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06-30-2013, 04:23 PM

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Need to swap my transfer case. Whats everyones opinion on 242 vs 231. I currently have a 242.

Also, if i go to a 231 will i need a new drive shaft?

242 has full time, as you know, but the 231 has wide aftermarket support. If you don't plan to upgrade the internals, I'd go with a 242. It's what I'm hoping to find for the MJ.

06-30-2013, 04:49 PM

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242 has full time, as you know, but the 231 has wide aftermarket support. If you don't plan to upgrade the internals, I'd go with a 242. It's what I'm hoping to find for the MJ.

I dont plan to do the internals. Just a hack n tap eventually.

06-30-2013, 05:45 PM

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242. Set it and forget it. Full-time.

06-30-2013, 05:48 PM

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242. Set it and forget it. Full-time.

Thats what i said.

Someone told me its a weaker housing. I dont believe that. I do believe that it breaks more often because its lower, but i have a TC skid.

06-30-2013, 05:56 PM

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Thats what i said.

Someone told me its a weaker housing. I dont believe that. I do believe that it breaks more often because its lower, but i have a TC skid.

You won't be breaking it... Look up what the numbers mean.

06-30-2013, 06:07 PM

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So you had the tires on some other rims and it was fine, but then you got new rims and thats when it started vibrating?

yes but only between 40 and 50

06-30-2013, 07:12 PM

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cheapest place to buy Moog ball joints?

I think Serious Off Road has a good deal on Spicers

06-30-2013, 07:14 PM

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Need to swap my transfer case. Whats everyones opinion on 242 vs 231. I currently have a 242.

if you dont beat the **** out of your rig you'll be fine with a 242. Some people say they internals are weaker, but there aren't exactly a lot of cases of busted 242s. AWD sounds fun for winter.

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Also, if i go to a 231 will i need a new drive shaft?

Nope.

06-30-2013, 07:21 PM

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if you dont beat the **** out of your rig you'll be fine with a 242. Some people say they internals are weaker, but there aren't exactly a lot of cases of busted 242s. AWD sounds fun for winter.

Nope.

And that sells me on keeping a 242...now just to find one.

06-30-2013, 07:48 PM

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Where ya at? I'll sell you my old one.

06-30-2013, 08:00 PM

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Where ya at? I'll sell you my old one.

You are too far...im in MD.

06-30-2013, 09:28 PM

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You are too far...im in MD.

Ah. Sorry. Good luck finding one.

06-30-2013, 09:32 PM

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Ah. Sorry. Good luck finding one.

I know where one is....If its still there.

Thanks.

07-01-2013, 07:48 AM

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I was thinking about getting the rustys tow hook kit but I have fog lights mounted to my bumper, do you think its more trouble than its worth? thanks

07-01-2013, 07:53 AM

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As a thought on a 242, they are a bit pickier on how they shift. Sometimes it can take a bit to get it to engage/disengage while the 231 is instantaneous.