NP242 into a '95 XJ
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NP242 into a '95 XJ
Hello all. I am new to the forum, but not the sport. Here's the deal:
I have a 2wd 1995 Cherokee XJ that I am in the process of converting to a 4wd. I bought a non-running 4wd 1991 Cherokee XJ donor vehicle for cheap. One thing I realized is that my parts vehicle is a 'Limited' trim, and has an NP242 T-case instead of the NP231 I was expecting to find. Althought most XJ's ran with the 231's, Will I find any trouble installing the 242? Both are 4.0's. Any information would help.
And no, selling the 2wd and buying a fully functional 4x4 isn't an option. Thanks for asking.
I have a 2wd 1995 Cherokee XJ that I am in the process of converting to a 4wd. I bought a non-running 4wd 1991 Cherokee XJ donor vehicle for cheap. One thing I realized is that my parts vehicle is a 'Limited' trim, and has an NP242 T-case instead of the NP231 I was expecting to find. Althought most XJ's ran with the 231's, Will I find any trouble installing the 242? Both are 4.0's. Any information would help.
And no, selling the 2wd and buying a fully functional 4x4 isn't an option. Thanks for asking.
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No more than u would have with 231. 242 is better tcase anyway
Shouldn't be a problem though the 242 doesn't enjoy as much aftermarket support as the 231
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That it doesnt. But you domt have to run locked either lol. I have 242 so i gots to support what i gots. Plus hack n tap is a good way to go anyway lol.
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Awesome. Thank you for the fast reply! One more question. The NP242 is an electronicaly controlled t-case as opposed to the linkage driven 231. Any wiring/pcm issues I might encounter? I'd rather find out now(before the build fully begins) rather than halfway through.
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I am pretty sure the 242 is mechanical linkage as well so no wiring
I have the 242 as well
I have the 242 as well
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Last Question: My transmission in the donor Jeep has a switch on the steering panel that tunes the tranny to "performance" or "comfort". Will this wiring/pcm cause any issues on a swap, considering the original Jeep has nothing like that?
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You may end up using the newer tcm which does not have that power/comfort option, is your jeep a high output or a renix?
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By the way, I started pulling the front end off the donor and the build has begun.