Newbie with a towing ?

[phoenix827]

Hey all, names Chris here. Looking @ a '84 j20 out this way. looks ok, needs some work, but for the age seems REAL nice. decoded the vin last night, (thanx!) has the 8400 gvw. My Q is, How do they tow? I am looking to tow my Zuk on a trailer, with a truck camper on the back. I know it's a bit smaller then other 3/4 ton trucks, but how much size difference IS there? Am I nuts?:D

[j20brett]

inside the bed rails they are ~2" narrower, but thats the main difference size wise. The one you are lookin at will have the 132" wb...and those springs are stiff as h*** (ive got them)! should be able to carry what you need no problem, but make sure you run through the braking system to make sure its up to par.

[phoenix827]

Good deal! The brakes have been metioned to me on other sites as well.

[talntar]

theres a very good chance the seller is a member here.
there are a few of us in ct.

[phoenix827]

inside the bed rails they are ~2" narrower, but thats the main difference size wise.

Anyone know the inside measurements?

[phoenix827]

theres a very good chance the seller is a member here.
there are a few of us in ct. LOL! Look familiar?

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc42/1984j20/j2.jpg

[phoenix827]

More info on this. Pass side has a new dent, ft edge of the door, into the edge of the fender. He hit it plowing the drive last weekend, not bad, but noticeable. I REALY don't know these trucks, but have always liked them.

I am selling my 1984 jeep j20.it has an amc360 d44,d60,np208,and a tf727.It has hedman hedders,duel 3inch exhaust,all new brake parts,brakelines,tranny pan gasket and filter,insulation.vinyl carpet,bucket seats,center console,new shocks,tires,recent bodywork and paint.i have the frame for a flatbed on it and it just needs wood.the original bed comes with it which is rusted but fixable.I also have a plow that comes with it.It runs and drives great and could be used as a daily driver.i am looking for 2500 obo
Beside the new dent, I noticed it needs some wireing work, radio and plow wireing needs work, "scotch loks" under the hood, looks like the ignition box was replaced using them.:huh: (I HATE them things!) Needs ammeter rewired. Has 2 gauge clusters, one matches with 75k on the odo, other one, (installed) is black with 155k, Exhaust needs to be redone, only goes past cab, and only has a cat on pass side.:huh: Flatbed will need to sit lower for a camper, and it will need a hitch and trailer wireing. If I get this it WILL be a daily driver, (**** the mileage!):D. I have a company truck for work, but this will be my hauler for road trips as well.
Your thoughts?

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc42/1984j20/seats.jpghttp://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc42/1984j20/j5.jpghttp://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc42/1984j20/j4.jpg

[addicted]

You definately need to check the floor out really good. I would say it is not worth his asking price and would offer him less, especially after the "new" dents.

[phoenix827]

You definately need to check the floor out really good.
Done! Solid and welded! (kid does good work for an autobody student) :D