Thoughts on LWB vs SWB trucks

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Curious to see what others think. I have had my '86 LWB Silverado for about a year and a half. Done all the normal little things the previous owner wasn't interested in. It's a 305 with a TH350 motor getting a little tired but air, windows, locks, radio all work good. New rad, battery, heater core and trim items. Anyways had a buddy wants my long box as he owned one the same color 20 years ago. Calls me up last night to come look at a '84 SWB. It has a 350 with 700R4. Air and windows not working, needs paint but a real nice southern body that looks like it's rust free. Needs most of the TLC we been doing for the last year. Wants to trade me even for the truck. Took it out for a ride but no comparison to my LWB truck. Mind you it needs tires but I thought a very choppy ride. Is that the norm for SWB trucks ? As of right now we are going to pass on the deal. What's your opinion ?