What's out there for the np242 automatic.

Hack n Tap

I went with the Rugged Ridge SYE & a Tillon driveshaft through The Jeep Hut (check them out in the vendor section). I feel I got a pretty good deal through them. I have about 6" of lift on 33" BFG's & I still have a small vibration. SYE won't get rid of all vib's, as others have noted. My theory on my rig is, always upgrade. For me, It gives me comfort of mind putting brand new parts in. I hate saving a couple $'s and having a potential problem on the trail. Just my opinion. Oh, ya I found it really easy to install without pulling the transfer case. Good luck.

Dirtbound Offroad also sells they HnTs, in case someone is still looking.

The rugged ridge isnt a bad deal. I would replaced the seal of the TC output shaft and I need the drill and tap as well. I would get the drill jig too to be sure I drill is straight and then Im at $160 before shipping, plus its a bit more work.

I just installed a Rugged Ridge SYE and used a front drive shaft and things seem to be just fine. If you take the SYE route, you can install the SYE without taking the transfer case out saving a lot of time.

There are slick ways of doing the HnT.

Take out both drive shafts and use the spinning of the shaft in your favor.

Have any pics? How much room is left in the shaft?

I read bout this. Seems great for cutting the output shaft down but not so sure how well itll help drilling straight. But you would only need to remove the rear shaft, unless you feel the need to have it in 4wd.

I would remove both or at least have the wheels off the ground.

Paranoid? Maybe. But I had a jack let a trans drop on my skull once almost killing me. I don't take risks to much anymore.

Holy **** that's crazy..glad to know your okay

Disregard my previous post.

i did it the "spinning" way. dont need to disco the front. it helps, a little. i wont put a sye in a 242 again, its just not worth the effort. throwing one in a 231 is so damn easy.

yes i pulled my front shaft & tried it , was too long. i think the front shaft on the rear only works w/ a higher lift ,like 5.5 or 6 " ?

Seems like your the only on havin a problem with the factory shaft? Your not even flexed so there should be plenty of room there.