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Old 03-07-2010, 04:41 AM
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I have an auto 95 ZJ, just wondering what transfer case i have and if its good or not.


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you've got the nv242. select trac.
it's alright, you can select 4 full time and have no worries while on semi-dry pavement. kinda acts like the 249 case where it is full time 4wd.

running in part time locks the front and rear drive together for better traction off road. you don't want to drive on dry pavement in this range.

good all around case, less aftermarket support. some like it more than the command trac 231 case tho.
only sye available is a hack and tap. which isn't as bad as it sounds.
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Could be a 242 or a 249

Transfercases:
NOTE: NP stands for New Process, NV stands for New Venture. They switched names in the 90s for an unknown reason, but are the same company.

NP242 used on I6 ZJs and WJs - This is known as SelecTrac NOTE: 93-94 V8 ZJ's had option of the NP242 Selec-Trac t-case.
NP249 used on all V8 ZJs and was optional on 6 cylinder models - This is known as QuadraTrac.
NP 231 used on various "heavy duty" ZJ and WJ V8s - known as Command-Trac
Also in 93-94 NP231 Command Trac was available with the I6's in SE's and Laredo 's.
2002 - Quadra-Trac II introduced as option on V8s- known as Quadra-Drive, this is an AWD system similar to Audis and Subarus.
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so how does the 249 stack up to the other ones cause i got it in my 95 with the v8 but it going bad
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most people tend to swap out the 249 when the viscous couple craps out. it's less expensive to stuff a 242 or 231 in.
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what one do i have i have a 93 xj.
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Could be an NP242 or an NP231. If your shifter has FWD then it's a 242.
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no mines got 2 4lo an 4hi
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^you've got a 231
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is that good?
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http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/np231.htm
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Originally Posted by ckysodkorn_xj
is that good?

yes it's good.

grab yourself a d300 and a doubler kit, and mate those two together.
you can't do that with a 242.
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what transmisson do i have?
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thanks, i never realized that you could search on forums


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