transfer case blew up

[grolla42]

I have a 1988 jeep cherokee laredo lifted 4 inches on 31s and i was driving yesterday then my transfer case cracked in half and blew a hole in the side. Why or how could this even happen?

[6spdYJ]

Were you in 4 wheel lock on dry pavement?

[lakev2]

lack of fluid?

[bails85]

grolla i have a t case for an 89 ready to go. pm me if u want it.

[Guest]

Lack of fluid took mine out!

[grolla42]

I was just drving then my whole jeep shook in the front then the transfer literally exploded, ill post pics later on. It was in 2 wheel but maybe it did lack fluid

[Lumpy Grits]

I was just drving then my whole jeep shook in the front then the transfer literally exploded, ill post pics later on. It was in 2 wheel but maybe it did lack fluid

How much of a leak did it have?
When was the last time you ckd the oil level?
How many miles on this T/case?
Respectfully,
LG

[2blk2drs]

Did someone try black powder instead of ATF in the 231?

[6spdYJ]

May not have been a 231. Some had the 242. It could also have been from a loose shift linkage or a bent/broken range fork bouncing around and locked it even though it showed being in 2wheel. If it wasn't low on fluid, it is now. Sorry to hear about it.

[2blk2drs]

Pics would be helpful.
Might try here for a new one:
http://www.naxja.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=95

Sorry I cant be more helpful. Colorado is kinda far for a weekend wrench party.

[grolla42]

I replaced my old 242 with a newish 242 from a junkyard but now when it drives there is a clunking sound coming from the front end, I think its the driveshaft. It's all good, if I can at least get some insight from u guys then I can fix it. Which I have

[Lumpy Grits]

I replaced my old 242 with a newish 242 from a junkyard but now when it drives there is a clunking sound coming from the front end, I think its the driveshaft. It's all good, if I can at least get some insight from u guys then I can fix it. Which I have

Check your U-joints and slip-spline on BOTH d/shafts.
Respectfully,
LG

[bails85]

hope u get it all fingered out.

[grolla42]

What am I looking for when looking at the joints n etc? Just bent metal? We have rotated them 180 degrees to make sure they were put in the right fashion.

[Lumpy Grits]

You want ZERO slop in the U-joints when you twist'em and keep the slip spline greased.
Respectfully,
LG