x91j

I have a 95 trans and tcase in my 97 xj and my tcase needs to be replaced. I picked up a 231 from a 98 tj with the external slip yoke. What do I need now to make this work. I know ny ds I have now won't so i guess a hack n tap is the way to go. Any opinions.

4.3L XJ

The first thing you need to know is that the YJ case is clocked differently than the XJ. It will sit higher on the driver side. It would be better if you had an XJ case. If you change the nose of the planetaries you can us it, but you will have to completely disassemble the case to do it.

x91j

So the tj tcase won't work ?

x91j

I really hope it works. The tcase looks the same

4.3L XJ

It can work, but you will have to probably alter your cross member or sheetmetal

x91j

How so? The way it mounts looks like the same bolt pattern and spacing

4.3L XJ

Yes the bolt pattern is the same, but the long side of the case will sit higher when bolted up. That is what is called clocking

x91j

Great so what should I do sell this and get a different one? I really need a new one but its my dd and hard to work on it.

4.3L XJ

I would. It will make it much easier

x91j

I just read from naxaj that they are the sane case

Metlic53

4.3 knows what he's talking about.

N20jeep

The clocking IS different. And it WILL hit the floorboard unless you drop the crossmember or modify the floorpan.

I have done this swap before.

x91j

What if u have a 1 in tc drop

N20jeep

That may be enough

x91j

Anything else i have to look for