Going to be installing a 1 inch transfer case drop and was wondering if those that have done this had any problems with shift linkage? Will I have to do anything with the transmission or tcase linkage for this much drop?
Thanks in advance. John
1996 Cherokee 1 inch tcase drop
Feb 02, 2006
6 Replies
Why would you want to do such a thing? Fred
85 GW
I forgot to mention that the transmission is an auto and the tcase is the NP231.
Philthy, thanks I'll look into that.
Fred, I installed a lift and now have a slight driveline vibe. I've been told that this will help and it's relative cheap. Unlike Bill's suggestion.
Bill, thanks for the link, very educational. Will bookmark that for the day I buy a Real Jeep. Until then I'll keep hacking away at my Cherokee.
I did a home-brew 1" t-case drop on a 91XJ automatic but it had the NP242 t-case. No problems with shift linkage in any poitions in the auto trans or t-case.
HTH
Carl
If you drop the transfer case you also should raise the rear pinion so it is parallel with the transfer case output shaft. You do this with angle shims between the rear springs and the rear axle spring perches. Theoretically, you should also drop the front pinion, but since the front drive shaft is longer and not used all the time with the NP231, this is rarely done. Good luck.
Earle
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