ok so I have a guy interested in tradeing me a running driveing 85 toyota pick up for my 83 crawler which is missing a few things does it seem like a fair trade or no (Im also gonna ask for some cash since mine has more to it)

1985 toyota pick up 4x4

PROS

22R
5speed
2" lift
33s
roll bar
KC lights

CONS

light problem
ratty interior

trade for my

1983 Toyota pick up 4x4

PROS

22R
5 speed
5" lift
35s
5.29s
rear locker
roll bar

CONS

carb needs rebuilt
battery/starter installed
no shackle
needs brake lines
intereior in pieces
shocks need put on
snow in intake

 

you know what is wrong with the '83, thought you had already pull the thirds etc? flip a coin, with out seeing the other truck hard to tell you...

 

Id keep the 83. You already know what you need to finish the truck. The 85 could have problems you don't know about.

 

but the 83 needs way to much work to be brought back to a drivable/wheel able stage...to where I could trade for the 85 plus cash and use the cash to build the 85 or my 81 to the way I want it not the way it is

 

Sounds like you have your mind made up and just need someone to say "sure sounds good".

OK, I'll bite -- Go for it.

Seriously though, your '83 sounds like it just needs some time spent on it and not a whole lotta $$$. Speaking from experience, you're probably thinking how easy the '85 will be to get going and it most likely will be more work than you thought. I would stick with the '83 since it has more than just some "bolt ons" in it's favor.

Best of luck.

 

i say, stay with 83

 

I have an 83 wouldn't give it up. The only reason I would take the 85 is if it came with the EFI. Works better a off camber angles.

 

oh, another pro in favor of the 85, the cab is 4" longer so if you need leg room...

 

the thing is I have an 81 4x4 and the 83 so I dont mind loosing the 83. I have always wanted a 2nd gen solid axle so I think Im going to do it and turn it into my DD and turn my 81 into my trail rig

 

noooooo, if anything, make your 85 trail rig and your 81 dd, i HATE to see first gen yotas getting all chopped up and stuff

 

I would never chop up a 1st gen I hate it with a passion thats why I dont mind getting rid of my 83 cuz its hacked up...