95 grand cherokee questions bout up-grades.

[studabaker]

i have a 1995 grand cherokee. its the 5.2L automatic. the transmission slips and i was wondering about an up grade or should i just have it rebuilt? also, i heard you can up grade the transfer case with an np231. i know i might have to change the shaft but do i have to find a certain year? what about axles? and does anyone have a hook up with a place to get a cheap(but good) lift kit?

 

[SteelHeadz]

If you have a 42RE, you can upgrade it to a 44RE found on a the same year make and model up to 1998. 46RE was introduced in the 98 models also paired with the NV242 or the NV249. However, i don't know everything involved in the swap. I hope this helps a bit.

 

[studabaker]

thanks. i think i have the np 242 transfer case. im not real worried about the transmission but would like to have 2wd as well as 4wd. like i said, i was told the np231 would help me with that but not sure if i have to have a certain year.

 

[studabaker]

i went a head and bought a np231 transfer case out of a 97 cherokee. now my question is, do i have to add or do anything else besides maybe the input shaft?? otherwise, will it bolt right in?
if anyone can add input, id appreciate it...

 

[xjmarc]

You can get the imput from Novak, I swapped a 242 into my old 93ZJ (had a 249 which is prob what you have since it is AWD and the 242 has a 2wd mode) and I had to adjust the shifter linkage a but but other than that it bolted in and I used the same drive shafts. Good luck those top bolts are a PITA.

 

[studabaker]

so do i need to sell the np231 and find a 242? or will the np231 do the same thing?
thanks for the input

 

[xjmarc]

Keep the 231. IMO it is a stronger box. The 242 has 2hi, 4hi part time, 4hi full time and 4lo. The 231 has those but not 4hi full time. There is a lot more aftermarket support for the 231 as well.

 

[studabaker]

so the 231 turns out to really be the 231J. hey steelheadz, are you referring to the transmission? also, i guess i have a 249 transfer case.
if anyone has any pointers on what to watch/difficulties during transfer case swap, id like any tips....

 

[xjmarc]

The J stands for Jeep. Get a transmission jack and you'll thank yourself later.