XJ transfer case

BigRed · 02-25-2012, 10:49 PM

I have a 92 Jeep Cherokee XJ Laredo edition. I'm trying to find out what type of Transfer Case I have. It appears that there are 4 types that went into XJs over the course of the XJ existence. Anyone know how to tell which one is which?

Plus. I need a replacement for the one I have. If you have one let me know.

Thanks,
-Dave

biggin69 · 02-25-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRed

I have a 92 Jeep Cherokee XJ Laredo edition. I'm trying to find out what type of Transfer Case I have. It appears that there are 4 types that went into XJs over the course of the XJ existence. Anyone know how to tell which one is which?

Plus. I need a replacement for the one I have. If you have one let me know.

Thanks,
-Dave

Did you climb under it and see if the tag is still on it?

underpowered · 02-25-2012, 11:19 PM

i most likely do not have the shift patterns in the corect order.

there was the NP242. it should have teh following options 4wd full time-4wd hi part time-2wd-n-4wd low part time.

the np231 with 2wd-4wdhi-n-4wd low

these were the only 2 available in 1992. so if you have a 4wd full time option, you have the 242, if no full time 4wd option, you have the 231. the 231 is the more desirable of the two.

there are some minor differences within the cases themselves over the years, so you need to find one out of a similar year, (1991 and newer i believe) as the older ones had a different spline count on the input.

Coppertop · 02-26-2012, 12:03 AM

Yep ,check the tag...
http://www.lunghd.com/Downloads_and_...tification.pdf

Theres a few(XJ'S) sitting at You-Pull
http://www.upullandpay.com/cincinnati/search-inventory

Nick

BigRed · 02-26-2012, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by underpowered

i most likely do not have the shift patterns in the corect order.

there was the NP242. it should have teh following options 4wd full time-4wd hi part time-2wd-n-4wd low part time.

the np231 with 2wd-4wdhi-n-4wd low

these were the only 2 available in 1992. so if you have a 4wd full time option, you have the 242, if no full time 4wd option, you have the 231. the 231 is the more desirable of the two.

there are some minor differences within the cases themselves over the years, so you need to find one out of a similar year, (1991 and newer i believe) as the older ones had a different spline count on the input.

I must have the NP 242. I have the 4wd full time and part time option.

Thanks for your help. Now to find one.

solar1 · 02-26-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRed

I must have the NP 242. I have the 4wd full time and part time option.

Thanks for your help. Now to find one.

I have one that I pulled from a 92. Still connected to an AW4. I'll let it go cheap. Located inBerea south of Lexington.

BigRed · 02-26-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by solar1

I have one that I pulled from a 92. Still connected to an AW4. I'll let it go cheap. Located inBerea south of Lexington.

Cool. How much? PM me.

solar1 · 02-26-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRed

Cool. How much? PM me.

How about 125 and you get a spare AW4 tranny? I need it gone. Still connected to the 4.0,but we can separate it quickly if you are interested. They are sitting on a pallet in the back yard under a tarp.

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BigRed · 02-27-2012, 06:08 PM

I think I see the problem. Not sure if the crack is the origin of the problem or a result of something else. The holes are easy to see but there is also a crack that went around.

I guess you could say Crack killed my jeep. I need to call Dr. Jeep.

solar1 · 02-27-2012, 07:44 PM

Ouch. I just sent some pics for you.

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underpowered · 02-27-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRed

I think I see the problem. Not sure if the crack is the origin of the problem or a result of something else. The holes are easy to see but there is also a crack that went around.

I guess you could say Crack killed my jeep. I need to call Dr. Jeep.

they are known for chain issues. did the exact same thing to the 242 in my cherokee. and the 249 in the grand, but it split all the way in half.

Coppertop · 02-28-2012, 10:08 AM

Yep,that's a problem..Any luck finding a good one?

Nick

BigRed · 02-28-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Coppertop

Yep,that's a problem..Any luck finding a good one?

Nick

soler1 has one down in Brea, KY that looks goods. Kind of a far drive but if it's the best one then I will make the drive.

Do you think there might be one closer to Cincinnati?

I know that U pull n Pay has some Cherokees but with them you aren't sure of the condition of the parts.

02-25-2012, 10:49 PM	#1
BigRed My jeep ate my wallet Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: cincinnati Posts: 31	XJ transfer case I have a 92 Jeep Cherokee XJ Laredo edition. I'm trying to find out what type of Transfer Case I have. It appears that there are 4 types that went into XJs over the course of the XJ existence. Anyone know how to tell which one is which? Plus. I need a replacement for the one I have. If you have one let me know. Thanks, -Dave __________________ If my life's a joke, how much further is it to the punchline

02-25-2012, 11:19 PM	#3
underpowered They call me......Scuba Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Burlington, KY Posts: 292	i most likely do not have the shift patterns in the corect order. there was the NP242. it should have teh following options 4wd full time-4wd hi part time-2wd-n-4wd low part time. the np231 with 2wd-4wdhi-n-4wd low these were the only 2 available in 1992. so if you have a 4wd full time option, you have the 242, if no full time 4wd option, you have the 231. the 231 is the more desirable of the two. there are some minor differences within the cases themselves over the years, so you need to find one out of a similar year, (1991 and newer i believe) as the older ones had a different spline count on the input. __________________ beat up rusted out k5

02-26-2012, 12:03 AM	#4
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	Yep ,check the tag... http://www.lunghd.com/Downloads_and_...tification.pdf Theres a few(XJ'S) sitting at You-Pull http://www.upullandpay.com/cincinnati/search-inventory Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

02-27-2012, 06:08 PM	#9
BigRed My jeep ate my wallet Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: cincinnati Posts: 31	I think I see the problem. Not sure if the crack is the origin of the problem or a result of something else. The holes are easy to see but there is also a crack that went around. I guess you could say Crack killed my jeep. I need to call Dr. Jeep. Attached Thumbnails __________________ If my life's a joke, how much further is it to the punchline

02-28-2012, 10:08 AM	#12
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	Yep,that's a problem..Any luck finding a good one? Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

02-27-2012, 07:44 PM	#10
solar1 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Berea, KY Posts: 61	Ouch. I just sent some pics for you. Sent from Sputnik. Please send more Tang.