85 swap 7mge or 5mge

[big d 85 yota]

looking in to doing the strait six swap useing all stock drivetrain. ive heard the 85 pickup has a stronger trans than the earlier years. and it has the strait axle for the clearance of the oil pan. wondering how it works out in the long run. dont want to be left stranded in the foothills cause of the extra stress on the drivetrain. looks like a cake walk swap to do. mainly just looking for info on the cons of it.

 

[fourwd1]

If your 85 has a carb it has a G series trans which is stronger than the earlier L series.

I f your 85 is EFI it has a W56 series, stronger still.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Did you see the link in the FAQ thread? I think he sold the rig and went a different direction....

http://bbs.off-road.com/ubbthreads/...63&Words=7mgte&topic=&Search=true#Post1424863

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