Hey I saw this for sale , is this any different or stronger that my tj 231 with a super short sye on my 97 tj ?
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Is a Rubicon 241 transfer case any better than my 231?
- Thread starter Eddie Greenlee
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Your 97 TJ would've come stock with a 231 transfer case. So unless a PO swapped it for a Rubicon 241 case... The Rubicon 241 case has lower gearing than the 231 and yes, it's considered a stronger design. There are a few other differences between the two also.
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so it would be upgrade to swap it out to a rubi 241 t case. I doubt i will , but just asking. thanks.
The 241 is an upgrade only if you want the lower crawl ratio. Not everyone wants or needs that.
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Brianj5600
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With a manual transmission or 3 speed automatic, the lower 4:1 would probably be nice. I liked my 241 with 4:1 with 4.10 gears. I changed to 5.38 gears and and 4:1 low range seems a little too much. The 231 is much easier to tuck the the larger 241.
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That's another good point. The 241 case is larger than the 231. If you have a tummy tuck (or plan to) you'll have to deal with the different clearance.
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yes sir I do have a tummy tuck, but I do have room about the 231 t case, I didnt push it all the way to the top.
I switched from a 231 to 241 with UCF zero clearance, and with my BL, I had to do a bit of bashing to get case to clear. I also had to change my transmission mount. I have pictures on my build thread of how I changed mount. The planetary is larger and it hits the transmission mount. Would recommend switching to cable shifter if you do it also.
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I couldn’t imagine going without my 241. I am also playing in the rocks, so it makes a big difference.
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I paid 1200 for mine. 15 is a bit high. What are prices on Car-Part? Use that as a guide also.
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I really dont think it is something you need if you have to ask what it does. They are not cheap. If you arent getting into situations where you feel you cant go slow enough in first gear, you have no use for it.
The 231 is a great t case. They are cheap and durable.
The 231 is a great t case. They are cheap and durable.
I would offer 1250, see if he bits, I would not go over 13.
Yep, I haven’t wheeled in Mississippi, but I would have to imagine the 231 might actually be more enjoyable there.