Bsichter01XJ

I looked on the housing of my transfer case and it shows stamped on the tag 242 J. If this is the type of t case i have, is it a good one or what? Im looking to do the lift kit and tires on it as well as my DD. While looking for the SYE it seems tough to find one. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thatnk you in advance.

mschi772

Only SYE for the 242 is a hack-and-tap.

Bsichter01XJ

Is that the brand or the type of SYE?I'm new to being a jeep owner but love learning more. Thanks for your reply.

kgm

I have a custom driveshaft that didn't eliminate the slip yoke but did add on a CV dual-ujoint upper assembly. It has worked great for 2+ years.

SeriousOffroad

Nope.
Tom Woods makes a short-shaft SYE. Pricey, but they're the only game in town as far as a short-shaft kit is concerned...so they can charge whatever they want.

SeriousOffroad

Not a brand, just a type.

The t-case outputshaft is cut (Hacked) to a shorter length then drilled and tapped for a retaining bolt....Hack-n-Tap


a new driveshaft is needed that has a double cardon joint at the t-case and a slip-yoke near the axle....just like your front drivesgaft.

The term Slip Yoke Eliminator is rather misleading actually. There's still a slip yoke, just not at the output of the t-case.

HTH

andrewmp6

The 242 is a awd t case its great in a daily driver,Aftermarket for it is ok and its strong enough to be in the jeep.

XJwonders

it is not an awd t case. True that it still can be driven on the road with full time engaged but it's still not an AWD

Bsichter01XJ

Thanks everyone for all your input. I do have another question though. Does the NP231 t case have the same mounting bolt pattern as the 242J tcase and would it be better to have a NP231 tcase?

XJwonders

both are same bolt pattern

SeriousOffroad

Yes, for the simple fact that the NP231J has a lot more aftermarket support.

XJwonders

If u upgrade, u better get SERIOUS!

SeriousOffroad

Damn Right!!!

jeepcherokee89

I disagree the tom woods is still a hack n tap just done in a shop, they use the stock output shaft and same amount of splines

SeriousOffroad

You are mistaken. They cut down the shaft and cut new splines.