Transfer Case Questions
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Transfer Case Questions
I am looking for options on updating my tcase to a stronger one. Can I use either a tcase off a newer XJ or one out of a Ram 2500? As long as its a np231 or np231j or even a np231hd its still the same tcase with better parts isnt it?
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Nope, there are some external differences across the NP231 line. Are you breaking a lot of transfer cases? They're pretty stout. I'd stick with the NP231J and do the regular upgrades and protect it properly
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There are plenty of guys running 40"s and not breaking 231's if you manage to break one, you're driving wrong lol Just do the hd upgrade, search and look for the info on bigger chain and sprockets
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First thing is, yours is 21 spline and all the others you're thinking of are 23 spline.
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NP input gears are the same across a wide variety of transfer cases. If you were to swap you just carry the gear over.
Still don't see why you want to get rid of the 231 though...
Still don't see why you want to get rid of the 231 though...
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