SCJ Steve Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Doing an AX15/NP242 swap into my 88 MJ. I have the trans, case and a 231 shifter. From what I've read, I just need a 242 gate in order for the shifter to work properly. Anyone have one? I'll take the whole shifter if you're not willing to separate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_SX4 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 I will look tonight I might have one. I know I have a few 242 shifter bezels if you need one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_SX4 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 I don't have a 242 shift gate but I do have two 231 gates if you want to modify one to work. I do have one 242 shift bezel if you want it $10 + shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCJ Steve Posted Tuesday at 08:06 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 08:06 PM Thanks, but I already have a 231 gate. I just can't seem to find a clear explanation of how to modify it. And I already snagged the bezel, but thank you anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted Tuesday at 08:27 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:27 PM 20 minutes ago, SCJ Steve said: Thanks, but I already have a 231 gate. I just can't seem to find a clear explanation of how to modify it. And I already snagged the bezel, but thank you anyway! Just remove or trim back that small catch on the left side of the shifter slider. No real need to have a shift “gate” in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_SX4 Posted Tuesday at 09:56 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 09:56 PM 1 hour ago, SCJ Steve said: Thanks, but I already have a 231 gate. I just can't seem to find a clear explanation of how to modify it. And I already snagged the bezel, but thank you anyway! This thread has a picture of the difference. Using a 231 gate with a 242 works but the tab on the 231 gate is in between selections on the 242. The easiest solution would be just to cut the tab off so that it is not in the way and shift by feel. The other thing you might run into is the 242 has 5 selections not 4 like the 231. I think the gate is also slightly longer to accommodate for that. If you can't shift all the way into 4 LO or 2 HI then trim the end of the gate for more travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCJ Steve Posted 23 hours ago Author Share Posted 23 hours ago 4 hours ago, Eagle_SX4 said: This thread has a picture of the difference. Using a 231 gate with a 242 works but the tab on the 231 gate is in between selections on the 242. The easiest solution would be just to cut the tab off so that it is not in the way and shift by feel. The other thing you might run into is the 242 has 5 selections not 4 like the 231. I think the gate is also slightly longer to accommodate for that. If you can't shift all the way into 4 LO or 2 HI then trim the end of the gate for more travel. Thanks! This is greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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