there may be a different spline count. 27/29? what are you getting and what are you replacing?

 

I just found out that I have the 231J tranny case so as long as I find the same kind I should be okay, right?

I don't know what type of drive shaft I have, is there different types?

 

Yeah there are two kinds of drive lines I can think of Double cardon and the stupid cv kind. you would need to find out what spline count you have. 21 or 23.

 

Do both types of shafts have the constant velocity joint. I know the mechanic said that was the problem with mine.

 

You should have a 23 spline count, I believe chrysler switched from 21 to 23 around 1993ish

 

I was told I had a 242 tc, but went under last night to double check and I have a 231J. I tried to read something on the drive shaft, but couldn't make out the lettering. Is there a way to tell by looking at it?

I have also been thinking about waiting until spring to replace t-case and drive shaft. If I wait, can I damage anything else? I also have two different sets of tires on it because I had to replace the front two and didn't want to spring for a whole new set until I lift it in the spring. Can I damage anything else by having two sets of tires if I keep it in 2wd? Thanks for everyone's help.