Should I get a used 242 for $60?
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Many of you pointed out that you recommend the 242 for daily driving. That said, my Cherokee is going to be my one and only vehicle for the next couple years until I get myself situated, I’m not going to be too hard on it for a little bit. I’m leaning towards getting the 242 but keeping the 231 just in case I want to swap it back a couple years from now. $60 is a good deal. Appreciate all the good input from everyone
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Full time has a differential in the transfer case to compensate for the difference in front and rear driveshaft speeds. think all wheel drive.
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Many of you pointed out that you recommend the 242 for daily driving. That said, my Cherokee is going to be my one and only vehicle for the next couple years until I get myself situated, I’m not going to be too hard on it for a little bit. I’m leaning towards getting the 242 but keeping the 231 just in case I want to swap it back a couple years from now. $60 is a good deal. Appreciate all the good input from everyone
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$60 for a low mileage transfer case that's fully functional is a good deal. Even if you don't put it in right away, I'd snap that up if you have a good place to store the spare.
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I would grab it. Where I live the the 242 is well worth it. The roads in the winter get plowed but there are so many spots that are clear then snow covered that the 242 is a plus and I just keep it in full time
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Not speaking of dirt roads but deep forest jeep and ATV trails. You can do it in part time and end up off the side of trail from understeer, or use full-time and hook those turns precisely.
I use it when I need 4x4 and jeep climbs out of hole.. As long as wheels are on ground.
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Seriously.. you have a chance to grab a 242 for $60 bucks?
GRAB IT! Toss a tarp over it and keep it for when you want some experience rebuilding a T-case or decide to try it on for size.
Doesnt matter which is better or worse.. if you have a chance to Have BOTH at your fingertips.. you'd be a fool NOT to seize on that chance.
At least..thats my opinion.
GRAB IT! Toss a tarp over it and keep it for when you want some experience rebuilding a T-case or decide to try it on for size.
Doesnt matter which is better or worse.. if you have a chance to Have BOTH at your fingertips.. you'd be a fool NOT to seize on that chance.
At least..thats my opinion.
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You can drive a np231 in the snow in 4x4 just switch to 2wd when you get to a hard surface where the roads have been cleared, it's not that difficult. That's what I do now with my 242 because I am used to part time only transfer cases, and what I have found out is if you are in a situation where you actually need 4x4 the full time is useless.
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If I could find a 242 at or near that price locally I'd jump on it! One of the main uses for my XJ is winter driving and the 242 would be a plus for that. (Though I have managed quite well with the 231.)
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Here's a link to some pretty detailed instructions for the swap:
http://www.weatherlover1.com/jeep/242.htm