Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) NP 249 to NP242 swap.

In this video, I remove the failed NP249 (all-wheel drive) transfer case from the jeep and install an NP242 (selectable) transfer case in order to get it ready for offroad use.

[@Noble4Truths]

Nice tutorial for someone who wants to do a swap so they can 4 wheel. For the typical highway cruiser, however, simply replacing the viscous coupler would fix the issue. That can be done with the TC still in place. The NP 249 TC is a very good unit, in general. But the NV 249 (mid '96-'98 models) is a bit better.

[@andrewjohnson351]

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback. I had entertained replacing the VC, but i wanted the part time, and 2wd functions of the 242.

[@ridahadi683]

When you bought the 242 you didn’t end up swapping any of the old 249 shafts into the new case ?

[@chrisdekeyser549]

Exactly that's what I want to know how he didn't swap over the output shaft/ planetaries

[@Wotansvolk1972]

Subbed, bout to attempt all that crap.. thanks

[@Onecooliceman]

Want to make my two wheel into a four wheel, do you think the 242 will work with my Jeep a 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 I think I need some kind of rear transmission adapter befor I can install the transfer case

[@danielfeliciano9188]

Great video but the music. Holy crap. The video was better on mute…. Adult auto porn with tech music

[@IslandManMitch]

I agree the music is very annoying.

[@seang-man5016]

Nice job. Did you upgrade to the Bilstein 5100's and OME coils?

[@jesseperez7253]

Thank You for the great content. QUESTION. Can I flat tow behind my motorhome ( 4 wheels on ground) a 96 ZJ with the 249 transfer case? I tested by putting transfer case in neutral and transmission in park and zj moves freely forward and reverse as I push it. Ssme thing happens if transfer case is in neutral and transmission in neutral, I wonder what's safer. Please someone with experience on this reply. I have a trip coming soon and need to know.
For my towing points I'm good. Jeep has a heavy duty winch mount with d rings and it's sandwiched over the unibody frame.. (1996 5.2 V8 with full time 4wd 249 transfer case, automatic transmission)

[@JC-ok7qd]

yes

[@michaelcalderon4401]

When doing this swap do you have to replace the whole shift box or did you just replace it

[@zjobe7056]

Did your 2WD fuel mileage increase when on the road?

[@sparkie5571]

From what my experience is, its about 1mpg increase on my 1998 5.9 zj.