I am planning on going to the Pull n Pay to find a NP242 transfer case to get the full time option. What all do I need to change out my NP231?

Parts I know:
The transfer case itself
Shift level
Display on the lower console

Parts I don't know?
The transfer case skid
The instrument cluster lights (Is it worth making the "Full time" light work?
Driveshafts? Do the slip yolks match?

As well, any links that might explain if this is harder than just a bolt in upgrade?

Thanks!!!

 

It will bolt up and work with your linkage just make sure you get the same input shaft

 

Thanks for the tip!

 

Skid is different. Get the lever, especially the "gate" part for the positions.

 

I just went from a 242 to a 231 in mine this weekend. You will need the shift gate and console piece for sure. If you have factory crossmember it will work. It depends on skid plate if you have a aftermarket one.

 

Dont want to be a downer but why swap it? There is much more aftermarket support for the 231, i dont feel the full time option is worth the time and effort

 

I drive in a lot of places with snow patches. Pave -> Snow -> Pave -> Snow. I shouldn't really leave it in part-time and life can get exciting if I leave it in 2wd. I basically end up imitating a pole dancer on my t-case lever.

 

If you were in my area I'd swap t-cases with you!!! lol

 

Why not? Haha, I've read alot of people do it.

Maybe its just a Northern state thing.

 

I like me 231 here in Kansas lol

 

Yeah, I'm rocking a 231 myself. But to each his own I guess.

 

can you swap to a 205 transfercase ?

 

Isn't that a full time zj case?

 

I wish I had full time 4wd..

as the op said, driving on certain roads in the winter is risky if you're in 2wd. they can be plowed and just fine and you're doing 55 and then all of a sudden BAM SNOWDRIFT and you're screwed

 

just got offered a 205 from the same guy i'm getting my dana 60's from anyone know about that swap?