I have a 2000 2wd with 5.3l and the truck is nearing retirement (285,000 miles, body damage).
I also have a 1980 SWB 4x4 with a 350, 700 tranny, commander 950 TBI injection, 7in lift, 37" tires. Motor smoking\needing work.
I've been toying with the idea of yanking the 5.3 out and swapping...