242 is better, i wish i had 242, wanna switch jeeps?? haha

 

well you have more aftermarket support. All the SYE i can get is a hack n tap.

 

But you have full time 4wd dont you?

 

yeah. i live in texas so i dont really need it. i usually use 2wd and 4 LO. part time and full time ever so often to make sure its still working.

 

lots of towing ehh?

 

what do you mean by lots of towing? I occassionly use it to tow a trailer but only a couple times every 6 months. thats what mah trucks for.

 

I'm having the same noise when I accelerate hard (99 xj Stock) 229,000

Can you just replace the chain? Is it easier to just get a new T-case?

It's coming from the T-case. I just don't know the first thing about servicing the T-case. Do I remove the skid plate? Can you just unbolt the T-case or do the insides fall out once you open it.

As you can tell I'm new to working with drive shafts and T-cases, any help is greatly appreciated.

 

i was just assuming since you use your 4lo more than 4hi, haha its all good

 

It's very difficult to change a chain, transfer cases are complicated, look up np231 diagram and you'll see why its annoying

 

ohh, i've never tried pulling a trailer in 4 lo, cant go fast enough.. unless im mudding with a trailer on the back lol

 

Now that would be a challenge haha

 

a fun one lol, hey i asked a mechanic what he thought thew sound was and he agreed it was the chain but he gave me the number of agood tranny shop and told me to take it there and theyd know a bit better

 

It's not difficult to swap a chain, install an SYE etc. Just easier as you become more familiar.

Someone who is not very mechanically inclined or just hasnt had the experience might have a tough time but it's not very difficult.

 

My sound would only happen at low speeds, not on acceleration. I did have a bad clicking kinda sound when I would accelerate before, and it turned out my fan shroud was loose, so when I accelerated the shroud would go back and rub the fan. Doubt that's your problem but it would only take a minute to check......