Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 Project ZJ Part 40 Transfer Case Swap 249 242 231

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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 with 5.2 V8 and automatic transmission. Full info below...
Suspension Info:
Rear is on RE 3.5" XJ front springs. It has the IRO long arm kit with sub frame which allows fixed upper arms to be adjusted and the lowers are adjustable. Rear shocks are Doetsch Tech 8000 Prerunner Series part# 8403 which are 32" extended, 18.7" compressed, 13.3" of travel with integrated bump stops. Rear uses a Rusty's Offroad adjustable track bar. Rear drive shaft is stock with no issues.
The front is on RE 3.5" springs with JKS ACOS, Iron Rock Offroad long arms and IRO 3 piece subframe assembly. This kit has a one piece driver side control arm called the Iron Y which includes both the lower and upper arm in one piece with a caster adjuster. The passenger side uses only a lower control arm, no upper. Front shocks are Doetsch Tech 8000 Prerunner series part# 8421 which are 32" extended, 18.25" compressed, 13.75" of travel. The shocks are mounted to IRO bar pin eliminators. Extended stainless steel brake lines were installed to support the additional lift and flex. Front uses a Rusty's Offroad adjustable track bar with HD frame mount. Front drive shaft is a double cardan u-joint style to replace the OEM CV shaft which broke and also would not have worked with the long arm kit. JKS Quicker Disconnects which are adjustable are used on the front sway bar.
Steering Info:
Iron Rock Offroad OTK, over the knuckle, steering kit. The kit includes a 1.25" solid cold rolled steel tie rod and drag link with 5/8" grade 8 hardware. This required us to drill the steering knuckles on both sides as well as the drop pitman arm with a 5/8" drill bit. The kit is very solid and no steering stabilizer is being used.
Check out my other videos if you want more info on the steering box brace which has been a great addition since I'm running 35x12.50 tires. The steering box was recently replaced with a new one. We've swapped out the drop pitman arm for one that is about 2" shorter than the one we had installed previously because it will work better with my lift and IRO OTK steering kit.
Axle Info:
The front is a Dana 30 with IRO almost alloy Spicer 760x u-joint shafts, Solid diff cover, stock gears, and no lockers. The CV differential yoke has been replaced with a u-joint yoke for the new drive shaft. The axle will soon be rebuilt with 4.88 gears, and Aussie locker. The font axle also has heavy duty Rusty's Offroad lower control arm mounts to replace the bent stock ones.
The rear is a Dana 44 with stock gears and no locker. It will soon be rebuilt with 4.88 gears and Aussie locker.
Tires and Wheels:
35x12.50x15 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Kevlar on OEM 15x7 wheels with 2" wheel spacers.
Jeep also has IRO on board air, Rough Country 9500 lb winch and mounting plate, Taurus 2 speed electric fan and B&M Supercooler.
5.2 V8 Engine Notes:
The motor is finally dry as a bone, leak free thanks to Joel Gonzalez!!! Oil pan was dropped and rear main bearing cap was removed because the two piece rear main seal was leaking. The rear main seal was replaced and a high volume, 25% over stock, Melling oil pump was installed. The pan was resealed with a Fel-Pro one piece gasket. The timing chain had some slack in it so it was replaced along with new timing gears on the crankshaft and camshaft. A new timing cover was installed with a new front seal to replace the original timing cover which had a hole in it. The original harmonic balancer was cleaned up and reinstalled along with the original crankshaft pulley. A new water pump was installed with a new bypass hose to the intake manifold. The thermostat housing was replaced along with a new 185 thermostat and Fel-Pro gasket. A new tensioner was installed because the old one was nasty to say the least. The original broken EVAP canister, damaged by the front driver side tire, has been removed and replaced with a new relocated canister. A new power steering pump was installed.
The motor also has an MSD external coil and K&N intake and air filter.
Muffler was a Flowmaster 40 series cutoff before rear axle, but muffler has now been removed. Exhaust setup from muffler to engine is stock with brand new catalytic converter.
Special Thanks: Thanks to my great friend and mechanic Joel Gonzalez for all of his hard work and dedication to Project ZJ. Thanks to Mario for selling me my first Jeep. Thanks to Nate and Mitchell for the awesome compressor mount. Thanks to Mark and Mike at All Muffler Service for their work on my exhaust and also for removing the stock lower control arm mounts in the front. Thanks to Rob at Les Schwab for all of the great advice and for doing my initial alignment. Thanks to Redline Tire for doing my final alignment and mounting and balancing my new tires. Thanks to all my loyal RU-vid subscribers for their continued support and comments!!!

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@davidalvarez4151 2 года назад

The 249 is like 70lbs not a problem for one person to bring it down one jack and one stand you’re good to go

@mikesadass 9 лет назад

Congrats on the 242. I am on my second 242 but who is counting. I have no new videos but My 5.9 now set up is very similar to yours. After My new IRO 7"LA kit dropped the TC lower with that front cross member. I could no longer shift without that crappy z-bar linkage popping out. I went with the Novak cable shift kit. works nice with the 242. also, I run F/R lockers with a Detroit up front.. its nice having a full time 4 HI on the trail. less binding when I don't need all 4 locked up but 2wd is not enough.

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

Any chance you have a part # on that Novak kit? Easy to install? I'm going to try to get the linkage to work, but I also dropped the xfer case an inch when I did the front long arm install.

@mikesadass 9 лет назад

***** SK2XZ is the part#. its for either 231 or 242 and made for the ZJ. Uses your existing shift handle. just replace 2 mounts and the cable. pretty easy in about 2 hr. I use the heck out of all 5 positions in that 242 because I have front/rear Detroit/Aussie lockers (Lunchbox). It is one way I can live with full time front locker on the trail. If you go to full time 4hi.it acts like an open diff and itl help with turning the steering wheel around tight spots yet still be more capable then 2wd. when I need all 4 locked together, I kick it up One to Part 4Hi or all the way down to 4lo. smooth and confident I am where I want to be.. the price= 179.$. is up there, its worth it.

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

Thanks a lot for the info!! Definitely going to have to get this setup!!

@Starlite123 9 лет назад

***** I also did the swap 249 to 231... im very happy with it! I also did the sye.Thanks for the videos!

@lizzagon14 9 лет назад

Great video... I currently have a 95 ZJ Limited, with 249. I haven't built it up enough to have the amount of issues for had, but I want to swap it for a 242. Here's my question... I see you have a Laredo. I don't know if those have this or not, but my Limited has a center display, or whatever you call it, which shows when you are in 4LOW. It also has all of the warning lights and what not... Do you know of any wiring problems or displays problems i'll run into? Thanks! Love the videos and your rig.

@agustineable 3 года назад

Hey Ryan what’s up? First I am a long time sub and I too have a ZJ, not a sweet as your is for sure but I am getting there. I just finished installing the 242 T-case in my ZJ and tossing the 249, my question is on my output shaft the end has like a dimple in it, almost like a countersink or something they did in making the shaft from factory or something, when I cut my shaft it was solid all the way thru and was wondering if yours was too and if so did you do anything to it? Or if you just left it flat and just cleaned up the edges, let me know if you can and love your channel and your Jeep, keep inspiring people.

@ryan.vision 3 года назад

Thanks for hanging with me all these years! I know what you mean about that dimple, and yeah, we just cut it off flat as straight as possible and cleaned up the edges. Later on though, I ended up getting a Tom Woods slip yoke eliminator (SYE) and it was a much better/stronger setup. Cutting the shaft and running slip yoke will get you by for now but you may have some vibrations and it's not as strong. The SYE will really beef things up and make sure everything is perfectly machined/balanced. You would have to get a Tom Woods drive shaft too. Not cheap, but well worth it in the long run if you plan to keep and wheel your rig.

@joealfaro1903 3 года назад

I have a 95 zj limited I just did a 242 swap. I found a 96 zj in the JY with a 242 that had a build date 1 month apart. The 249 was built 95-2 and the 242 was built 95-1. Everything swapped over no shaft swap. I was getting vibrations before at 70. During the swap when I pulled the rear driveshaft and the u-joints cups literally fell to the ground. Fixed that. No more vibration and I’m sure 90 is the top speed of my little red yeep. Everything you said about how it drives after is spot on. Best upgrade so far. I’m also doing the 3103-27cv slip yoke instead of a SYE. Took the front shaft off the donor and having it rebuilt. I know that you don’t have this beast anymore. But uh I’ll meet you at barret lake hahaha

@ryan.vision 3 года назад

Sounds like your ZJ swap went about as smoothly as my MJ swap!! 88 to 88 was a breeze as well. Glad everything worked out for ya and good call on the SYE. I ended up running a Tom Woods SYE on my 242 and it made things so much smoother/stronger. Cheers!!

@maxrogers762 3 года назад

Bro, iv been watching ur channel for years and I finally got my hands on a ZJ! I look forward to referencing your channel as I build my own! Thanks for the inspiration, keep it up!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🤘🤘

@ryan.vision 3 года назад

Thanks for being a longtime subscriber and I'm happy to hear you now have your own ZJ project!! You're going to have a lot of fun and learn so much. Makes me wanna get another ZJ haha

@jasonsimpson1039 2 года назад

@@ryan.vision will the long arm kit from iron rock offroad work with the 249 transfer case. I plan to eventually change it just wanted to know if I cld wait to change it or not

@ryan.vision 2 года назад

@@jasonsimpson1039 Yes, it'll work with the 249, 231, 242, just make sure your drive line length is OK for your axle position

@jasonsimpson1039 2 года назад

@@ryan.vision thank you I appreciate it. Love the channel but miss the zj that thing was a beast

@jimmiesimpson8284 9 лет назад

on that 242 transfer case u said you had to cut the shaft. could you have used the drive shaft out of your donor 97 without any modification? I also have a 96 zj 5.2 with the 249. i am really intrested in this swap.

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

the issue we ran into was the overall length of the 249 was about an inch to inch and a half longer than the 242 so in order to keep the rear drive shaft from bottoming out on the xfer case shaft we cut it. you could also do a slip yoke eliminator

@livalittle100 8 лет назад

I have done a 231 swap to my 96 318 zj orvis. love it but it was a big job lol.

@buddykoppelmann 8 лет назад

livalittle100 what did you get the 231 out of? I am swapping all into my 93yj but am wanting to use a 231 with sye in it but I already know that the 231 I have is a 21 spline and the 249 is a 23 spline and then I have to make sure the shaft lengths are the same. so that is why I am wanting to know what you used it out of or how you went about it. thanks

@manasseh7 5 лет назад

how is that 249 TC if your run the jeep stock ? i just purchased a 96 GCL with that transfer case. sounds like i made a mistake

@ryan.vision 5 лет назад

If you're on stock tire size or only slightly larger it should be OK but even in normal circumstances it's a matter of time until you'll have to have it rebuilt when the viscous coupler fails. You'll know when it's going bad. When that time comes, you can either swap to a 231, 242, or get another 249 and roll the dice again. They're not a bad case other than the VC.

@manasseh7 5 лет назад

RYANVISION thank,you for your reply. how many hours would it take to swap in a 249? i’m just gonna use it as a daily but if i decide to keep it long enough and it goes i’ll prob go the 249 route

@Paratesti 8 лет назад

I just bought a 5.9 that came with a select trac installed already , but it's not going in to 4wd , is there any chance that the wiring is wrong? it don't read right on the vic , any help is so appreciated

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

Most likely it's just an issue with the linkage between handle and transfer case. Try disconnecting the linkage and seeing if you can shift it into 4wd manually. If so, just adjust or repair/replace the linkage. I use a Novak cable shift which has been great.

@mountainmanfishing446 9 лет назад

Love it man. Definitely be looking for one soon. My jeep hops in turns and I don't like being in aw4 all the time.

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

Keep your eyes peeled for a 231/242 and fall in love with your Jeep all over again haha

@eduardovarela6280 5 лет назад

Hello, I have a question that has contact with the transfer change. The front axle of my zj 98 with 249 transfer has different spare number than the front axle that brings a zj of 96 with 242 transfer What is the difference between both axes? In fact to my zj 98 with 249 you can put a front axle 52098725 AC 96 with transfer 242. Thank you for helping me with the problem.

@ryan.vision 5 лет назад

The front axle shouldn't matter as they're likely both Dana 30 and use the same type of u-joint for the drive shaft. One may be a high pinion and the other a low pinion, not sure why else they'd be different. The main thing you want to make sure of is your new 242 case has the same input shaft length and style as your old 249 otherwise you could have leaks or fitment issues when trying to bolt it to the transmission.

@KRUMM_602 9 лет назад

i. found out that all zj-96-98 have the .840 input shafts i just got my 242 to swap. i just. want to know if you had any problems with it so far? mine is a 98 5.2 v8 got the 242 out of a 96 zj with a 96 tag. thx alot for posting videos they been really helpfu with my project.

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

moises sandoval No problems at all, love having 2wd!! The Novak shift cable helped a lot, makes things really smooth going into 4lo and no popping out. The only thing with this was trimming the output shaft to allow full suspension cycle. I'm told going to slip yoke eliminator would have taken care of that as well.

@noriceformeplz 9 лет назад

I'm about to have the transmission in my 5.9 rebuilt, and while its out going to swap a 242. If I am correct a TC from a ZJ with a 95.5 build date will swap over correct?

@KRUMM_602 9 лет назад

www.jeepforum.com/forum/f13/transfer-case-swap-info-np249-np231-np242-685644/#/forumsite/20623/topics/685644

@DemoFly 8 лет назад

Hey Ryan. I was wondering how well the 242 with the cut external output shaft is doing. I picked up a 242 from a 96 XJ and I am going to put it into my 96 ZJ. This will be my daily driver. With your experience, is the shortened output shaft fine? Or should I look into getting my driveshaft shortened?

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

+DemoFly If I could do it all over again I would have done a new rear shaft and SYE (slip yoke eliminator) when I put the 242 in. I have some vibrations at certain speeds and I'm almost positive it's the output shaft we trimmed by hand. Also make sure you measure everything two or three times to make sure you know exactly how much to trim, if you end up going that route. Yours may not be exactly like mine.

@eduardovarela6280 5 лет назад

Thank you very much for answering. It is not clear to me what is meant by hi pinion or low pinion. Both axes have gear ratio 3.73 The original axis is twisted and I can buy a Brand New one but it is for transfer 242. The problem is that I do not know if it works, I do not know why the axle has a different part number. Thanks again for your response.

@ryan.vision 5 лет назад

As long as the axle appears to have the correct brackets and u joint yoke to bolt to your vehicle and drive shaft then the transfer case should have no issues working with the axle. Not sure where you are getting the axle, but maybe you can compare it with your old one using photos or measurements to make sure it's compatible with your vehicle.

@RAHMEL1994 8 лет назад

I have a 93 ZJ and I found another 93 ZJ 242 transfer case and I was wondering will there be any changes I would have to make to the T-Case or to the linkage setup for inside the jeep ??

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

+Rahmel Hunter Hard to say for sure but same year to same year is your best bet. Hopefully you'll just have to adjust the linkage and swap the shift bezel.

@erniestrong6222 9 лет назад

I'm glad u did THE SWAP, i was wondering when u would get around to it...but a couple things first...u did not mention that one has to also switch the plugs so that the UV would read the proper wheel drive on screen. All u have to do is disconnect the blk and connect the red....go to JEEP FORUM for the best write up and thread on THE SWAP that will answer any and all Q ur viewer will have.....second the video was lacking to say the least....keep up the good work

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

Ernie Strong Haha a few people were asking me when I was gonna ditch the 249!! I haven't hooked up my linkage to test that yet but I read the Jeep forum thread you're talking about before doing the swap and saw that mentioned about the wires to the VIC. Waiting on a Novak linkage kit then I'll finish that up.

@rhinogear 9 лет назад

Perfect! Exact info I was looking for and thought you would probably have it and you did. I have a 98 Laredo 4.0 selectrac as my first jeep from a year ago. Just picked up a 97 limited (250.00 with title) from a shop who's customer abandoned it 6 years ago. Its of course got the 249 and I hate it. My question was swapping out a 249 for a 242 WITH the matching drive line from the donar vehicle (which is a 96 laredo I bought for 300.00 with title 144k and a small smash in the fender). You covered my question in the video, which was what are the measurements between the two cases. However, most swaps talk about cracking the cases and putting the 249 input gear into the 242 and re-bolting it back up. I'm trying to avoid cracking the cases, and swapping the 242 WITH any needed parts from the donor vehicle to accomplish the swap. Next Issue I have is the limited with the 249 has a d44a and the donor has a d35. Thoughts? thank you!

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

+rhinogear Measure the shaft that goes into the tranny side, if they are both the same length which I think they would be .840 then you should be good to go. Mine is a 96 and a 97 242 worked perfectly so I think 96-98 use the same input shaft. I would use the D44a, especially if the D35 doesn't have disc brakes. That's what i have and it's been great with 3.73 and limited slip although I will do 4.56 and a locker soon.

@filipevieira8479 9 лет назад

i there. I have a 2002 grand cherokee and i have that same problem with my transfer case. What´s the best transfer case that could fixe this problem? Tank´s.

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

Filipe Vieira Your Jeep is a bit different than mine, but typically a 231 or 242 is the best choice.

@outcastartickat 8 лет назад

I found were it's at its behind the vic on the above the ash try not hard to get to it took me like 15 Min and I was done but like you said having 2wd is awesome I've got the iroc 3.5 inch lift on its way for now then I'm going higher in the future when I do my engine swap going to put a cummins 4bt 3.9l in my rig.

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

+Viper Mods That'll be a cool swap!!

@BillyMcCord 8 лет назад

Hey Ryan, I have an 04 overland with the 247 the Viscous coupler is dead, found several trans cases for 60 bucks so sounds like this is the way to go, other than the drive shaft and bazel did you have to change anything else? brackets? etc

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

+Billy McCord Nope, no bracket changes, bolts right up!! Try to get one from a very similar year and model to yours to make sure you don't run into fitment issues with things like input shaft length.

@BillyMcCord 8 лет назад

+RYANVISION thoughts over the 242 vs 231?

@SnowTrap 8 лет назад

My 1998 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4.0 doesnt engage the 4wd at all from the handle to the wheels. What can be the problem?

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

+Snow “Snowybkl” Trap It may be as simple as a linkage adjustment. Try getting under the Jeep, unbolting the linkage, and see if you can engage it into 4lo manually. If so, need to adjust or replace the linkage.

@danfranzen9690 9 лет назад

I just did the swap in my 96 grand Cherokee limited to a 242 transfer case and I'm still in 4wd all the time no matter what. Any ideas why?

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

+Dan Franzen Are you able to shift the xfer case into all gears manually? Maybe the linkage is keeping it from going into 2wd? If linkage isn't the issue, try reversing a ways after you shift into 2wd, then put it back into drive and see what happens

@mrganggreen1000 8 лет назад

Hey I have a 93 4.0 zj 4.5 rubicon lift and I have a 242 transfer case but I cannot get it into 4 lo, any idea of why it is acting up

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

Could be the linkage. Try removing the linkage that goes to the shifter handle and see if you can shift it manually. If not, could be an issue with the case but it's usually a linkage issue/adjustment. Also with my 242 I shift in/out of 4lo while rolling forward slowly in Neutral and I shift it hard.

@jovanyperez2023 8 лет назад

recently I was going to do the swap I have a 94 zj with the 249 so I went and purchased 231 AMC from 87 xj in the transmission shaft does not match the transfer case any advice

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

Basically your choices are to rip apart the 231 and beef it up with matching parts, do things like slip yoke eliminator, etc. or you can find another case from a vehicle more similar to yours and it should match up.

@andrewcordova8866 9 лет назад

Nice Ryan haven't watched any of ur videos in awhile that's a great swap bought my wife a 97 zj all white like urs guna do the tranfercase swap to hers now mine is done hopefully get my long arms in a few weeks

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

Andrew Cordova Right on man!! His and hers ZJs.. awesome!

@joeyharris8268 8 лет назад

Did you keep the stock driveshafts?? or, do you know if a regular xj shaft will work for the front to get rid of the c.v. shaft?

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

Initially I was using stock shafts front and rear. I later swapped to U joint shaft up front and XJ or ZJ will work, just check measurements because there are many different lengths out there. For long arms I wanted the longest front shaft I could find. The rig now has Tom Woods custom shafts front and rear. Front is double double cardan (not a typo, double cardan on each end) and rear is 242 HD slip yoke eliminator with custom shaft. You will of course have to swap the front yoke to convert from CV to u joint.

@outcastartickat 8 лет назад

Hey man I just did the 242 swap yesterday what wires do I have to change to get my display to read correct I seen you mentioned something about it

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

+Viper Mods I never messed with mine haha it just controls things like showing which tires are lit up in the different modes.

@Paratesti 8 лет назад

bro I just bought a 98 limited 5.9 but someone before me swap out the transfer case (249 AWD) for a 242 (selecttrac) problem is its not working, the shifter in the cab moves up and down smoothly but it don't engage , is there any chance it's a electrical issue ? or linkage, note the VIC screen don't read correctly either, it's in 2wd and it says 4high on vic...anyway how to adjust linkage for select trac? do I put it in 4lo? then adjust? and do I need to take the vic out and cjmhange the plug on heard they have both wires put in at factory one for 249 and one for 242 case , lol u following me still?

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

Try disconnecting the linkage and manually shifting the box to make sure the box is fully functional. The VIC will not be correct until you modify the wiring for a 242. If the box is functional, you can try adjusting the linkage but I ended up using a Novak cable shifter which comes with a special arm for the case and changes the range of motion. You might get lucky with the factory linkage but I didn't.

@Paratesti 8 лет назад

Is the wiring behind the VIC?

@Paratesti 8 лет назад

I have a blue tag on my case I see yours is red or a orange color , I searched it says it is a 242 , maybe it came out of a dodge???

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

Could be, or might just be difference between NP and NV

@barrygladfelter59 6 лет назад

So I might sound like a noob but can you show a pic of rear out-put shaft and where you had to cut it the inch out/off of ? Ty

@ryan.vision 6 лет назад

I don't have a photo and I no longer have a slip yoke. You would have to remove the rear drive shaft and the part that slips out of the front of the rear shaft is the output shaft which we cut. I wouldn't recommend this though. Better to get a slip yoke eliminator kit and new drive shaft.

@Paratesti 8 лет назад

is the wiring behind the VIC inside the cab? BTW I adjusted linkage got it to go full-time 4wd , what a huge difference in steering between the two, it's like night and day #loving_life

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

Yeah the VIC wiring is just behind the unit and there are a few different connectors for the different xfer cases

@Paratesti 8 лет назад

I got full time working by adjusting the linkage, but I need to re_doo it, I think I'm suppose to losen the bolt on linkage then put it in 4lo or all the way down then re_tighten it , I think I did it backwards , but like I said I got full time 4wd to work but still no 4low or part time , must not be adjusted correctly

@crownviclvr 7 лет назад

have you heard of any frame stiffeners for a Grand Cherokee I don't know if you really need one for one. I want to get one and do a long arm lift but I was just wondering if that would be a good idea

@ryan.vision 7 лет назад

Yes, Iron Rock Offroad makes them and I have them, just haven't installed them yet. Definitely a great idea to do before mounting the sub frames for the long arms.

@clownbow1 9 лет назад

My Jeep hates making you turns.... It is all of a sudden horrible in the snow also do you know what would cause that?

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

clownbow1 Is it a 249 with only all time all wheel, neutral, and 4 lo? If so, your viscous coupler is on its way out.

@clownbow1 9 лет назад

***** its a 98 5.9 with all the time four wheel drive, neutral and low like you said ... my rear end is grinding so I thought it might have something to do with that but the transfer case thing you mentioned in the video is probably it.... I was already going to change the transfer case so now this will give me another reason to do it.. I'm thinking since I already have to change the rear end I'm going to go with the Ford 8.8 ,do you think that's a good idea?

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

clownbow1 A lot of people are really happy with that rear axle and I hear it's a pretty straight forward swap. You won't believe how nice your Jeep feels after you get rid of that 249. Night and day.

@TheStylesupply1 9 лет назад

please start filming your stuff... this video would kill it if u had filmed some of it

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

Erik Wunsch I'm trying to figure out the best way. We tried to set a GoPro up and just let it run while we worked but turned out the lighting sucked and it wasn't getting what it needed to. I'm gonna try to figure out a better way for future videos though, really trying to improve on this stuff.

@lindastitt3732 9 лет назад

We have a 1994 jeep grand Cherokee w 4.0 6 cyl w AT 4x4. We are taking out complete engine and transmission and putting in the same engine out of a1995 w PT 4x4. Unfortunately we are working behind someone else that started it. Is there anything that ee need to know?

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

Linda Stitt Sorry, I'm not quite sure as mine is a 96 and I only swapped the xfer case. You may want to post on JeepForum because those guys will know for sure.

@daniellejon3s912 6 лет назад

RYANVISION I have a86jeep cherokee with a bad 5speed will a2010 13 Toyota Tacoma trans and transfer case work

@DeMayo3000 9 лет назад

I just get under it by myself and man handle it... Not too bad if your a strong dude.

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

DeMayo3000 I'm pretty skinny, could probably lift it up there but doubt I'd be able to hold it up over my head long enough to get it lined up unless I got lucky the first try haha

@border8204 8 лет назад

I have a 96 with the 5.2 and a 3.5 lift and have some high speed intermittent grinding when I let off the gas. 70 mph foot on the gas no noise, let off and it will grind. my mechanic said it sounded like a transfer case issue. my main question is is yours the 5.2? Yours being a 96 and maybe the V8 as well as mine I would know I would be able to do the same.

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

Most likely you have a 249 transfer case and I'd recommend getting rid of it instead of spending any money on it, if that's the problem. It could also be front or rear differential/gears. Mine is a 96 5.2 and had the 249. Most likely you have the .840 input shaft length so if you can find a 231 or 242 with that same input shaft it should pretty much bolt right up. Then you'll need to adjust your shift linkage and you'll want to look into SYE (slip yoke eliminator).

@lisawise1643 6 лет назад

I have a 94 5.2 grand Cherokee with select track AWD and I was backing up n all of a sudden lost 4x4 completely all of a sudden in 2 wheel... What could that be

@stonerbudiez5382 9 лет назад

is there a video you refrenced to taking out the 249?

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

Stoner Budiez No, unfortunately I didn't have the camera rolling when we removed the 242 from the donor Jeep, or when we removed the 249 from my Jeep. I really wish I had left a GoPro running to capture that.

@border8204 8 лет назад

and what is the part number for the IROR subframe kit you mention at 7:30?

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

Just go to www.ironrockoffroad.com and go to the ZJ section under suspension you'll see the rear long arm kit with the sub frame, control arms, etc.

@keithw372 9 лет назад

you didnt have to change the drive shafts?

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

keith wilson Nope, running a factory XJ u joint shaft up front and a factory ZJ shaft in the rear. Going to do a slip yoke eliminator and custom shaft in the rear soon though.

@MrChevypower 9 лет назад

23-spline short input (0.84'') right?

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

I think there is actually a shorter length, but yes mine was .84 there is a great write up on JeepForum.com about all the different gear cuts, shaft lengths, VIC mods, etc.

@MrChevypower 9 лет назад

Awesome thanks, I will check it out.

@livalittle100 8 лет назад

and the 249 is way heavier than the 231

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

+livalittle100 I hate the 249 for so many reasons!!

@michaelgutierrez6293 9 лет назад

is the oem drive shaft going to work with the new shorter output shaft?

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

Michael Gutierrez The output shaft was actually too long so we trimmed about an inch off. Still lots of engagement with the rear drive shaft, but now it won't bottom out on the output shaft when it slides forward. If that happens it can damage the transfer case.

@michaelgutierrez6293 9 лет назад

so im assuming your going to contact tom woods and get a new drive shaft im plaing on buying a 231 from an xj pretty soon and doing the swap but my jeep is my daily driver so i gotta get everything i need before i do it

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

Yeah I'll probably get ahold of Tommy Boy and do a SYE eventually but I'm gonna wheel it a bit first never had any issues with the stock rear shaft and slip yoke.

@flaco9557 8 лет назад

You were lucky to find a 242 with the correct input shaft, I bough a 242 a year ago and haven't had the chance to swap out the input shafts.

@ryan.vision 8 лет назад

Yeah I wish I didn't have to cut the rear output shaft though haha time for slip yoke eliminator

@flaco9557 8 лет назад

+RYANVISION hahaha that means custom drive shaft

@davidalvarez4151 2 года назад

Takes about 20 minutes if both cases are down😂

@flaco9557 2 года назад

@@davidalvarez4151 i dont doubt you lol, i just keep my jeep at my parents and everytime i go to visit its just so easy to plug in the battery and go play with it and forget about the swap

@flaco9557 2 года назад

@@ryan.vision i helped a friend do the sye swap on a 231 and want to do it on the 242, but the swap is expensive

@coltanvollrath8282 8 лет назад

Definetly going to look into a 231

@adrianruvalcaba8530 7 лет назад

Did all the wires plug in directly

@ryan.vision 7 лет назад

Yep, plugged right in. You'll have to mess with your VIC plugs in the dash if you want it to display the correct gear selected though. I haven't done that yet.

@adrianruvalcaba8530 7 лет назад

Alright thanks brotha man have been wanting to do the swap for a while

@mountainmanfishing446 9 лет назад

I was thinking about just removing the front drive shaft.

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

Don't remove the front shaft unless you have a 96 or newer 249. I've heard it can cause a few issues with the earlier transfer cases.

@bustedback 9 лет назад

You will lose PARK if you remove the front driveshaft with an early 249 T-case.

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

alan jackson That's definitely a problem hahaha

@mountainmanfishing446 9 лет назад

Ok thanks y'all. I have a 94 zj

@michaelgutierrez6293 9 лет назад

i did it to my 97 and i had no problems ..

@jacksonscooterguy 9 лет назад

Did you do your swap on a lift or just laying under it on the floor?

@elisancere3578 6 лет назад

Hey Ryan I hope you can help me . I just finished the swap. Everything went perfectly except my transmission won't shift out of first gear now. I had to take the speed sensor out of my 249 and put it into the 242 could this be my problem?

@ryan.vision 6 лет назад

Yes, could be the speed sensor, and did you have to swap the entire speedo gear over? If so, it's plastic, so if it wasn't installed properly it could have stripped out and not be reading speed. I'd pull the speedo gear out and take a look at it to see if it's damaged. If not, may need to check/clean or replace the sensor itself.