Rubicon T/C in 97XJ?

Jeff-97XJ · Jul 25, 2006

[97XJ, 4.0, AW4, 231J, 3" OME Lift]

My 231J needs rebuilding but I'd prefer to find a Rubicon T/C if it can be installed without any "issues". Bolt lineup, or linkage problems or anything else??

Does anyone have first hand knowledge of bolting in a 241J, or 241OR into a 97 Cherokee?

Lastly, is the 241J and 241OR the same Transfer case??

Appreciate any comments.

Jeff-97XJ

ZachMan · Jul 25, 2006

search has knowledge

Kittrell · Jul 25, 2006

The NVG241OR or RockTrac is the Rubi T-case. It is not the same as a 241J. As far as I know you just have to shave about an inch off of the tranny mount. Other then that is it a "bolt in" swap.

RCP Phx · Jul 25, 2006

I have the NV241OR in my 95 with NO mods!

Littlewhitexj · Jul 25, 2006

^^ I hate you.

nightkrawler · Sep 12, 2006

ive been searching for this info only because ive recently gotten my hand on one. should be installing this weekend if it is a bolt on.

Ronbo · Sep 12, 2006

I have a AX15/241OR combo in my 98. I use the ORGS/JKS crossmember which puts the 241 close to the floor. I kept the OEM trans mount but switched motor mounts to the new style 'Rawbrown/Rigwerks' mounts, which keep the driveline in place and the transfercase out of the floor.

jjmat3 · Oct 23, 2006

RCP Phx said:
I have the NV241OR in my 95 with NO mods!

Does it hit the floor? Is that on an AW4? Also, any problems with shifter handle lining up in stock location?

dallas xjs · Oct 23, 2006

the NVG 241 is the 241j which is 4-1....at least all the rubi's at the jeep lot are stamped 241j 4-1

RCP Phx · Oct 24, 2006

jjmat3 said:
Does it hit the floor? Is that on an AW4? Also, any problems with shifter handle lining up in stock location?

Nope,doesnt hit anything,no modifying linkages,AW-4!

IslanderXJ · Oct 24, 2006

Is the Rubi T-Case supposed to be better?

RCP Phx · Oct 24, 2006

dallas xjs said:
the NVG 241 is the 241j which is 4-1....at least all the rubi's at the jeep lot are stamped 241j 4-1

Thats correct!Probably cant read the label but....

Kittrell · Oct 24, 2006

IslanderXJ said:
Is the Rubi T-Case supposed to be better?

It has a 4:1 low range and a "built in" SYE as it were.

RCP Phx · Oct 24, 2006

Not to mention a 6 gear planetary,larger gears/bearings,wider chain,etc..
http://www.jbconversions.com/pages/products/nvg241OR/index.html

IslanderXJ · Oct 24, 2006

Ohh.... Sweeeeeet.
Time to start lookin' for totaled rubi's....

jjmat3 · Oct 24, 2006

RCP Phx said:
Nope,doesnt hit anything,no modifying linkages,AW-4!

Very cool, i know what I will be doing with mine real soon.

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