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Old Apr 10, 2025 | 04:53 PM
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Hello, I currently have a 1991 XJ with the NP242 in it. Wondering if I can swap it with a 231 from a 00 XJ. Both have 4.0 AX4.
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Old Apr 14, 2025 | 04:42 AM
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Check spline counts, 27 to 29 split I believe.
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Old Apr 17, 2025 | 04:50 PM
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^ my thoughts exactly

91 or 92 should be the crossover year. Atleast to your benefit if you have the larger spline count you will also be gaining the seal output shaft with that newer case
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Originally Posted by Ricthewrench
Check spline counts, 27 to 29 split I believe.
Close, thats for the 8.25 rear.

The Following is from from: https://www.jeepforum.com/threads/tr...-np242.685644/ <-- READ Tons of good TC swap info here.

There are 3 different input shafts, .750", .840", and 1.55", as well as both 21 and 23 spline shafts. All ZJ transfer cases have a 23 spline input shaft, and all 92-01 XJ's have a 23 spline input shaft. 91 and older XJ's have the 21 spline input.

Here's a general rule of thumb when determining your input shaft length. This is not always 100% accurate, so make sure you know what you have before buying a transfer case.

93-95 V8 ZJ's: 46RH transmission, 1.55" 23 spline input shaft
93-95 I6 ZJ's with the 42RE: .840" 23 spline input (with collar)
93 I6 ZJ's with the AW4 or AX15: .750" 23 spline input
All 96-98 ZJ's: .840" 23 spline input
All 96-01 XJ's: .840" 23 spline input
92-95 XJ's: .750" 23 spline input
91 and older XJ's: .750" 21 spline input
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