"Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message news:<S2pIc.1679$Am.1575@fed1read07>...
> Search the net, there is a chain from a ford or a chevy? that fits the np231
> and is stronger and bigger.
> Nick
>
> "Endo" <me@oh.my> wrote in message
> news:Xr-dneaG19-FjW_dRVn-sQ@comcast.com...
> > Could I crack it open and replace the chain or is there more to it than
> > that?
> >
> > Shawn
> >
> >
> > "John in Vegas" <johnina99tj@netscape.net> wrote in message
> > news:4RmIc.7024$i_3.6974@fed1read04...
> > > I have had 2 NP231 wear out the chains, and what happens there is the
> > > chain scrapes on the bottom of the case. I also had one 231 kind of
> > > explode on me.
> > >
> > > John in Vegas
> > >
> > > Endo wrote:
> > > > I'm having some odd noises while driving around that sound like a worn
> brake
> > > > pad grinding against the rotor. There's also a bit of what I can only
> think
> > > > to describe as a rotational sound ('chup chup chup') that's seeming to
> be
> > > > only half as fast as the tires are moving (making me think drivesahft
> or
> the
> > > > like). When I pull or push slightly on my transfer case shift lever
> while in
> > > > 2wd, it intensifies ALOT. I don't think the noise goes away while in
> 4wd
> > > > h/l, but if someone thinks it's relevant i'll confirm on my next
> drive.
> > > >
> > > > What the hell is wrong here? Is my transfer case about to ---- the bed
> on
> > > > me?
> > > >
> > > > __________________

I have the same problem and have been putting off replacing the
stretched chain. For sanity's sake, does the chain engage(turn) when
only driving in 2 Wheel High?


> > > > '97 TJ 4.0 A/T
> > > > Alarm w/remote start
> > > > PCW EMR050 15" wheels
> > > > BFG AT T/A KO's 31x10.50
> > > > KC 46 series fog lights
> > > > Front tow hooks
> > > > Front bumper end-cap delete
> > > > Banks Power Torquetube header
> > > > Airaid drop-in replacement filter
> > > > Alpine CD head unit
> > > > Audiovox Sirius satelite radio tuner
> > > > Uniden Beartracker BCT12 scanner
> > > > Yaesu FT-2600 VHF Ham Radio
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >

 

"Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message news:<S2pIc.1679$Am.1575@fed1read07>...
> Search the net, there is a chain from a ford or a chevy? that fits the np231
> and is stronger and bigger.
> Nick
>
> "Endo" <me@oh.my> wrote in message
> news:Xr-dneaG19-FjW_dRVn-sQ@comcast.com...
> > Could I crack it open and replace the chain or is there more to it than
> > that?
> >
> > Shawn
> >
> >
> > "John in Vegas" <johnina99tj@netscape.net> wrote in message
> > news:4RmIc.7024$i_3.6974@fed1read04...
> > > I have had 2 NP231 wear out the chains, and what happens there is the
> > > chain scrapes on the bottom of the case. I also had one 231 kind of
> > > explode on me.
> > >
> > > John in Vegas
> > >
> > > Endo wrote:
> > > > I'm having some odd noises while driving around that sound like a worn
> brake
> > > > pad grinding against the rotor. There's also a bit of what I can only
> think
> > > > to describe as a rotational sound ('chup chup chup') that's seeming to
> be
> > > > only half as fast as the tires are moving (making me think drivesahft
> or
> the
> > > > like). When I pull or push slightly on my transfer case shift lever
> while in
> > > > 2wd, it intensifies ALOT. I don't think the noise goes away while in
> 4wd
> > > > h/l, but if someone thinks it's relevant i'll confirm on my next
> drive.
> > > >
> > > > What the hell is wrong here? Is my transfer case about to ---- the bed
> on
> > > > me?
> > > >
> > > > __________________

I have the same problem and have been putting off replacing the
stretched chain. For sanity's sake, does the chain engage(turn) when
only driving in 2 Wheel High?


> > > > '97 TJ 4.0 A/T
> > > > Alarm w/remote start
> > > > PCW EMR050 15" wheels
> > > > BFG AT T/A KO's 31x10.50
> > > > KC 46 series fog lights
> > > > Front tow hooks
> > > > Front bumper end-cap delete
> > > > Banks Power Torquetube header
> > > > Airaid drop-in replacement filter
> > > > Alpine CD head unit
> > > > Audiovox Sirius satelite radio tuner
> > > > Uniden Beartracker BCT12 scanner
> > > > Yaesu FT-2600 VHF Ham Radio
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >

 

"Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message news:<S2pIc.1679$Am.1575@fed1read07>...
> Search the net, there is a chain from a ford or a chevy? that fits the np231
> and is stronger and bigger.
> Nick
>
> "Endo" <me@oh.my> wrote in message
> news:Xr-dneaG19-FjW_dRVn-sQ@comcast.com...
> > Could I crack it open and replace the chain or is there more to it than
> > that?
> >
> > Shawn
> >
> >
> > "John in Vegas" <johnina99tj@netscape.net> wrote in message
> > news:4RmIc.7024$i_3.6974@fed1read04...
> > > I have had 2 NP231 wear out the chains, and what happens there is the
> > > chain scrapes on the bottom of the case. I also had one 231 kind of
> > > explode on me.
> > >
> > > John in Vegas
> > >
> > > Endo wrote:
> > > > I'm having some odd noises while driving around that sound like a worn
> brake
> > > > pad grinding against the rotor. There's also a bit of what I can only
> think
> > > > to describe as a rotational sound ('chup chup chup') that's seeming to
> be
> > > > only half as fast as the tires are moving (making me think drivesahft
> or
> the
> > > > like). When I pull or push slightly on my transfer case shift lever
> while in
> > > > 2wd, it intensifies ALOT. I don't think the noise goes away while in
> 4wd
> > > > h/l, but if someone thinks it's relevant i'll confirm on my next
> drive.
> > > >
> > > > What the hell is wrong here? Is my transfer case about to ---- the bed
> on
> > > > me?
> > > >
> > > > __________________

I have the same problem and have been putting off replacing the
stretched chain. For sanity's sake, does the chain engage(turn) when
only driving in 2 Wheel High?


> > > > '97 TJ 4.0 A/T
> > > > Alarm w/remote start
> > > > PCW EMR050 15" wheels
> > > > BFG AT T/A KO's 31x10.50
> > > > KC 46 series fog lights
> > > > Front tow hooks
> > > > Front bumper end-cap delete
> > > > Banks Power Torquetube header
> > > > Airaid drop-in replacement filter
> > > > Alpine CD head unit
> > > > Audiovox Sirius satelite radio tuner
> > > > Uniden Beartracker BCT12 scanner
> > > > Yaesu FT-2600 VHF Ham Radio
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >

 

"Endo" <me@oh.my> wrote in message news:<vYidnUUnxPXWZW3dRVn-uA@comcast.com>...
> I'm having some odd noises while driving around that sound like a worn brake
> pad grinding against the rotor. There's also a bit of what I can only think
> to describe as a rotational sound ('chup chup chup') that's seeming to be
> only half as fast as the tires are moving (making me think drivesahft or the
> like). When I pull or push slightly on my transfer case shift lever while in
> 2wd, it intensifies ALOT. I don't think the noise goes away while in 4wd
> h/l, but if someone thinks it's relevant i'll confirm on my next drive.
>
> What the hell is wrong here? Is my transfer case about to ---- the bed on
> me?
>

I had this same thing happen in my '99 TJ and it was the rear
differential going from towing too much weight. After a few days, the
chup-chup sound started sounding like an M-60 (really fast, loud
popping at highway speed) and I took it in. Blown diff.

Thanks,
Matt

 

"Endo" <me@oh.my> wrote in message news:<vYidnUUnxPXWZW3dRVn-uA@comcast.com>...
> I'm having some odd noises while driving around that sound like a worn brake
> pad grinding against the rotor. There's also a bit of what I can only think
> to describe as a rotational sound ('chup chup chup') that's seeming to be
> only half as fast as the tires are moving (making me think drivesahft or the
> like). When I pull or push slightly on my transfer case shift lever while in
> 2wd, it intensifies ALOT. I don't think the noise goes away while in 4wd
> h/l, but if someone thinks it's relevant i'll confirm on my next drive.
>
> What the hell is wrong here? Is my transfer case about to ---- the bed on
> me?
>

I had this same thing happen in my '99 TJ and it was the rear
differential going from towing too much weight. After a few days, the
chup-chup sound started sounding like an M-60 (really fast, loud
popping at highway speed) and I took it in. Blown diff.

Thanks,
Matt

 

"Endo" <me@oh.my> wrote in message news:<vYidnUUnxPXWZW3dRVn-uA@comcast.com>...
> I'm having some odd noises while driving around that sound like a worn brake
> pad grinding against the rotor. There's also a bit of what I can only think
> to describe as a rotational sound ('chup chup chup') that's seeming to be
> only half as fast as the tires are moving (making me think drivesahft or the
> like). When I pull or push slightly on my transfer case shift lever while in
> 2wd, it intensifies ALOT. I don't think the noise goes away while in 4wd
> h/l, but if someone thinks it's relevant i'll confirm on my next drive.
>
> What the hell is wrong here? Is my transfer case about to ---- the bed on
> me?
>

I had this same thing happen in my '99 TJ and it was the rear
differential going from towing too much weight. After a few days, the
chup-chup sound started sounding like an M-60 (really fast, loud
popping at highway speed) and I took it in. Blown diff.

Thanks,
Matt

 

"Endo" <me@oh.my> wrote in message news:<vYidnUUnxPXWZW3dRVn-uA@comcast.com>...
> I'm having some odd noises while driving around that sound like a worn brake
> pad grinding against the rotor. There's also a bit of what I can only think
> to describe as a rotational sound ('chup chup chup') that's seeming to be
> only half as fast as the tires are moving (making me think drivesahft or the
> like). When I pull or push slightly on my transfer case shift lever while in
> 2wd, it intensifies ALOT. I don't think the noise goes away while in 4wd
> h/l, but if someone thinks it's relevant i'll confirm on my next drive.
>
> What the hell is wrong here? Is my transfer case about to ---- the bed on
> me?
>

I had this same thing happen in my '99 TJ and it was the rear
differential going from towing too much weight. After a few days, the
chup-chup sound started sounding like an M-60 (really fast, loud
popping at highway speed) and I took it in. Blown diff.

Thanks,
Matt

 

It doesn't, maybe you could dampen the engine vibration where a
broken engine mount has allowed the front driveshaft of exhaust pip to
rub against the frame.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Endo wrote:
>
> How does applying pressure on the shift lever work into your diagnosis?
>
> Shawn

 

It doesn't, maybe you could dampen the engine vibration where a
broken engine mount has allowed the front driveshaft of exhaust pip to
rub against the frame.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Endo wrote:
>
> How does applying pressure on the shift lever work into your diagnosis?
>
> Shawn

 

It doesn't, maybe you could dampen the engine vibration where a
broken engine mount has allowed the front driveshaft of exhaust pip to
rub against the frame.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Endo wrote:
>
> How does applying pressure on the shift lever work into your diagnosis?
>
> Shawn