242 to 231 swap

[bcrosson92]

i finally did the swap and got the sye in and driveshaft. my issue is with the shift lever. i got the boost werks simple 231 kit. My question is does the shift handle from a 242 equipped xj have a longer throw. i know the 242 tcase does. the other is do i need the shift gate and the brass part the bolts to the floor? would that make the lever not move i mean i cant get it to move without snapping the lever off.

[4.3LXJ]

You want to get the 231 shifter itself. It has a different pattern in it that matches your new shifting requirememts

[bcrosson92]

so lever and all? i thought the gate was the only real difference other then maybe the brass part

[4.3LXJ]

It is really the base and the slot the lever goes through. It is easier just to get the whole thing and bolt it in

[bcrosson92]

ok ill have to check around and find one.