transfer case

  1. Stinkbug

    Transfer Case - Cracked Housing or Casting Marks?

    I had my transfer case out and as I was preparing to put it back in in noticed what appear to be cracks on the front half of the housing. I have had a string of setbacks with my Jeep lately and am hoping that someone I’ll tell me with confidence they are just casting marks of some kind and turn...
  2. T

    Whine at low speed - transfer case?

    Hey all, I have a neighbor with a TJ issue I'm trying to help him diagnose. The Jeep is a 2002 4.0 auto with around 95k. At low speeds (3-5 mph) there is a low but notable whine - similar to the sound that some manual transmissions in reverse make. The sounds fades at higher speeds, but it may...
  3. inkedrose

    Extra parts (transfer case edition)

    Draining my t-case and found a bunch of rubber when I drained it. Any idea what it is and solution to fix it? 2004 Rubi, 5 speed manual. The 241 with I believe the NV3550
  4. W

    Is it possible to remove a slip yoke eliminator?

    Is it possible to remove the upper casing and the lower casing for the transfer case, and reseal it put it back together and all that? Do i need anything for it?
  5. B

    Transfer case question

    New jeep owner...I am working on my newly acquired 1998 wrangler sport 5spd. Was sitting in a friends back yard for about a year with no use. I got it started and I can drive around in 2wd, but cant shift to 4wd. Stopped the vehicle ant tried to shift..no luck, drove real slow and tried...no...
  6. L

    Can’t get 4WD shifter into 2H

    Hey guys, new to Jeep TJs and this forum. I just did a ton of work on my wife’s 03 wrangler X 5 speed. After putting everything back together, I go to see how the clutch feels and I realize that I’m getting zero power at all. After putting it into 4WD and taking it for a few spins, I noticed...
  7. richardh

    Future-Proofing Driveshafts for 2005 TJ – Advice Needed

    Hey all, I’m trying to future-proof some upgrades on my ’05 TJ and could use some thoughts. Current setup: 2005 TJ 4” Savvy lift on 35s Rear: Super Dana 35 w/ chromoly shafts Front: Dana 30 w/ chromoly shafts Driveshafts: Adams 1310 double cardan front and rear Current Project: I’m swapping...
  8. TJMexico

    Help me troubleshoot this noise

    So, here's my first question to the forum as a Jeep newbie. It's noise related and while I know that accurately diagnosing a noise over the Internet is pretty much impossible, I'll give as detailed an description as I can and hope to maybe get some pointers. Ultimately, I'm hunting down the...
  9. M

    Rattling sound when I rev

    Ok this is gonna sound stupid. Say there’s a fella, and said fella does a reverse burnout in 4.0 liter 2002 TJ. Hears a loud snapping/pop sound Said burnout ruins front diff and car has a rattling sound when reving in 1st, 2nd and reverse. Said fella fixes diff but jeep still has rattling sound...
  10. StrassBass98

    Up-and-down play / slop in NP241OR front output yoke after rebuild

    After replacing the axle side U joint in my driveshaft, I went down a rabbit hole trying to chase down a pretty substantial vibration that occurs at about 65mph. It's bad enough that it makes the change in my cupholder buzz. At first, I thought it was my driveshaft, but after removing the...
  11. 03RubiPHX

    Valve body or some sort of transfer case plugs?

    Morning all, decided to give my knuckles a break and go to work...Pretty sure I'll be rethinking that decision in about 3 hours. I'm hoping/looking for some help as I'm just learning my way around my jeep. Not that its a rocket or some sort of new technology. Some things I just cant quite...
  12. 4

    NP231 output bearing noise

    Hi, all. New here after acquiring a 2000 TJ 4.0 nv3550 5 speed from my wife's family. It's had some work done to it over the years including a SYE kit, a 4" (I believe) lift, a Ford 8.8 rear axle swap w/ a truss, and 4.56 gears. This thing is a bit of a mess, mechanically. It's had a very...
  13. Woodrow

    SOLD Jeep NP231 J transfer-case with SYE kit and Savvy cable shifter, stock TJ lever

    $350 Pulled from 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ with 4.0L and AX-15 (5-spd manual) at 160K mi. 2.72:1 low range. Has Advanced Adapters SYE (slip yoke eliminator) kit which was installed at 150K mi. Savvy cable shifter and stock Jeep shift handle included. 23 spline input shaft, protrudes 1 9/16” ftom...
  14. Pert Near

    Trouble with severe vibration 25-50 mph

    I've been chasing this since I bought the LJ last October. Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Actions taken...new tires, caster, pinon angle, upgraded to RPM drag link, track bar, and tie rod. The LJ drives better than when I bought it but still has a vibration...
  15. Jeepster97TJ

    Hard to Find - Slip Yoke Kit Output seal

    I have a 1997 TJ with a Currie Enterprises Transfer Case Conversion Kit CE-9069T and what seems to be a Rubicon Express yoke adapter and driveshaft (RE1807). I am not the original owner so I am digging all around trying to find a rear seal for the Tail end of my transfer case. I am not sure the...
  16. Tiger98

    Transfer Case Fill Plug

    I'm trying to do my first transfer case fluid change in my 231 and the fill plug is stuck tight. Also, it doesn't look like all the other fill plugs I've seen as it isn't an Allen key like they usually seem to be or even the 30mm head that a lot of people have mentioned. I can't tell if it...
  17. B

    Jeep makes grinding Noise from Transmission?

    Hello All, another question for those more experienced and mechanically apt than myself: My Jeep TJ (97 4.0 AX-15) is now making a grinding noise when engaging Reverse Gear. It is an extremely hard shift, but the grinding continues if I let off the pedal and allow the clutch to fully engage...
  18. B

    Transfer case lever moving but no shifting of transfer case at all

    Good afternoon! New to a Jeep, bought one for off road use at a property I have in Michigan. Once I get it up there, it will see mostly off-road use with some on-road use sprinked in. 2002 TJ, automatic transmission. 4.0L. The situation: Transfer case lever moves between 2H, 4H, and N with...
  19. J

    Recommendations while my AX15 transmission and transfer case are pulled

    Hello Everyone. My son and I have been working on our ‘97, 4.0L Manual with 200k for a few years and this site has been a life saver for two Jeep Noobs. So first thanks to the forum and help on so many issues We’ve had some clutch problems and decided to replace the clutch. The transmission...
  20. L

    SYE kit installed, transfer case not shifting out of 2WD

    Hello everyone, I recently just installed a new SYE kit into my 99 Tj. After putting in the TC and filling with oil, I cannot get the transfer case to shift out of 2wd. I am currently waiting on my rear driveshaft and was trying to take a test cruise in 4hi. I checked the shift rod and its...