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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by wizardpc
Crossmember is the same, but the transmission mount is different for a 231 vs 242. Your gauge cluster already has a spot for the full time light, but the wiring to the switch on the transfer case is different and not easily swapped. Grab the connector for the 242 at least.
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Trans mounts are the same.
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All you'll need is the new bezel and linkage, you don't need a new shifter or shift gate. They're the same.
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no the shift gates are different.
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The metal that goes through the floor where the shifter handle goes through? I swapped in my 231 and didn't have to change it?
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the pattern is different. Sure the handle still can function correctly but it's difficult for it to stay in specific location due to different notches on the gates.

I still 100% would always recommend to change the shift gates anyway.
Thank you all for your help. Just one question to wizardpc. What connector for the 242?
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 03:29 PM
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eh, nevermind

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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Ralph77
Thank you all for your help. Just one question to wizardpc. What connector for the 242?
the thing that plugs in to #1 here:
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by wizardpc
the thing that plugs in to #1 here:
Could not ask for a better answer. Thank you.
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