4WDlifeform
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Beaver Falls, PA
Hey guys. I need a little direction on building up a 231... Something new for a change :laugh3:
Basically, I (eventually after lifting in the future) will need SYE. I figure while I'm at it, I can install a 2WD low kit, and upgrade the strength where possible, I'm thinking chain by popular consensus here. Really, I'm kinda after something to do haha.
I figure the best way for me to do this, and be able to take my time would be to pick up a 231 somewhere and go to town. This way I can still use my jeep while I'm building, as it is my primary vehicle. Then swap in the built 231, get new drive shaft, sell off my original 231. Here are my goals:
SYE, probably going to go with AA, they seem favored on here, and reasonably priced. 2WD low is just awesome, had it on my previous rig, and loved it. TeraFlex makes a kit, but I think the price is outrageous. Who else sells this? need opinions on that... Finally, beefy chain. Chain I have seen gets picked on. Whether its the weakest component, I could not determine... but seems that a lot of people suggest this. Again, not sure where to look as far as brand name... Other little things such as cleaning, inspection, replacing misc. parts (like the plastic pads) will take place here as well. I do not care to play with the planetary gears... I would love to be talked into it though! I think for the riding that I do, the low range gearing is just fine.
Any advice, thoughts, oppinions, criticism are more than welcome! I have never done this before, and I see a lot of you have. I have the time to do it right, and that's what I'm going to do, but I need your help.
Related future goals for my Jeep include Ford 8.8 rear, rear locker, 33s on about 5in of lift. Eventually, stroking to 4.6, 4.7. Just want to be sure that this build will be able to accommodate all that.
I am building for my 97 4dr Sport, with I6, AX-15, NP231, and stock axles.
Sorry for the long post, but just wanted to get everything out there. Thank you all in advance!!
Basically, I (eventually after lifting in the future) will need SYE. I figure while I'm at it, I can install a 2WD low kit, and upgrade the strength where possible, I'm thinking chain by popular consensus here. Really, I'm kinda after something to do haha.
I figure the best way for me to do this, and be able to take my time would be to pick up a 231 somewhere and go to town. This way I can still use my jeep while I'm building, as it is my primary vehicle. Then swap in the built 231, get new drive shaft, sell off my original 231. Here are my goals:
SYE, probably going to go with AA, they seem favored on here, and reasonably priced. 2WD low is just awesome, had it on my previous rig, and loved it. TeraFlex makes a kit, but I think the price is outrageous. Who else sells this? need opinions on that... Finally, beefy chain. Chain I have seen gets picked on. Whether its the weakest component, I could not determine... but seems that a lot of people suggest this. Again, not sure where to look as far as brand name... Other little things such as cleaning, inspection, replacing misc. parts (like the plastic pads) will take place here as well. I do not care to play with the planetary gears... I would love to be talked into it though! I think for the riding that I do, the low range gearing is just fine.
Any advice, thoughts, oppinions, criticism are more than welcome! I have never done this before, and I see a lot of you have. I have the time to do it right, and that's what I'm going to do, but I need your help.
Related future goals for my Jeep include Ford 8.8 rear, rear locker, 33s on about 5in of lift. Eventually, stroking to 4.6, 4.7. Just want to be sure that this build will be able to accommodate all that.
I am building for my 97 4dr Sport, with I6, AX-15, NP231, and stock axles.
Sorry for the long post, but just wanted to get everything out there. Thank you all in advance!!