Re: transfer case determination
 

I wish I had full time 4x4. I do have the 231.

"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:5QJIh.119$qe5.4@trnddc05...
> Yes, it should be. Either that or the NP232. The difference is that the
> 232 is a Full time system with a Center Differential of sorts, wheras the
> 231 is a Part Time system that has no center diff.
>
> As you drive, the differentials in the axles handle the speed differences
> from left to right on the same axle. In 4WD, the front and rear axles
> travel much different lines (arcs) and the speed of the front and rear
> axles are vastly different. The Center Differential accomodates this
> difference, without it the transfer case takes a beating and eventually
> fails.
>
>
>
> "abomb69" <abuse@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:5hIIh.14313$bb1.9348@newssvr17.news.prodigy.n et...
>> Would and NP231 be what I have in my 93 Cherokee?
>>
>>
>> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
>> news:UNEIh.8939$mh7.1931@trnddc04...
>>>
>>> "petethepirate" <petethepirate197@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:1173558388.412112.15410@64g2000cwx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>>> how do i tell what transfer case i have? I have a 94 ZJ laredo with
>>>> the I6, with 2hi, 4hi, neutral, and 4lo
>>>>
>>>
>>> You have the NP231.
>>>
>>> Never use any 4WD selection on hard surfaces where the tires can get a
>>> good grip. 4WD is intended for traction challenged conditions only.
>>
>>
>

Re: transfer case determination
 

I wish I had full time 4x4. I do have the 231.

"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:5QJIh.119$qe5.4@trnddc05...
> Yes, it should be. Either that or the NP232. The difference is that the
> 232 is a Full time system with a Center Differential of sorts, wheras the
> 231 is a Part Time system that has no center diff.
>
> As you drive, the differentials in the axles handle the speed differences
> from left to right on the same axle. In 4WD, the front and rear axles
> travel much different lines (arcs) and the speed of the front and rear
> axles are vastly different. The Center Differential accomodates this
> difference, without it the transfer case takes a beating and eventually
> fails.
>
>
>
> "abomb69" <abuse@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:5hIIh.14313$bb1.9348@newssvr17.news.prodigy.n et...
>> Would and NP231 be what I have in my 93 Cherokee?
>>
>>
>> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
>> news:UNEIh.8939$mh7.1931@trnddc04...
>>>
>>> "petethepirate" <petethepirate197@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:1173558388.412112.15410@64g2000cwx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>>> how do i tell what transfer case i have? I have a 94 ZJ laredo with
>>>> the I6, with 2hi, 4hi, neutral, and 4lo
>>>>
>>>
>>> You have the NP231.
>>>
>>> Never use any 4WD selection on hard surfaces where the tires can get a
>>> good grip. 4WD is intended for traction challenged conditions only.
>>
>>
>

Re: transfer case determination
 

do u you need one ?
i have one on the bench getting ready for a set new of synco's

Carl S wrote:

> NP231.
>
> Carl
>
> "petethepirate" <petethepirate197@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1173558388.412112.15410@64g2000cwx.googlegrou ps.com...
> > how do i tell what transfer case i have? I have a 94 ZJ laredo with
> > the I6, with 2hi, 4hi, neutral, and 4lo
> >

Re: transfer case determination
 

do u you need one ?
i have one on the bench getting ready for a set new of synco's

Carl S wrote:

> NP231.
>
> Carl
>
> "petethepirate" <petethepirate197@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1173558388.412112.15410@64g2000cwx.googlegrou ps.com...
> > how do i tell what transfer case i have? I have a 94 ZJ laredo with
> > the I6, with 2hi, 4hi, neutral, and 4lo
> >

Re: transfer case determination
 

do u you need one ?
i have one on the bench getting ready for a set new of synco's

Carl S wrote:

> NP231.
>
> Carl
>
> "petethepirate" <petethepirate197@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1173558388.412112.15410@64g2000cwx.googlegrou ps.com...
> > how do i tell what transfer case i have? I have a 94 ZJ laredo with
> > the I6, with 2hi, 4hi, neutral, and 4lo
> >

Re: transfer case determination
 

the np 231 and the np231 share the same case??????

RoyJ wrote:

> Mechanically, the NP231 and NP231 use very similar gear cases. The NP231
> has a planitary gear setup for high/lo range and the NP232 has a
> diferential gear in the same location.
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> > Yes, it should be. Either that or the NP232. The difference is that the
> > 232 is a Full time system with a Center Differential of sorts, wheras
> > the 231 is a Part Time system that has no center diff.
> >
> > As you drive, the differentials in the axles handle the speed
> > differences from left to right on the same axle. In 4WD, the front and
> > rear axles travel much different lines (arcs) and the speed of the front
> > and rear axles are vastly different. The Center Differential accomodates
> > this difference, without it the transfer case takes a beating and
> > eventually fails.
> >
> >
> >
> > "abomb69" <abuse@verizon.net> wrote in message
> > news:5hIIh.14313$bb1.9348@newssvr17.news.prodigy.n et...
> >
> >> Would and NP231 be what I have in my 93 Cherokee?
> >>
> >>
> >> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
> >> news:UNEIh.8939$mh7.1931@trnddc04...
> >>
> >>>
> >>> "petethepirate" <petethepirate197@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:1173558388.412112.15410@64g2000cwx.googlegrou ps.com...
> >>>
> >>>> how do i tell what transfer case i have? I have a 94 ZJ laredo with
> >>>> the I6, with 2hi, 4hi, neutral, and 4lo
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> You have the NP231.
> >>>
> >>> Never use any 4WD selection on hard surfaces where the tires can get
> >>> a good grip. 4WD is intended for traction challenged conditions only.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >

Re: transfer case determination
 

the np 231 and the np231 share the same case??????

RoyJ wrote:

> Mechanically, the NP231 and NP231 use very similar gear cases. The NP231
> has a planitary gear setup for high/lo range and the NP232 has a
> diferential gear in the same location.
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> > Yes, it should be. Either that or the NP232. The difference is that the
> > 232 is a Full time system with a Center Differential of sorts, wheras
> > the 231 is a Part Time system that has no center diff.
> >
> > As you drive, the differentials in the axles handle the speed
> > differences from left to right on the same axle. In 4WD, the front and
> > rear axles travel much different lines (arcs) and the speed of the front
> > and rear axles are vastly different. The Center Differential accomodates
> > this difference, without it the transfer case takes a beating and
> > eventually fails.
> >
> >
> >
> > "abomb69" <abuse@verizon.net> wrote in message
> > news:5hIIh.14313$bb1.9348@newssvr17.news.prodigy.n et...
> >
> >> Would and NP231 be what I have in my 93 Cherokee?
> >>
> >>
> >> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
> >> news:UNEIh.8939$mh7.1931@trnddc04...
> >>
> >>>
> >>> "petethepirate" <petethepirate197@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:1173558388.412112.15410@64g2000cwx.googlegrou ps.com...
> >>>
> >>>> how do i tell what transfer case i have? I have a 94 ZJ laredo with
> >>>> the I6, with 2hi, 4hi, neutral, and 4lo
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> You have the NP231.
> >>>
> >>> Never use any 4WD selection on hard surfaces where the tires can get
> >>> a good grip. 4WD is intended for traction challenged conditions only.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >

Re: transfer case determination
 

the np 231 and the np231 share the same case??????

RoyJ wrote:

> Mechanically, the NP231 and NP231 use very similar gear cases. The NP231
> has a planitary gear setup for high/lo range and the NP232 has a
> diferential gear in the same location.
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> > Yes, it should be. Either that or the NP232. The difference is that the
> > 232 is a Full time system with a Center Differential of sorts, wheras
> > the 231 is a Part Time system that has no center diff.
> >
> > As you drive, the differentials in the axles handle the speed
> > differences from left to right on the same axle. In 4WD, the front and
> > rear axles travel much different lines (arcs) and the speed of the front
> > and rear axles are vastly different. The Center Differential accomodates
> > this difference, without it the transfer case takes a beating and
> > eventually fails.
> >
> >
> >
> > "abomb69" <abuse@verizon.net> wrote in message
> > news:5hIIh.14313$bb1.9348@newssvr17.news.prodigy.n et...
> >
> >> Would and NP231 be what I have in my 93 Cherokee?
> >>
> >>
> >> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
> >> news:UNEIh.8939$mh7.1931@trnddc04...
> >>
> >>>
> >>> "petethepirate" <petethepirate197@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:1173558388.412112.15410@64g2000cwx.googlegrou ps.com...
> >>>
> >>>> how do i tell what transfer case i have? I have a 94 ZJ laredo with
> >>>> the I6, with 2hi, 4hi, neutral, and 4lo
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> You have the NP231.
> >>>
> >>> Never use any 4WD selection on hard surfaces where the tires can get
> >>> a good grip. 4WD is intended for traction challenged conditions only.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >

Re: transfer case determination
 

No, the design is very similar but the cases are not quite the same.
Fair number of interchangable parts.

philthy wrote:
> the np 231 and the np231 share the same case??????
>
> RoyJ wrote:
>
>
>>Mechanically, the NP231 and NP231 use very similar gear cases. The NP231
>>has a planitary gear setup for high/lo range and the NP232 has a
>>diferential gear in the same location.
>>
>>Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Yes, it should be. Either that or the NP232. The difference is that the
>>>232 is a Full time system with a Center Differential of sorts, wheras
>>>the 231 is a Part Time system that has no center diff.
>>>
>>>As you drive, the differentials in the axles handle the speed
>>>differences from left to right on the same axle. In 4WD, the front and
>>>rear axles travel much different lines (arcs) and the speed of the front
>>>and rear axles are vastly different. The Center Differential accomodates
>>>this difference, without it the transfer case takes a beating and
>>>eventually fails.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>"abomb69" <abuse@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>news:5hIIh.14313$bb1.9348@newssvr17.news.prodig y.net...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Would and NP231 be what I have in my 93 Cherokee?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>>news:UNEIh.8939$mh7.1931@trnddc04...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>"petethepirate" <petethepirate197@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:1173558388.412112.15410@64g2000cwx.googl egroups.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>how do i tell what transfer case i have? I have a 94 ZJ laredo with
>>>>>>the I6, with 2hi, 4hi, neutral, and 4lo
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>You have the NP231.
>>>>>
>>>>>Never use any 4WD selection on hard surfaces where the tires can get
>>>>>a good grip. 4WD is intended for traction challenged conditions only.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>

Re: transfer case determination
 

No, the design is very similar but the cases are not quite the same.
Fair number of interchangable parts.

philthy wrote:
> the np 231 and the np231 share the same case??????
>
> RoyJ wrote:
>
>
>>Mechanically, the NP231 and NP231 use very similar gear cases. The NP231
>>has a planitary gear setup for high/lo range and the NP232 has a
>>diferential gear in the same location.
>>
>>Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Yes, it should be. Either that or the NP232. The difference is that the
>>>232 is a Full time system with a Center Differential of sorts, wheras
>>>the 231 is a Part Time system that has no center diff.
>>>
>>>As you drive, the differentials in the axles handle the speed
>>>differences from left to right on the same axle. In 4WD, the front and
>>>rear axles travel much different lines (arcs) and the speed of the front
>>>and rear axles are vastly different. The Center Differential accomodates
>>>this difference, without it the transfer case takes a beating and
>>>eventually fails.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>"abomb69" <abuse@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>news:5hIIh.14313$bb1.9348@newssvr17.news.prodig y.net...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Would and NP231 be what I have in my 93 Cherokee?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>>news:UNEIh.8939$mh7.1931@trnddc04...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>"petethepirate" <petethepirate197@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:1173558388.412112.15410@64g2000cwx.googl egroups.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>how do i tell what transfer case i have? I have a 94 ZJ laredo with
>>>>>>the I6, with 2hi, 4hi, neutral, and 4lo
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>You have the NP231.
>>>>>
>>>>>Never use any 4WD selection on hard surfaces where the tires can get
>>>>>a good grip. 4WD is intended for traction challenged conditions only.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>