can you interchange the transfer cases between all engine/transmisions available in the 1st gen durango? still looking for another 4.7 for the beater/future parts doner I bought a little while ago but have looked at some other 1st gens recently that have the AWD t-case, thinking if the t-cases can be swapped(assuming manual t-case vs manual t-case NOT manual vs electric shifted) if I find a good deal on an AWD model I can swap my part time 4x4 t-case from my '00 with the dead 4.7.

I hate full time 4x4, waste gas and wear out tires. would love if they had a t-case like the NP242 in my cherokee so I had 2wd normally and the option of AWD.

 

There is a round tag on the transfer box and you will see a part number on it. That is the only part number you can use.

 

You can install a NV242 and have a part time position, I would think it could fit but it is a PITA case to operate.

 

I've got the 242 and love it, but it was from the factory. It still functions correctly at 162k.

 

Hyrda: the 242 in a cherokee is no different to operate then a part time only 231, just one extra position to leave the tcase in.

master tech: really have you ever actually tried? I know from experience changing a few jeep tcases some tcases of the same model type have different spline counts and I think some have different shaft length thats why you if you need a tcase you need to know what other engine/transmision choises you can look for to find another one to go in. by what you are saying if I had a Durango with the 4.7 auto and AWD tcase I would NOT be able to put a tcase in from a Durango with the 4.7 auto part time tcase? that would be retarded, I can't see Dodge having them that much different that they would not work.

 

A true awd system is usually quite different from a part time system. Jeeps were made to swap parts easily, dodges weren't. You would also have to run a different switch and wires for the t-case. NV233 is the 231 with electric select pretty much, it might work but would take some customization.

 

I dont like electric shift transfer cases so thats not really an issue, can't see myself buying a 4wheel drive vehicle if it dosn't have a manual shift transfer case. guess that leaves me looking for nothing newer then a '01 Durango.

 

Boy you gotta lot to learn! Search "NV242" under my name in this section then come back after you are informed and tell me that there isn't any difference. I await your responce.

 

this is getting interesting

 

, this is about to get interesting....I know the 242 and 241 internals are completely different in how they operate, I am waiting for your lesson professor Hydra, lol. Well actually blindmonkey's response so you can explain it.