i got everything in except the front driveshaft and drove the truck home today. Fortunately for me, I have a ton of old Explorer parts (and whole old explorers) in my yard, so I should be able to find a driveshaft somewhere

 

I have to ask, why a custom rear driveshaft? mine works just fine. Both cases are 19.25" inches (roughly) long.

 

Does the case to the front output seem longer? If it's the same, or minimally different, you should be able to get a new end yoke to replace the flange style that your front is. Call Six States and let them know what you're doing.

BTW, the 242 is a great t-case when it's minimally slippery. I wish the Ram had it when it's real wet and I need some grip.

 

the case to front output is the same length. the output shaft in the nv242 is much bigger and it's yolk style rather than flange style

 

simple , the old one was all busted and the new one has a slight correction in length, it is also made from a stronger grade of steel than the stock one and balanced as such

 

haha, fair enough

 

as an update on this project, i've put a couple thousand miles on the NV242 t-case in my Ram, but I've yet to put the front driveshaft in, so i can't comment on the AWD. however, the NV242 seems to do well behind the Ram transmission.

 

Put in that front driveshaft, and give us a full report. We wants DETAILS!!!!

 

Agreed I have a guess it will work very nicely.

 

Sounds like what I wanted to do in my thread. Also sounds way above my level of ability.