NP/NV231J: The Beefening

Can't remember if you have added a lift or not but the factory ones look like this. The can clunk as you go over things if the bushings are shot or bolts are loose.

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Nicholas said:
Wait I thought u were pointing out something in the case that was also called a control arm but of course I know what that is ha


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No. It would be odd for your T-case to clunk as you roll over things at low speed but not for a control arm with bad bushing or loose bolt.
 
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Chris said:
Ahhh, I know what you mean. My wife has me remodeling the bathroom, putting up a new fence in the yard, and after that it's new windows. It never ends!

I guess the good thing is that I already have most of everything I need done to my TJ. But yes, these "projects" definitely take away the time I could be spending doing fun stuff.
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I've been through my house once already...Done the bathrooms, windows, paint, flooring, etc. We've been there 15 years though, so now things are looking "dated" so I get to start over!
 
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I've been through my house once already...Done the bathrooms, windows, paint, flooring, etc. We've been there 15 years though, so now things are looking "dated" so I get to start over!
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Oh man... At least one day when we die we won't have to worry about things like this... Haha.
 
JP98 said:
Don't feel stupid. These days most your age wouldn't even attempt to work on their own vehicles much less know what everything is called.
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X2. Props to you for doing the sort of things that most men your age wouldn't even have an interest in. That already puts you ahead of the curve!
 
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JP98 said:
Don't feel stupid. These days most your age wouldn't even attempt to work on their own vehicles much less know what everything is called.
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It's true I'm so glad I put the lift on myself with a friend, it also inspired me for what I want to do for my future a lot. And yea as long as I get this thing situated and solved I'll be happy.


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Well anyways I'm probably just going to risk it and I'm 85% sure it's the chain so I'll just go for buying the chain and hoping for the best, it's 75$ and might need replacing anyways


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The NP231 chain is not "hard" (I understand its a relative term) to replace at all if you were able to bolt on a lift with your friend.

NP 231 chains have been known to stretch. No doubt about it.

By no hard I mean there are no special tools required nor any special measurment devices needed. Not even a machine press or bearing puller.

There are tons of videos on youtube showing how-to's on removing the np231 and changing the chain.
This one goes through a SYE install. But you can see the chain and how in only a few steps he has the chain off. All you would do is stop there and put a new chain on and bolt it back up.
 
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Fouledplugs said:
The NP231 chain is not "hard" (I understand its a relative term) to replace at all if you were able to bolt on a lift with your friend.

NP 231 chains have been known to stretch. No doubt about it.

By no hard I mean there are no special tools required nor any special measurment devices needed. Not even a machine press or bearing puller.

There are tons of videos on youtube showing how-to's on removing the np231 and changing the chain.
This one goes through a SYE install. But you can see the chain and how in only a few steps he has the chain off. All you would do is stop there and put a new chain on and bolt it back up.
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Thanks man. This is probably the most help I've gotten from anyone really appreciate it. I'll look more into the noise tonight before I make my decision to buy a new one, in fact this one is sa d to be a stronger one for the NP231


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Okay I've decided I'm going to purchase the chain but before I just want to make sure about what seals / deal I need with it, and what kind of fluid I would need. If there's anyone here that knows? I'd truly appreciate it.


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2 quarts of ATF+3 (ATF+4 also works fine.) for the NP231

You shouldn't need any seals I don't think (may be wrong!)

The two halves are sealed with black rtv.

You may need a new pickup filter as well depending how worn the chain is and if it's damaged any teeth.

Edit: I might change my chain too soon. Meh I don't really want to. Anyone have a rough estimate of lifespan of a chain for the 231? I'm sure how often you use your t case plays a huge role.
 
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