NP231 to NP242
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Year: '96
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NP231 to NP242
The NP231 in my '96 is having some problems. I've access to an NP242, will shifter linkage and driveshafts work? Transmission is the AW4.
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The gates are indeed different
Left: NP242
Right: NP231
The bezel is less of an issue than the gate itself.
Oh, and going from a 231 to a 242....the wiring is not physically present to light up the "Full Time" indicator so you'll have to run a wire from the tcase plug up to the dash. Personally, I have just left the switch disconnected so that may not be entirely accurate but that's my recollection.
Left: NP242
Right: NP231
The bezel is less of an issue than the gate itself.
Oh, and going from a 231 to a 242....the wiring is not physically present to light up the "Full Time" indicator so you'll have to run a wire from the tcase plug up to the dash. Personally, I have just left the switch disconnected so that may not be entirely accurate but that's my recollection.
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Not sure what year it is. It's 23 spline though. I don't care much about the full time light, or the bezel. But good to know the gates are different
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The gates are indeed different
Left: NP242
Right: NP231
The bezel is less of an issue than the gate itself.
Oh, and going from a 231 to a 242....the wiring is not physically present to light up the "Full Time" indicator so you'll have to run a wire from the tcase plug up to the dash. Personally, I have just left the switch disconnected so that may not be entirely accurate but that's my recollection.
Left: NP242
Right: NP231
The bezel is less of an issue than the gate itself.
Oh, and going from a 231 to a 242....the wiring is not physically present to light up the "Full Time" indicator so you'll have to run a wire from the tcase plug up to the dash. Personally, I have just left the switch disconnected so that may not be entirely accurate but that's my recollection.
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Question: Are the rear driveshafts the same length? I know with ZJ's, going to a 249 to a 242, they are different. My XJ is a 2000 which probably limits my supply of 242's unless one from a WJ will fit. The later ones don't have the speedo sensor in them. IDK if mine does because I haven't looked yet. IDK if my XJ shifts by cable either. I'll have to peruse my FSM.
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Okay, my FSM says the 242 for my 2000 shifts with the standard rod linkage and has the speed sensor in the tail housing of the t/case. SO all that remains is the spline count, I guess. Would my AW4 have a 23 spline count?
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Question: Are the rear driveshafts the same length? I know with ZJ's, going to a 249 to a 242, they are different. My XJ is a 2000 which probably limits my supply of 242's unless one from a WJ will fit. The later ones don't have the speedo sensor in them. IDK if mine does because I haven't looked yet. IDK if my XJ shafts by cable either. I'll have to peruse my FSM.
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That's reassuring. Thanks for that. Now all I have to do is find a good one! You don't still have the 242, do you?
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That's okay. I really didn't expect you to sell it to me. Just the logistics of shipping it and the money transfer would be stupid! I'm sure I can find one locally. I'd probably keep my 231 as a spare also.