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Yukon Gear & Axle

NP242 TRANSFER CASE FOR JEEP 87-'90

$1,901.88

SKU: Y001 RTC242J-1

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INSTALL DIFFICULTY
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Moderate — 2–4 hours

Description

Rebuilt NP242 Transfer Case for 1987-1990 Jeep Cherokee. Specs: 0.75" 21SP EX INP, 27SP SLIP MAIN, 2PC TAIL, 4 PIN SW, W/SPEDO. Features Hydro-blast rinse, proprietary shot-enticed deep cleaning, replacement of all bearings, seals, and viscous couplers. Each unit is spun tested for shift-ability and noise. Shipped in high-density plastic totes.

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Specifications

BrandYukon Gear & Axle
Part NumberY001 RTC242J-1

Videos

Jeep Cherokee: NP242 Transfer Case in Review - Automatic and Manual applications ['87-'01 XJ]

Jeep Cherokee: NP242 Transfer Case in Review - Automatic and Manual applications ['87-'01 XJ]
249 and 242 transfer case: 249 vs 242

249 and 242 transfer case: 249 vs 242
Jeep Cherokee - All Wheel Drive Swap, 4x4 to AWD [NP231 to NP242] ['96-'01 XJ'] Transfer Case Upgrade

Jeep Cherokee - All Wheel Drive Swap, 4x4 to AWD [NP231 to NP242] ['96-'01 XJ'] Transfer Case Upgrade
Jeep Cherokee: Transfer Case Options & How to Use 4wd Correctly ['84-'01 XJ']

Jeep Cherokee: Transfer Case Options & How to Use 4wd Correctly ['84-'01 XJ']
JEEP 4X4 PART TIME vs FULL TIME NP231 vs NP242 vs NP249

JEEP 4X4 PART TIME vs FULL TIME NP231 vs NP242 vs NP249
Jeep Transfer Case Identify what you have

Jeep Transfer Case Identify what you have
Jeep Cherokee: 2wd to 4x4 Swap: Everything You Need to Know to Install Factory 4wd [‘87-‘01 XJ]

Jeep Cherokee: 2wd to 4x4 Swap: Everything You Need to Know to Install Factory 4wd [‘87-‘01 XJ]

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