1" at the case is NOT a big problem. I wheeled with 3" lift for years without a t-case strike, first on 31's, then on 33's. The Jeep 242 hangs a little lower than the 231, but if you (the driver) are aware of limitations and pick a careful line, it's not a big issue. I recently (finally) got my SYE (Tom Woods) and was able to loose the t-case drop. I'm glad to have the extra inch, butstill feel the t-case drop is not a huge problem. Just my $0.02 from a fellow 242'er that's been there.