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Originally Posted by MaineZJ
Grabbed a yoke that would fit the double cardan joint. Try a tranny shop or a junkyard and just pull one from a rig that has a 231 and double cardan front shaft.
got a 89YJ 231
XJ front output yoke
bought a new shift tab
made a new long linkage for the shifter
and it all works.
one question - do 231s typically grind a bit coming out of Lo? not completely sure I put the thing back to together correct (specifically the syncronizer collar (shift ring))
Robselina.. I just moved my axle back about 2.5" or so..(something like that..) when I installed the 231 it gave me all the room I needed to clear the drive shaft.. and it was alot cheaper than shortening the shaft..
Maine.. I dont have any grinding with mine.. It shifts very smoothly ..
ok this may be a dumb question but noone mentioned it.... if i plan on putting an sye in the 231 before i install it, do i need a new rear drive shaft?
Do you know what a SYE is? Or do you just want one because you hear people talking about them? A Slip-Yoke Elminator elminates the slip yoke of the stock transfercase. Making the T Case shorter and with a bolt up yoke like the front drive shaft. This requires the slip yoke to be put in the drive shaft (like the front shaft). So yes you will need a new driveshaft with any SYE on an vehicle.ok this may be a dumb question but noone mentioned it.... if i plan on putting an sye in the 231 before i install it, do i need a new rear drive shaft?
Welded the VC??? How did that work?? Seem to me like a good idea? I'd like to hear more!
Dave
Somewhere I saw a write up similar to this but with the 242 case. Has anybody seen that done? I think that is a better option for me as I live in New England and would still like to have the full-time option in the winter but don't need it in the summer.....
-Rock
Swapping in a 242 isn't much different at all than the 231.Originally Posted by RockTech4X4
Just keep in mind how much weaker it is, or am I remembering that torque chart wrong? I think the 242 was pretty much the weakest New Venture had made, but having all the options is nice.Originally Posted by BigDaveZJ
Yeah but I use my ZJ more on the road then off. I have a 70 mile commute everyday and I really like the idea of keeping the fulltime option.Originally Posted by OverkillZJ
The 242 is stronger.Originally Posted by OverkillZJ
NV naming:
first number = # of speeds
second number = strength (1-9 with 9 being strongest)
third number = type of coupling...(part time, full time, etc.)
so a 231 is weaker than a 242 which is weaker than a 271
I know the naming convetion, but actual results appear to be different according to their own specs:
NV 242: 1486
NV 231: 1885
That's ft lbs
chart is at http://www.newventuregear.com/tcases.html
EDIT: but notice the 242HD is a lil' stronger than the 231HD
Last edited by OverkillZJ; 10-02-2005 at 02:42 PM.
Hey all, I'm finally gettin ready to swap in a 231. I've been rereading all the swap write ups and posts I can find (I planned on doing this a year ago but ran out of money). For some reason, at the time, I knew I didn't have to worry about rear driveshaft length. Now I don't know what my reasoning was.
I'm lifted about 4.5" and the axle is moved back about 1.5", but I'm thinkin the driveshaft might still be alittle long. I can't move the axle any more without running into the gas tank skid. If I have to spend any more money on this thing I'm gonna vomit (pay to shorten driveshaft). The 231 I've got on the way is a newer one with the short tail cone. So my question is...Can I hack an inch or so off the rear output shaft if I need to with out running into any problems?
I found a 231 from a 4.0ltr auto ZJ in a local salvage yard...Question is should I seek out a TJ or XJ case or would this one work? I think the truck was a 94....
-Rock
No that one is no good, why not pick it up and send it to me so your not tempted to use itOriginally Posted by RockTech4X4
a.) you might want to find a new hobby. Like needlework.Originally Posted by zjoe
b.) Even if you could do it without f-ing up the splines it still isn't a great idea. Afroengineering is a bad idea when it comes to drivetrain components.Originally Posted by zjoe
I agree, x2Originally Posted by Puma297
needle work I can probably afford. I might become a hobby lobby thief.
That was like two months ago...I ended up buying a driveshaft instead of cutting the output shaft.
I still haven't put anything together though
Yea I did the same swap a while back and not had any problems at all. I also did the SYE at the same time... I did not want to go the hack and tap route.
Also had new drive shafts made by R.E.Reel at the same time as well. I used an tcase from a TJ...did not have to swap out the input shafts. here is a link if you want a few more pictures. Hope this helps. later...clint
http://www.mallcrawlin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3868
Hey all havent posted much here but I am about to perform this surgery myself except im going to be transplanting a 242. Anyways someone was asking about a 242 write up so I thought I would provide it. It even comes with a burn out pic at the end. Enjoy.
http://jeephorizons.com/tech/tcase.html
I just picked up my 231 yesterday and the owner had to keep the speedo gear housing for his Atlas, will the one from my 249 just plug right in??
SHOULDN'T be a problem.Originally Posted by Cue-Ball
Thanks Dave.
quick question i dont have the 249 out and worked on one yet, but i was wondering do u remove the input gear from removeing those bolts in the front of the case where it attaches to the tranny and sliding the input gear assembly forward? or do pop the entire thing apart and get it from that way?
You have to split the case to get ANY internals out of it.....anything that's not bolted to the outside....is internal.Originally Posted by steves88vb
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