700-r4 to np241

[87'k5boggin]

i have a 87 gmc jimmy with the stock tbi 350 and 700-r4 along with the np208 t-case and 10 bolts with 4.11's and rear limited slip, i have also put on a 4'' rough country lift kit and 36'' super swamper tsl/sx's.

I have heard of the np241 case having excellent low range and can have the slip yoke eliminated. My question is, does this t-case have any advantages over my 208?
Thanks,
Caleb

 

[hidesertwheelin]

It has the same low range as your 208. The advantage is that you can SYE it. IF you get one, make sure it has a mechanical speedo on it, 1989 I belive.

 

[4X4HIGH]

The 241 is a slighty better t-case as it has an oil pump in it unlike the 208, rumor has it that the 241 has a larger chain and it is 2.72:1 rather the 2.62:1 that the 208 has. Yes you can easily SYE the 241.

 

[Hossbaby50]

Actually the 241 has a slightly better lowrange (2.72 vs. 2.61) then your 208 and you can get a SYE kit for the 241. The 241 is a slightly better case then the 208 but unless you need the SYE right now or the 208 is busted then I would leave the 208 alone until you need to swap it.

Harley

 

[87'k5boggin]

would it be a worthwile swap? What kind of of drive shaft issues will there be?

 

[4X4HIGH]

In stock form the 241 is a direct replacement for a 208. Like Harley said, it isn't a justifiable swap unless your 208 is broke or you need the SYE.

 

[87'k5boggin]

ok thanks, also is it any stronger than the 208?

 

[Hossbaby50]

marginally

Harley

 

[87'k5boggin]

thanks for the info everyone!