Transfer case swap

[Tamir]

Jeep liberty 2004 currently with 242
I want to swap in the 231
Do i have to change the lever? And is there anything else I have to change in order for it to work?

 

[tommudd]

yes the lever as well or how would you know which position you are in
Why are you swapping them ?

 

[Tamir]

yes the lever as well or how would you know which position you are in
Why are you swapping them ?

My current one is broken
My low gear doesnt send power to the front wheels only to the back
While part/full-time does
And i would know which position im in by feel and the dash light
Does the lever has positions by its self? Is it not all in the transfer

 

[Tamir]

i cant find any reasonable priced lever
New one in my country cost 500 dollars
So i am asking is it a must will it work?
I mean the positions are the same but there is no full time am I correct?
I would’ve just put a 242 but i cant find any and i have heard that the 231 are stronger

 

[KJowner]

Are you sure the box is broken? Check the linkage and bushes.

 

[Tamir]

Im from israel and the rebuild itself will cost me more then the transfer

 

[KJowner]

That's a shame, where are you? There are rebuild kits available, might be a cheaper option. Ive got the 231 in my Jeep, its ok but you can't use 4x4 on hard surfaces.

 

[Tamir]

Are you sure the box is broken? Check the linkage and bushes.

Yeah im sure
4 hi part and full works just fine
And there was loud bang

 

[Tamir]

Does anyone knows if I can replace the transfer without the lever
Will it work is the difference is more than just the print