very difficult to find an SYE for a 242, only reason

 

From my understanding if you ever torch your Tcase you run the risk of needing a new SYE. With a HnT you can just unbolt and reuse the one you have...?

 

I would buy that. anytime you blow up gears/shafts for a box you run the risk of damaging other components. It would be tough to damage a HNT with internal t-case troubles.

 

That's the main reason I am going with the HnT. Besides money and the amount of work.

I've heard they are just as strong as a true SYE, so I'm confident it will be good enough for a trial run on my rig. If it doesn't work, I will get the SYE, which will replace that shaft anyway.

 

There are no SYE kits on the market for the NP242 other than a H&T.

 

^This. I like my full time. I love it in the winter.

 

Full time is great on the shellrock roads down here. And when I go to WVa. in November on the back roads that have what they call maxon sand.

 

I found a Rugged Ridge SYE kit for 169.00 shipped, so I think I may do that as well as try and find a front driveshaft. Any ideas of where to get just the driveshaft? We don't have any junkyards around here.

 

I'm getting mixed signals from multiple people I've talked to about running a front driveshaft with the Rugged Ridge HD SYE. Is it possible to run one out of a ZJ or is going with a custom made driveshaft my only option?

 

unless there is a significant different between RR and every other SYE a front DS can be fine. If you have a chrysler 8.25, and auto, and small lift it might be a bit tight (shaft too long), but if youve got either a manual, D35, or over 4" lift it should be no problem

 

I have an auto, 8.25 with a 6.5"+ lift (shackle relocation brackets in rear, 1 3/4" spacers up front).

 

I have a 89 Wagoneer Limited with a 4.5 list and d44 rear. Will the front drive shaft fit with a SYE kit? Thanks fo the help this is my first Jeep.

 

Yes, it should.

 

Is it about 1-125" in diameter with a funky CV/berfield joint at the t-case? If the answer is yes, then no it won't work.

Typically you'll need a front shaft from 91 or newer AW4 equipped XJ.

 

Is the 231 HNT the same part # as the 242?