What kind of transfer case do I need for a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
What kind of transfer case do I need for a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
I swapped a NP242 from a 1991 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) into my Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) with a NP249. The goal of this swap is to have the following capabilities: 2WD, 4 Part-Time, 4 Full-Time, neutral, 4-Low.
Can you swap NP249 sensor in Jeep Grand Cherokee?
You do however NEED the shift tab from the transfer case you are swapping in, the long tab on the 249 will not work. The NP249 sensor WILL NOT work in the 231, as the threaded portion is about 3 times longer. I attempted to shim it to no avail.
When did the NP249 transfer case come out?
This transfer case was manufactured by New Process. This model is a chain driven, The output is on the driver-side with center rear output. The NP249 was used in Jeeps. This unit has been utilized in Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer from 1993 to 1998.
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 242 the same as the 249?
The 242 and 249 both share the same front case half, meaning you use all the parts from the 242, with the exception of the 249 input, 249 planetary set, and 249 front case half. You will need to drill an access hole for the mode fork roll pin.
What kind of transfer case does a Jeep Grand Cherokee use?
NP249: Full time transfer case used exclusively in 93-98 ZJ Grand Cherokees with 4 full time and 4 low. The 249 utilizes a vicious coupler used in conjunction with the center differential found in the 242.
This transfer case was manufactured by New Process. This model is a chain driven, The output is on the driver-side with center rear output. The NP249 was used in Jeeps. This unit has been utilized in Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer from 1993 to 1998.
You do however NEED the shift tab from the transfer case you are swapping in, the long tab on the 249 will not work. The NP249 sensor WILL NOT work in the 231, as the threaded portion is about 3 times longer. I attempted to shim it to no avail.
What kind of case does a jeep NP249 have?
The NP249 was manufactured with manual shift, it is a full-time, 2.72:1 ratio, and has a magnesium case has either 4WD full-time, neutral and low 4WD. These units have 23 spline inputs and 27 spline slip rear outputs.
