JACKED88 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Given the option of a 231 or a 242 transfer case, which would you choose? And why? (4.0, auto trans, daily driver, no ice or snow, no rock crawling, 4x4 only used as needed while off road in light to moderate mud) Although I probably don't need it, I'm leaning towards the versatility of the 242's full time 4x4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 For off road most people prefer the 231 because it supposedly is stronger and it has much better aftermarket support for upgrades. On the road having full time 4wd (awd) available is nice, especially in winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 242 is great for what you're needing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 i had a 231, but replaced it with a 242 when i upgraded to an AX-15.. the 231 was a good tc but I wanted full time 4wd when it started poring rain while i was unlucky enough to be in the Comanche. however i have been unable to use it because i haven't hooked up the shifter linkage after the transmission swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrawombat Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 For off road most people prefer the 231 because it supposedly is stronger and it has much better aftermarket support for upgrades. On the road having full time 4wd (awd) available is nice, especially in winter. I wish I could find the differences in the torque ratings for each case since that's what people go by when they claim the 231 is stronger than the 242. The difference is relatively small and 99% of the rigs on here don't even come close to the max torque capacity of either. I prefer the 242 because it has all the capabilities of the 231 off-road, plus it gives you more options for on-road traveling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 The New Venture web site used to have a chart with the torque ratings. The 231 was marginally stronger, but not much. And I've wheeled with guys in NAXJA NAC who had 242s and never saw one break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepman Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I Prefer the 242 for the Full time if and when needed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKED88 Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Great feedback guys.Thanks! I figured the full time versatility of the 242 would make it the obvious choice but thought I'd throw it out there for discussion. 242 it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Only negative with the 242 is, since there's an open spider gear differential in there, one *really* slipping/spinning tire (like a single tire on ice) is enough to stop forward momentum, and make you have to shift into part time 4wd. Honestly, it only happened to us once: gf was driving 96' ZJ in FT 4wd, snow/ice on the ground she punched it to get moving quick, fast merge onto short highway onramp and it just sat there with one tire spinning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche12 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I rather to have 242. It nice to have 2wd, full time 4H and part time 4H/4L I'm planning to get 242 same time while swap my ba 10/5 to ax15 some day :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 however i have been unable to use it because i haven't hooked up the shifter linkage after the transmission swap just shift it into fulltime and forget about it. :D I don't remember the last time the Libby was shifted out of fulltime. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 however i have been unable to use it because i haven't hooked up the shifter linkage after the transmission swap just shift it into fulltime and forget about it. :D I don't remember the last time the Libby was shifted out of fulltime. :dunno: the old CAD collar is also broke on my D30... I have a replacement axle but it is going to be put on with the D44 to keep the proper gears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 i'd go with at 242 if there were a terra-low kit for it :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 On-highway: NP or NV242 without a doubt. Serious off-highway: NP208AM over a NP231 any day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche12 Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 What about Dana 300 or altas then be worry free :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 What about Dana 300 or altas then be worry free :thumbsup: or get both and struggle to make up your mind :nuts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 $$$$ are the biggest concern. You can pick up NP208s from an FSJ, put a new chain in, reseal it and you're good to go (I see them for sale for $150 all the time here, but can't find an NP229/228 for my Eagle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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