Comparing NP/NV Transfer Cases
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- Опубліковано 5 бер 2019
- My new daily Jeep has a NV247 transfer case and it DO NOT WORK for me... Lets take a minute to explain why and figure out which common Jeep transfer case would be a better option..
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I have done this swap on two V8 ZJ's and on a I6 WJ. Both 96 Zj's had the binding 249 issue so I swapped in a 242 out of a XJ and I6 ZJ. The shifter worked fine just needed the linkage adjusted. You do need to use the shift plate that the linkage attaches to from the 249. The only parts that I needed to do the swap was the case and 242 shifter bezel. There are a pair of plugs that need swapping behind the evic to make the display work if equipped with evic. The 99WJ I6 247 to 242 swap needed a rear drive shaft, 242 shifter assembly, wiring harness to get the dash light to work.
Just found this channel. I installed a 242 selec-trac TC into my 2004 jeep wrangler 2 years ago. I absolutely love it.
Not a swap you ever see. Awesome.
@@jeepinbanditrider when I finally am able to afford a TJ I’ll be swapping in a 242.
How hard was that swap? I know of people swapping 249's and 247's for 242's, but I've never seen a 242 swap into a Wrangler. I assume you'd need different drive shafts but should bolt right up?
My 97 XJ came with the np242 and I also had the issues you described with it not wanting to shift back and forth between 2wd and 4x4 part time, I adjusted the linkage a few times and it still did the same thing, I found that backing up a few feet helps. I swapped an np231 in and I couldn't be happier, it shifts between 2wd and 4x4 like it should, and I never really used the full time option on the 242 so it was no big loss.
Awesome videos dude! Very informative for a guy fairly new to the Jeep community and my 95 ZJ with NP231 and 3.73s with trashlock works great! Keep the vids coming.
I ONLY drive Cherokees with the 242 they’re harder to find but they’re out there. It seems as though the higher trim levels had it as an option.
Looking forward to seeing the swap. Great vid & analysis as always. 👍
Thanks!
Thank you . You are very Knowledgeable on this topic. I'm ditching my 247j. In my wj for the 231j
My 91 XJ limited has the 242 which I engage fulltime in October and disengage it in April.
231 is my choice! Got two backups in addition to the one I’m running now. There is so much after market for the 231 , you can pretty much build a hd unit. Great video brother!
that is definitely true. much more than the 242 in the after market
I have a 2000 WJ Laredo with the 4.7 (I know) and was able to locate the one 242HD in Washington State at a junkyard 200 miles away. The 247 is still sitting on the shelf as a backup, but boy is that 2wd with Varilocks nice! You are right tho, different length front/rear driveshafts are needed. *Side note* If you use a 242 from a 4.0, the input/output shafts have different spline counts than the V8. Now my Jeep is even more of a Frankenstein than when I got it.
The 4.7 is a great engine people just don't care take of it and blame the engine.
Just one thing, my Jeep has the NP242 and it is the best transfer case ever! I finally found an SYE that I can put in it. I also have the problem that it gets stuck in Part-Time sometimes. That is supposed to happen. The way I solved this is by shifting (if I can) while going 15 MPH while in neutral. And it usually goes right into 2WD from Full-Time. And if it doesn’t then I take the shifter and put it in Part-Time because it is stuck there, then I put it in drive and hit the gas just a tad bit. Then I shift it into 2WD and it goes right in. It is all just a matter of lining it all up. Sometimes I park it just perfect that when I put it in neutral, I can shift it from 2WD all the way to Part-Time-Lo and back again over and over again and it is just shifting in and out of them perfectly. Anyway thanks for the video keep up the great work.
Wonder if getting stuck in part time mode has anything to do with not using the 4WD often? I had a heck of a time getting my 98 ZJ into part time and full time when I first got it and come to find out the previous owner never used the 4WD in 150k miles LOL...explained why it was such a pain but since then I've ran it through all 4WD settings and haven't had the problem sense...I had the 4 full time to 4 part time getting stuck in part time issue as well which seems to have gone away with more frequent 4WD usage. I also shift it while I am moving with no throttle application just rolling down the road.
I have the 247 in my wj should I use the mopar fluid when I change it thanks for the great videos keep it up👍
I have the same setup in my WJ. 01 4.7 with 247. I have a 231 waiting to be beefed up to put in mine.
The standard transfer case for the XJ's was Command Trac, however Selec-Trac was optional.
My 96 ZJ had the 249 Quadra-Trac, it worked great, had 232k on it and the viscous coupler failed in it making it a part time 4WD at that point, but was amazed where it would go being just full time 4WD.
My 98 ZJ has selec-trac, and rear limited slip. With it in full time mode the back end wants to go sideways on you, so that may be an issue on your WJ.
My wj 4.0 has selec-trac and it does great in the snow, especially in part-time 4wd, Thx bro’s...Central Jersey in the House!
Yea man! So you know what I mean with the snow. One the transfer case is locked in part-time there isnt much stopping that Jeep
I have 93 xj sport with ax-15 manual transmission and the NP231. My goal is to change over to 242. This is daily driver with only occasional light off road needs, I live in Greater Seattle area, which means dealing with rain, and hear the 242 in full time makes difference for that. We also seem to get snow every other year in more than a few inches + driving into mountains via pass gets heavy snow (231 in part time has handled that like a boss).
The only catch I’ve heard for dropping 242 from another Xj in is that input shaft needs to swapped from medium to short + have to buy that from shop like Novak because xj with manual never came from factory with 242. Given this is daily driver and not going off-road much, will the regular 242 hold up, or is 242HD better even for this?
So I’m looking at a 2000 ZJ Laredo with the 4.7.. in the interior pics of the center console it shows the only options being 4 full time and 4LO and it’s labeled Quadra-Trac II.. so which NV tcase would that be and is it a strong one? Goals would be a 4in lift and maybe 34s
You exactly described how the nv247 drives but it’s great if you’re just drifting around in the snow. the other thing is that it can crow hop on full lock to the left on dry pavement
Yea man. between the V8 and the variloks that thing hoons around a snowy parking lot. My 242 crow hops when it gets stuck between part time and 2wd. gave me a damn heart attack the first few times
NP242s also came optional in Jeep XJs and MJs by the way...
Yea, I was way off on that. haha. Good call
They also came in 98-99 Dodge Durangos and the Dodge Dakota (although I have never seen a Selec-Trac Dodge Dakota), I've seen several Durangos with the selec-trac 4WD though usually in a NP/NV242HD model, which gave you a slightly wider chain.
P.S. I'd love to get a MJ with selec-trac, it would be a great daily driver.
@@wildbill23c the Dakota only ever got the awd/4wd version without rwd sadly. Early durangos got the 2wd/awd/4wd then later got the awd only.
@@shadow105720 Really? The 1 Dakota I found a few months ago had the factory Selec-Trac system with 2WD/4 part time/4 full time/neutral/4 lo. Wasn't an owner conversion, it was factory, and the build sheet showed it as well...should have kept the VIN so I could show you...its pretty odd to see anything but the part time 4WD in the Dakota, maybe newer versions of it had an AWD setting, but I've never seen it, closest thing was that late 90's I think a 98 Dakota that had the NP242HD in it.
My question is can you swap a Jeep that came with a 247 to the 242 and will it operate just like if your Jeep came with a 242? Also is there anything extra that you need? Or do you literally just swap the transfer cases and the hardware for the shift cables etc and that’s it? I really want select trac in my wj
I picked up my first 04 WJ. If Turing around was the issue, why not go 4 low while turning around and 4 high while plowing?
My 2000/1 Jeep Cherokee 4ltr Classic had a 242 I also have one in my UK spec Cherokee/Liberty 2.4 CRD but god the leaver to change modes is crap at times its a bugger to get it to change into low and out of low if I did much off roading I would get one of those Novac shifters.
I think the WJ that came with the 242HD was said to be equipped with a tow package from the factory. Or so is what I have heard of it. And that the most popular year for that was 2002 .
1999 WJ v8 Quadra track 2. I bought it without a front drive shaft and drove it for a year. It off tossed well in sand and trails. It does have factory JK wheels and tires.
My guess is the front shaft was removed due to the lift it seems to have. Any thoughts on possible issues?
Probably removed Bc they vibrate with a lift. Mine sure did, and I only had 2.5” of lift. I switched to a Double Cardan front driveshaft. I’m following D&E’s example and doing a 242 swap. I’m running 3.5” rear and 4” front lift, and a Rzeppa front DS like is stock on our WJs would blow up at those angles.
I have a 247L but I've been thinking about upgrading later in life to a 242HD
Can you do a video swapping the 247. I have a wj with quadra trac 2 with the 247 and I'm also looking into swapping it out.
yep. that video is definitely coming when the weather warms up
I like the np249 in my 97 zj TSI 5.2, all stock and does great for all I’ve needed so far.
Yea, when they are working they are a fin transfer case. The viscous couplers tend to go out and are expensive to replace, but if yours is working, then rock on
i just bought an NP242 for my xj, i haven’t installed it yet so i’ll wait for your video for tips
also xjs got the 242 as an option, my brother’s had one stock
Yea, I was way off on that. Not sure what I was thinking
Looking at a wj with select track, hopefully will pick it up for under $1k
I hope you get it for your good price! I love The Wj's....good luck!
Thank You for the great content. QUESTION. Can I flat tow behind my motorhome ( 4 wheels on ground) a 96 ZJ with the 249 transfer case? I tested by putting transfer case in neutral and transmission in park and zj moves freely forward and reverse as I push it. Ssme thing happens if transfer case is in neutral and transmission in neutral, I wonder what's safer. Please someone with experience on this reply. I have a trip coming soon and need to know.
For my towing points I'm good. Jeep has a heavy duty winch mount with d rings and it's sandwiched over the unibody frame.. (1996 5.2 V8 with full time 4wd 249 transfer case, automatic transmission)
I would think it might burn out the viscous coupler faster. But This is just based on a lot of “I think” and “maybe”
Try with the 242 hd the next time you get from off road and want to place it in 2 wheel and you feel it’s stuck in part time 4 wheel place your drive shifter in reverse for three ft then stop place drive in N and shift transfercase into 2 wheel drive.
I have a 2002 jeep wj with 4.7 and 242 HD selec-track got vari-lok for the rear not installed yet. Engine replace starting tomorrow will get it back next week. Sometime near future I’ll find vari-lok front then rebuild both and install.
Great info
So it differentiates front to rear even in 4 low?
Well that would be the problem with Progressive-On-Demand NP/NVs and Torque-On-Demand BWs, they send power to front wheels only when there is slippage on back wheels and while its okay for dry climates where roads are mostly dry, and mostly you have to tackle dirt and sand. But in wet climates like rain and snow, it's not exactly well-functioning. The part time and full time doesn't make a much difference, apart from the optional '4wd Auto' mode, but on-demand is quite different.
hello, the video is great... do you know how to install a jeep cherokee xj transfer case from a grand cherokee 242hd if anyone knows, please help, thanks in advance
just got back from my local pnp there was a wj v8 with its 242 sitting in the cargo area but im in northern ca also sad to see a 98 limited 5.9 zj in the pnp
Seriously!.. Those 5.9s are getting rare
ya it was fully optioned blk on blk all the 5.9 unique stuff had been grabbed up was looking at its dana 44a lsd axle my 95 zj has the dana 35 open diff
I put a 242HD from an 02 V8 in my 04 Limited, I have the 4.7HO and it had Quadra Drive. The best thing I ever did for it, and with the Vari Lok axles it is a beast in the snow. The driveshaft does have to be from the 242, the 247 is a different length. I put a SYE on mine so I had to replace it anyway.
Heck yea bud. That sounds awesome. I am currently swapping in a 242J into my 4.7, but if i find an HD I will swap again
@@DEInTheGarage the 242J is the exact 242HD code they are the same. I have a 242 J several dealers have looked up and told me the 242 J is the same as the 242 HD.
Wow you did what I want to do because I know it would be a beast in the snow. Did this bolt up to the tranny with no issues? What were the exact steps you took?
@@gregj.gotham4402 242HD has a wider chain than a standard 242J. The most common place to find a 242HD is in the Durangos with the 5.9L 360 V8.
doing a 242HD with rear drive shaft and shifter. getting rid of the popping 247.
Nice!
my 95 zj 5.2 drives great till I go to back down my driveway the 249 locks the front an rear I have a zj 242 waiting in my shed
The Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Comanche, and Liberty got the option of the Selec-Trac 242 transfer case.
Command Trac 231 was the standard transfer case in the Cherokee, Comanche, and Liberty...as well as the early Wranglers.
The Grand Cherokee from 93-98 had the 249 Quadra-Trac transfer case
The Grand Cherokee from 99-04 had the 247 Quadra-Trac transfer case even if you have Quadra-Drive, that just adds the limited slip front/rear differentials
The Grand Cherokee standard 4WD system was quadra-trac, the quadra-drive and selec-trac were additional cost optional upgrades. In the 93 and I think 94 Grand Cherokee the Command-Trac was optional as well but I don't recall ever seeing one equipped that way from the factory, everyone went with quadra-trac or selec-trac it seems.
I have a 2001 XJ Limited with a 242 and Chrysler 8.25.
Can someone please tell me the difference between the 242 and 244? It's hard to find information on the 244 but from what I gather, they do similar things.
same as a 242, but electronically shifted instead of the manual lever
Hi there, love the channel and have been subbed for quite some time now, nice work. I have a question about the 249 T-Case, I just pulled my case from my 97 ZJ 5.2 and the input shaft is the 23 spline and is 13/16’s of an inch long, it’s pretty short. My question is did the 249 with the short shafts come in the 4.0 in line 6 cylinder engines and will it be ok to install the short shaft behind the v-8. The Jeep did drive before with this short guy in it but I have not driven it much at all and it did lack power but I think that may be due to other issues, I heard no grinding or anything like that, which would lead me to believe it was engaging the gears but I thought I would ask just to be sure, and if you can make sense of this rambling comment then I will have even more faith in your knowledge and trust your answer. Thanks for the help, sorry for all of this squawking in the squawking squawk box squawker!!
Just found your channel and loving it! Actually Dan H (Project Dan H) recommended it to me. Thanks Dan!! 😃. I have the 242 in my 2000 XJ and love it. Living in the PNW I throw it in Full Time come winter and mountain roads here I come! 🐞IIII🐞
Heck yea! Dan is awesome. Thanks for checking out the channel. I love an XJ with a 242!
D&E In The Garage - you are so welcome! Dan leaves the funniest comments on my videos. When you get a chance check out my channel ❤️🐞
If you are planning on using your WJ for plowing and maybe towing and want a 242. I'd recommend getting yourself a 242 HD . I think they came in 1998 1999 Durango and Dakota. It may be a better one for you especially when it comes to plowing and the amount of times going forward and reverse during plowing. Simple because the HD case has larger components to handle the extra abuse...
Yes cherokees and mostly the pre 97s and also wks came with the 242
I need a heavy duty rebuild kit for my 242
Did you ever make the swap? This video got me thinking, there are no decent videos on checking the status of the vari-locks, such as old age or too little/too much friction modifier. Love your delivery man, keep it up.
I built the new case, but have not swapped it in yet. I will put together a video on testing Variloks
@@DEInTheGarage Awesome, your radiator swap video saved my behind and my trans cooler is sitting in the back seat.
Question.....Ok In My 01 I have not yet experienced the same as you did....But my plan is to start with a Tourqe lunchbox locker in my D30....would that maybe not Cure your issue but Help?
If you have QuadraDrive as I do then the D30 is a Varilok LSD and cannot be upgrqaded to a lunchbox locker (though honestly, Varilok is better than a lunchbox locker as it is smooth and quiet). If i have SelecTrac or QuadraTrac then a lunchbox locker would be an upgrade as the diffs on those are open from the facroty
@@DEInTheGarage My Question is this then.....A Lsd no mind you I wont be. Only Rock crawling out here in the West.....But it is a thing I'm getting into. So do you think I may be ok for a while without trussing my 30?
@@m2003h The only way you can upgrade a varilock axle to a locker you will have to change the whole carrier out with a non varilock carrier. Honestly IDK if I would put a locker in an axle with the 247 transfer case.
i got the 98 laredo 5.2 so probably the NV249. if i have to plow snow with a vehicle im buying at least a 3/4ton truck.
I have had jeeps throughout my 58 yrs. I have ran all types of transfer cases. Currently I have a 97 ZJ 318 and 249 tc. When i started with her people said to swap a 242 in there. I planned to. Never got around to it. So i ran with it. I went to Dans drive line here in Vegas a asked him to swap. Why was the answer. I said it wasnt a very stout tc. Then I was schooled. There have been off road racers who have only used that tc. I learned as far as durability it was on par. What was done is the front drive shaft was shit canned and put a custom shaft in there basically with two u joints. I DO NOT ROCK CLIMB. Did not build it for that. Mud snow four x roads. She is a beast. Runs 33s and 4 inch lift. Steering gear box adapted to that. Front and rear sway bars adjustable. I have pulled cjs xjs and various other makes. Yes my dumb ass has been stuck to and been pulled out. All Im saying is to each his own. I have not had any issues with the 249.
May I ask what beefed up kit did you put in your 249 transfer case
The 247 is an awesome transfer case IF maintained correctly less that 2 spins of differential action between lock up or slip to the other axle, i had 300,000 yes it went off road in it, use the correct fluid in it change it frequently and it is fine it never let me stranded
could you have been confused with the front axle lock up , i have had all 4 tires spinning on the WJ, when the VariLocks work they are like a locker, the Slip is minimal again IF maintained and using a tire under 32"
I have a 231 waiting to go into my 97 ZJ to replace the 249. I hope I won't need to switch drive shafts with my lift (went from internal to longer external shaft).
When I went from my 249 to 231 i was able to use my factory drive shaft. What is your diff setup?
@@83countrysquire D44a
@@KJsProjects OK well thats the diff i put in mine this fall. now since you already have working setup i think you should be fine. I want from d35 to dana 44 in back which made me have to shorten my drive shaft
@@83countrysquire is you 231 an internal or external tail housing? Im going internal (249) to external (231). I read online that I will need to shorten the DS about an inch or two. If so, I'm hoping my 4.5 lift will take up the slack.
Kyle White I have about a 4 inch lift in Barney.... how long is your current drive shaft?
Get the NP242HD like I have in my wj right now
That is my plan. Definitely the best option
My WJ was 2wd I swapped it to 4x4 and I went with a 231HD transfercase I tried the 247 but I hated the way it acted out riding trails
Nice! Where did you get the 231HD from a Dodge?
D&E In The Garage it came out of a Durango we had up here at the junk yard
@@team_suv7778 Did you have to swap input shafts? What else did you have to change?
Ben Bailey i bought a 23 spline 4x4 42re and the 231 tranfercase slipped right on but I had 100s of different transfercases to choose from because I work at a junkyard and there were some transfercases that should have fit but the splines were different so I guess there is different splines also I had to change the crossmember and the rear drive shaft I had to go to a 32 spline driveshaft from an 04 Jeep overlander and cut about 2 inches off the output shaft of the transfer case because the output shaft was to long and the driveshaft was hanging a good ways over the yoke but it’s all done I’ll make a video of my Jeep on the rack today at lunch to show everything I had to do
@@team_suv7778 Gotcha. Yeah I think the 45/545 rfe has different splines. I do know the shaft is longer on the 45/545rfe transfer cases.
Hey Dude, another great commentary! My 2000 Grand has a 247 w/ a Dana44 rear & Dana30 up front without a tow package yet the it's a quadra-trac 11system. It may be because I don't have Veri-locks? I don't know yet it'll go anywhere off-road!, factory oddball? I'm interested in your feedback.Thanks man.
The only difference in quadratrac and quadradrive is the varilock axles. wjjeeps.com is a good site for these WJ's. Alot of really good information.
my old 97 grand would get stuck in part time also when shifting to 2 hi. To get out of part time put the transmission in to reverse and gun it about 6- 10 feet and it should pop back into 2 hi everytime. Eventhough that was annoying, it was a good transfer case While i had the jeep
Please try this. A jeeper told me this years ago and I got it to work in both my Quadra drive 2 WJs. Drop it into 4 low, 1st gear...THEN pull the e-brake up 2 clicks. This puts just enough drag on the all 4 wheels to engage the diff in the transfer case and you essentially have factory lockers. Not sure if that will change you mind about a swap, but might help with plowing the driveway. Thanks for the great content.
That is certainly something I will try, but even before this I wanted to swap in a 242. I tow in the summer and like having 2wd. I appreciate the suggestion though. I will be interested to see if I can get that work
I'm not following you on this. If you put the 247 in 4Lo Part-Time, this locks the front to the rear. There is no more "engaging the diff" in the transfer case. It's locked as if there isn't a differential. And lockers would apply to the differentials on the axles, not the differential in the transfer case. Did you mean to put it in 4Hi Full-Time and then partly engage the parking brake to get 4Hi part-Time (locked front-to-rear)?
Baaaahahaha!
Did I or did I not say pretty much exactly this ;) I am doing a 242hd swap soon, this spring in my v8 wj. Found one for 300. My 247 has begun slipping and does not engage the fronts.
The 247 works for....sand. Mud. But that is really it. Low is the thing for that but the 2.72 reduction and the binding on dry is bleh. It doesn't do what we want.
Best to do 242hd with truetracs front and rear or locker rear truetrac front.
I have understood that to handle that shifting problem you said is to put it in reverse and then drive a couple feet and then forward into the right tcase gear.
Haha.. Yep, you called it!
Xj had the 242 also in the last couple...the classic edition
Yep, I was way off on that one. my bad
XJ had 242 as an option almost its whole productuon run with exception of the first few model years. As mentioned in other comments it was optional in the Commanche as well.
My 1998 dodge durango has a 242
I’ve got a 247 in my 02 With the 4.7 HO motor and I really wanna swap into the 242HD. I’ve seen different ones online for like $250-350 sometimes more. To my understanding this wouldn’t yield any better fuel economy which is okay. I would just rather have the 2wd and be able to swap it into 4 if I need it. This is far down on my to do list. Still gotta fix my power steering leak, some suspension issues and then look into different tires and wheels. Mine are shitty 33 inch MTs. Might go down to a 32
I know people who have swapped from a 247 to a 242 or 231 and have seen some gains in MPG. Of course, that is not the point. It is nice to have 2wd whether you are towing or just want to do a Grand Cherokee burnout. haha
D&E In The Garage i wouldn’t complain about some MPG gains. Without adding on miles for my slow odometer from bigger tires I get like 8.5-9.5 MPG
3 out of the 4 xjs iv had came with the 242 t case. My 93 came with the 231
Yea, I was wildly off on that statement. wasn't thinking haha
@@DEInTheGarage Keep up the good work guys! Your channel reinspired the jeeper in me to get out in my garage and rebuild my 4.0 that I almost gave up on. And now I'm dailying my xj again. 👍👍
Hell yea man! that is something awesome to hear!
Hey D&E, so my steering box is going out but it’s expensive as hell any suggestions
Junk yard would be the only option, though it is important to note that Jeep steering boxes develop a LOT of play as they age, but it is not usually a sign they are failing. There is a way to tighten them a bit if that is the issue you are having
D&E In The Garage unfortunately I’m bleeding fluid which I originally thought was a power steering leak then took it to Jeep to get some recalls fixed and they told me it was a steering box. Priced me at $600 to get it done for parts and labor. But I’ve found used ones on EBay but that sounds risky
@@andrewmarshall777 What vehicle is this on?
D&E In The Garage A 2002 grand Cherokee with the V8 4.7HO motor
@@andrewmarshall777 I do not know what your comfort level with working on your Jeep is, but there could be a number of other issues causing your power steering to leak without it being the box that needs replacing. First, those Jeep have extra power steering lines as the fan is run off the power steering pump, so it could be just a line that is leaking (that is WAY more common than the box leaking), and even if it is the box, it is just a seal in the box. It is probably the main seal where the pitman arm attaches and that could be replaced if you wanted to. BleepinJeep has a video on it. Lastly, you could get a steering box that isnt leaking from a Junk yard for liek $50 and swap it yourself in a few hours. Just some other options which cost less than $600
And hey I work at a junk yard I’ll see if we have any 242hd transfer cases
Hey, thanks! Where are you located?
I’m in Covington Ga my man
D&E In The Garage I’m in Covington Ga my man
I got 242 on my 1996 YJ
1999Dodge Dakota nv242 d is the same as the 242hd
Doug... We need to talk!
Hell yea buddy! I smell a project..
I have a 99 WJ and it has a 242
I'm going to go to my local you upull it yard. We have a lot of old dodges and Jeep's and Durango's. You need to hit me up with some kind of line to you that way you know where the honey hole is. I'm only right up the road in PA.
Why dont you try putting weight in the back if its swaying? Or even different tires perhaps? Idr do you have the stock goodyears on that? If so thats your problem. Just some food for thought. Either way looking forward to the video of the swap! Btw check out what i did with my WJ today! i think youll like it!
Yea, the tires are some old (hardened and cracking) all seasons and the ass end had no weight in it. All good suggestions. I definitely want to lose the 17" rims for 16's and get some good tires. Even before this I was flirting with the idea of swapping in a 242 as that is my favorite T-case, but this sealed that deal
@@DEInTheGarage better see if itll fit the 16s on my wj i only had a pinky tip space and i didnt like that. Ive got 17 red dirt road steel rims. Usa made. For the tires id definitely gets a new set. Im willing to bet if u have some better tires youd had different experience. Ive got selec trac II. Going to be installing some arb air lockers this summer. Btw check out the most recent wj video i put up. Happend to save a swift drivers behind hah
@@BuBBz You can do 16s in a wj if you go with steelies. Aluminum 16s are too thick and don't leave room for that giant caliper up front.
Lots of early WJs came with stock 16s. My 99 had them. I’m rolling on early JK rubicon 17” wheels now. I can’t seem to sell my 16s at all.
Totally unrelated, your beard is fuckin awesome man 👍
Haha.. thanks buddy
So it's only the transfer that's limited slip and not the diffs!?
It depends. If you have QuadraDrive then you have limited slip transfer case AND differentials. if you have QuadraTrak then it is only the t-case
@@DEInTheGarage Quadra drive! It's so I know to put the friction additive in the diffs aswell as the transfer box! Many thx dude! Keep the vids coming!
So quadratrac 2 isn't that great then?
In my opinion, no. I like having the 2wd option and without the limited slip differential which QuadraDrive has, you lose a lot of grip
my 95 has a 242 my 96 has a 231 and they all are xj
I have a 242hd tranfer case
Is it for sale? haha
@@DEInTheGarage yea why not 🤷🏻♂️
What's so special about the HD case?
Get nv244 dodge durango
242HD all the way brotha
The 247 is a junk T-case. I'm looking at an overland and doing a swap. I want the H.O. with the select-trac.
Or a 242 AMC
Maybe just add some weight to the rear
you could mod ur nv247 to manual control by putting in a pump to pump oil to the device that locks the diff
really? This is the first i have heard of this. very interesting
@@DEInTheGarage i might be wrong , but i think the nv247 uses a hydraulic pump to lock the diff
How do u know if u have varilok axles cuz I have 04 se 4.7v8 but not sure how to tell?
@@tommyjones751 Quadra drive has varilok. Quadra trac does not. Should say one or the other on your transfer case shifter.
Hi Doug and Eric! Is your Gmail address still valid?
It is, i forget to check it sometimes though. Did you send us an email?
@@DEInTheGarage No problem. Yes I did. Could you check if you received it? If not, I'll send it back.
Maybe just add some weight to your rear
There is no way I could follow that number salad
You confused 4wd part time and full time. Full time is 4wd for tarmac and 2wd part time is for off road.
247s can lock 100% in LOW...
True. I eventually tried to plow like that, but it made it hard to get enough speed going to push the pile
Wow you americans are really not for any advanced mehanics which needed just some minimum but correct service.. probablly wrong fluids in tc and diffs... no friction modifiers etc... take a look on lada niva its for you.
Well that would be the problem with Progressive-On-Demand NP/NVs and Torque-On-Demand BWs, they send power to front wheels only when there is slippage on back wheels and while its okay for dry climates where roads are mostly dry, and mostly you have to tackle dirt and sand. But in wet climates like rain and snow, it's not exactly well-functioning. The part time and full time doesn't make a much difference, apart from the optional '4wd Auto' mode, but on-demand is quite different.
My 247 does awesome in the rain & snow in 4 Full-Time mode.