View Poll Results: Which transfer case to get, that is the question..
NP242
6
25.00%
NP231
18
75.00%
Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll
242 or 231 ? Which to get..
#1
242 or 231 ? Which to get..
I recently purchased a 2001 XJ 2wd, and in the process of gathering up the parts to convert it to 4wd... Some think im crazy for buying a 2wd, but being that its book value is $4600, ive got about an 1/8 of that in it so i couldnt pass it up. So i been looking around and wondering which of the 2 transfer cases would be best to get for it, my last XJ had the 242 and i liked the part time function of it, but at the same time, i like the bolt on parts for the 231 such as the slip yoke eliminator. What do you guys prefer and which would you select if you were in my situation. Thanks
#2
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 2,173
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0, comp cam, 99 intake, apn header, neon injectors, Thunderbolt 2.5" High Flow Cat
Can still do a hack n tap on the 242. Me personally, I like the 231, just the simple basic standard stuff. Not that the 242 is complicated... that's an awesome T-Case. And I think you meant full time... the 231 is part time without the full time option. You need full time if you're planning on leaving it in 4 wheel and hitting pavement.
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Wilmington, NC
Posts: 598
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Can still do a hack n tap on the 242. Me personally, I like the 231, just the simple basic standard stuff. Not that the 242 is complicated... that's an awesome T-Case. And I think you meant full time... the 231 is part time without the full time option. You need full time if you're planning on leaving it in 4 wheel and hitting pavement.
#4
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 2,173
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0, comp cam, 99 intake, apn header, neon injectors, Thunderbolt 2.5" High Flow Cat
not that I'm aware of? I don't think the 242 equipped xj's in the late 90's or early 2000's had vacuum disconnect front axles or locking hubs.
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Wilmington, NC
Posts: 598
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I don't know - that is why I asked. I just read some stuff on it and it seems like you wouldn't need them.
The extent of my 242 knowledge is that it has a full-time 4WD choice and that my friend's XJ with the 242 in it also has vacuum disconnects.
The extent of my 242 knowledge is that it has a full-time 4WD choice and that my friend's XJ with the 242 in it also has vacuum disconnects.
Last edited by Evil Drew M; 09-10-2011 at 03:17 PM.
Trending Topics
#10
CF Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Coos Bay, Or
Posts: 1,024
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Which t case? Well it really demends what you want to do with your xj, both are good t cases as stated, if its going to be your dd/weekend fun then then the 242 would be fine, but if its going to be more wheeled then daily drived go with the 231.
#13
CF Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Maine
Posts: 1,173
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
2 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 inline 6
231's are so much more common (junk yard buy for cheap) and I like them. Ill admit full time is great but plain on part time 4 hi works amazing in the snow up here and other than snow I don't see a use for it on pavement. sometimes when we get a big storm, they only plow twice to save money so at times there will be like 6-8" on the road and always no less than an inch. Sometimes you can go weeks without seeing bare tar if it stays below 20 degrees and if they don't salt it.(boo salt. Plain old sand is cheaper and easier on the cars and works better for snow!)
#14
My last XJ was a '93 with 242 and non-disconnect, i liked how it worked and the function of what i meant to say "full time". We dont get much snow, it will see pavement but not a DD, mostly for wheeling, it wont go in 4x4 on the road unless it does snow.
#15
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: WI
Posts: 1,506
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Year: '99
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.o
People think you can use a 242 in patchy snow so they think it is an advantage. I even know someone who thinks he can use it as AWD. lol Ever read an owners manual. The 242 is not recommended for any such situations. It basically has pointless options that weaken the case that make it a marvel of over engineered crap. The 231 is stronger simpler and has more aftermarket support. Not a ? for me choose.