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Transfer Case Swap

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by bigdawg, Dec 10, 2017.

  1. Dec 10, 2017 at 5:26 AM
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    Has anyone replaced the stock transfer case in a 98 TJ with a GM NP205? And if so, what kind of fabrication had to be done?
     
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  2. Dec 10, 2017 at 8:14 AM
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    231 -> 205 seems to be a popular swap but I can't find any info on what you'd need to fabricate to make it work
     
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  3. Dec 10, 2017 at 8:22 AM
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    Thank You
     
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  4. Dec 10, 2017 at 6:42 PM
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    The NP205 is a great Tcase. Novak adapter to mate it. New drive shafts. Make sure you get the NP205 that drops on the correct side: driver drop or passenger drop. I can't remember which side the TJ is on. I assume you will twin stick it so you will need new cable shifters. I would say run the numbers and see how much you think you are going to spend. I bet you will be pretty close to the cost of an Atlas. I have built 2 Tcases for my CJ I tricked out the Dana20 ($1200) and I also tricked out a NP208 ($1050). Both almost cost me as much as an atlas. I should have bought the Atlas. I will wheel the 208 until it craps out and by an Atlas next.
     
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    There he is. Lol.
     
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  7. Dec 11, 2017 at 4:30 AM
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    I’m probably going to limp though the winter while I save for the atlas
     
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  8. Dec 11, 2017 at 2:33 PM
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    A friend is telling me that a 242 will bolt right in. Is that correct and is it a beefier unit?
     
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  9. Dec 11, 2017 at 3:07 PM
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    I don't believe there is much difference. Is there something wrong with your 231? If so rebuild it. What is your goal? Is this mainly a daily driver? Is it mainly an off-road vehicle? Are you looking for better off-road performance? Answer me this and then you can better choose what you need.
     
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  10. Dec 12, 2017 at 3:57 PM
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    Just repaired the 231 for now. It’s a daily driver that I like to take out and have fun with. And when I’m out having fun I don’t like having to baby it because I’m trying not to break something.
     
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  11. Dec 12, 2017 at 5:16 PM
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    the 231 is a good tcase. if i were to replace it it would be with tj rubicon tcase. gets you a 4:1 low gear and it is a direct swap.
     
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  12. Dec 13, 2017 at 6:29 AM
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    Looks like retail price on that Atlas is about $2500 with everything needed to put it in a TJ.

    I am in the same boat with my rig 231 is still holding up well for right now though. You can even swap the chain and 6 gear planetary gear over from a Chevy 231 (If I remember that right) if you are concerned about just strength.

    ~Jeff
     
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  13. Dec 13, 2017 at 9:02 AM
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    I am going to try and get the money together for an Atlas by spring.
     
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