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shifting from 4 high to 4 low on its own

Old Jun 2, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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Unhappy shifting from 4 high to 4 low on its own

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado V8. After having my driver side half shaft replaced and new brakes on the front my Jeep started making a loud clunk noise randomly after releasing the brakes and putting back on gas. It has been happening off and on now for about 3 weeks. Then three days ago driving down the highway it kicked itself from 4 high to 4 low. It also started to try to do it again on a back road but I heard it trying to kick out so I let off the gas and it stopped. Do you know what the issue might be and the best and least expensive way to fix this?
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 12:39 AM
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Swap the transfercase out for an NP231.
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 12:55 AM
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Hey does your current transfer case have 2wd, 4 part time, 4 full time, and 4 low? If so, I have a working 242 just sitting here in missoula. I know a few of the grands came with the 242.
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 12:59 AM
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Most of the V8 ZJs came with the 249.
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Ianf406
Hey does your current transfer case have 2wd, 4 part time, 4 full time, and 4 low? If so, I have a working 242 just sitting here in missoula. I know a few of the grands came with the 242.

It is all time 4 wheel drive. shifter on the floor only has 4 high, N, and 4 Low
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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You can check with other people, but I think there is a spline difference between the 242 and the 249. I think Busted's right. I think the 242 only was available with the 4.0
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