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Old 09-09-2013, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Celticclove
So I went digging this Saturday and I was in some deep water and I got stuck in two wheel so I put it in 4low and I got out but I couldn't shift it back in to 2 wheel it was a ***** just getting it In to 4 wheel part time ... Before I got to a tras shop any thing any of you. Can think of ???
The 242 transfer case is particularly stubborn. How's your fluid level?



Here's how the factory suggests you shift the transfer case and I've been doing this since these things were new and I worked at the dealership. Quoted from the owner's manual.

"To engage, shift the transfer case lever from 2H to 4H while the vehicle is moving at any legal speed". I let off the gas, throw the lever, and then tap the gas and let off.

4L position: " To engage, slow the vehicle to 2-3 MPH , shift the transmission to Neutral, then shift the transfer lever to the right and pull firmly rearward to 4L".
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Looks like its getting removed first thing tomorrow, then. Anybody have tips on how to get those plastic rivet things out, or will I simply need to cut it out?
Just pry them out.
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I want to see the leafs in relation to the body and.axle
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Originally Posted by 99superjeep01
Here ya go
I watched the video again on my laptop this time. at the 1:08 area, your axle looks like it really pulls into the rear doors a lot. The rear shackle looks like its bringing the shackle eye of the leafs really far back. Take one last pic from the sides of the jeep so I can get an idea of where the tire sits in the wheel well. also What kind of rear driveshaft you running. stock/SYE/GC front etc.
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OK I took the IAC out yesterday and cleaned it and it didn't fix my high idle. The rpms go higher when I put it in reverse or drive but I'm not touching the gas. Would a bored throttle body help?
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Test the TPS.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

The 242 transfer case is particularly stubborn. How's your fluid level?

Here's how the factory suggests you shift the transfer case and I've been doing this since these things were new and I worked at the dealership. Quoted from the owner's manual.

"To engage, shift the transfer case lever from 2H to 4H while the vehicle is moving at any legal speed". I let off the gas, throw the lever, and then tap the gas and let off.

4L position: " To engage, slow the vehicle to 2-3 MPH , shift the transmission to Neutral, then shift the transfer lever to the right and pull firmly rearward to 4L".
Ill try that when I get home but I have 2wd 4wd part time 4wd full time 4wd low doesn't that mean I have a np231 ??
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Originally Posted by Celticclove

Ill try that when I get home but I have 2wd 4wd part time 4wd full time 4wd low doesn't that mean I have a np231 ??
Nope. 242
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Originally Posted by Celticclove
Ill try that when I get home but I have 2wd 4wd part time 4wd full time 4wd low doesn't that mean I have a np231 ??
No.

NP231 has 2H-4H-N-4LO
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Originally Posted by Lowrange2

No.

NP231 has 2H-4H-N-4LO
That's good to know
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Oh ok that's good to know
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

I watched the video again on my laptop this time. at the 1:08 area, your axle looks like it really pulls into the rear doors a lot. The rear shackle looks like its bringing the shackle eye of the leafs really far back. Take one last pic from the sides of the jeep so I can get an idea of where the tire sits in the wheel well. also What kind of rear driveshaft you running. stock/SYE/GC front etc.
I'll snap that when I get home after work. As for driveshaft, I've got a Tom Woods SYE.
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Originally Posted by 99superjeep01

I'll snap that when I get home after work. As for driveshaft, I've got a Tom Woods SYE.
K, wanted to make sure it wasnt too short for the lift. The axle wrap is noticeable. Even if it isnt axle wrap, the axle looks like is being pulled forward.
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Any members here in the Hampton roads area or north-east North Carolina
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Whats a good back space for an 8" rim with 12.5" tires so they wont rub the control arms too bad?
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