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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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OK, so I have a buddy with a ZJ, and he is wanting to get rid of the 249 AWD t-case in it, in exchange for a 231. It is a 1998, auto, 5.2 liter V8 ZJ. What cases should he be looking at for the best swap here? I just do not know what will bolt up to that tranny, so help a buddy out here, please!! Thanks in advance guys!!
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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people usually go with a 231 or 242, iirc all you have to do is swap the imput.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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i just did a quick google and came up with this, it seems pretty through.

http://www.cherokeetalk.com/forum/f2...42-np231-3341/
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Thanks Tay, I appreciate it buddy!!
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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is it worth swaping t cases if my truck is a daily driver?
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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couldnt i just take the 242 out of a 93 gc and bolt it staright up to my tranny with out have to take them both apart?
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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Anybody know of swaps that don't require an input shaft change??
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:01 AM
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Whats the output you're trying to match?
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Not sure Frank, it is the auto tranny from a 98 zj with a 5.2 if that helps you at all. IDK spline counts or anything. We do not have it pulled yet, because we are trying to track down a t-case first. It is not mine, so I know very little about it, honestly. Any input is appreciated!!
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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http://www.mallcrawlin.com/forum/sho...ht=np231J+swap
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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You can also contact BigDave on MallCrawlin or co4x4. He's done the swap too.
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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Thanks Frank, is there a Jeep forum you're not on?? LOL!!
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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Tons of 'em! I joined Mallcrawlin when I need to ask some questions regarding cam lobe dimension and geometry questions. I'm not a regular over there.
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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If you own a Grand.....Mallcrawlin is a requirement. If it has been done it is on there.
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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But Mallcrawlin isn't the place for basic newb questions... Just remember that.
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