How do I remove Drums

[project62]

Okay I give up. Would someone please tell me how to remove the drums from my 8.75 so i can pull the axles. Thanks

 

[gdrill]

If it's a '62 diff you're working on, it can be a pain. I used a pulley puller with extensions rigged onto it. Some heat and a few taps and the hubs popped right off. Then I had to press the drums off the hubs. Supposedly there is a tool for this procedure, but I made do with what I had.

 

[project62]

If it's a '62 diff you're working on, it can be a pain. I used a pulley puller with extensions rigged onto it. Some heat and a few taps and the hubs popped right off. Then I had to press the drums off the hubs. Supposedly there is a tool for this procedure, but I made do with what I had.

would this work

 

[gdrill]

That is what I used with extra lengths added in to make it wide enough. Then I wrapped a ratchet strap around everything to hold it together. Kind of a pain but it worked!

 

[furyus]

I used an axle slide hammer. I think I got it at Harbor freight.

 

[gdrill]

Like this!

 

[69b3rt]

You would want to probably back off the brake shoe adjustment, if maybe drums are grooved.

 

[Moparsmitty]

This is the only proper tool for removing the hub and drum assembly in a tapered axle 8 3/4. You might get them off another way but you run the risk of damaging the drum/hub, and good luck finding another one in good shape.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-W...:g:M80AAOSwVL1WC0rw&item=231902477613&vxp=mtr
This video shows how it comes off.

 

[khryslerkid]

Like this!

View attachment 333980

 

[gdrill]

LOL, actually the strap merely held it from falling off, not for pressure related tension. It came off very easily. A little heat from a small propane torch and a couple taps with a hammer. I was very surprised after hearing all the hype over how hard they are to remove.

 

[khryslerkid]

gd, you had an easy one!
You could bend the center of the drum by grabbing it on the outside.
If that's all you have, it's worth a try but use common sense and caution.

 

[project62]

I've seen the video already with the puller. The only problem i have is, 2 out of the 5 studs are broke off, and no they're not opposite each other all on same side. So would the puller still work?

 

[khryslerkid]

I've seen the video already with the puller. The only problem i have is, 2 out of the 5 studs are broke off, and no they're not opposite each other all on same side. So would the puller still work?

You're in the same boat as the guy at the end of the vidio. He ended up breaking off one of the two remaining studs. Might try what gdrill did, by grabbing the outside?
Search on here for other threads on this topic. There is a post with a link for changing your drums to the newer pull off type.

 

[project62]

Okay thanks

 

[khryslerkid]

Read this! Twice. Especially about the studs you will have to replace. Dan's the man on these '62s

http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Mopar_Tapered_Axle_Rear_Brake_Conversion

 

[project62]

Good article khryslerkid. Here is the number stamped on the center section 2881489 P and this is what i found. http://www.mymopar.com/Mopar8_75RearEndGuide.htm
Hopefully it opens.

 

[project62]

Good article khryslerkid. Here is the number stamped on the center section 2881489 P and this is what i found. http://www.mymopar.com/Mopar8_75RearEndGuide.htm
Hopefully it opens.

 

[dryheat]

What I would do ... Assuming you wont be reusing the drum you can just flush cut the remaining studs and knock/pull the drum off and out of the way. Drill the center of the studs like the Crankshaft Coalition site suggested and knock the broken studs out the the way. Install some new studs ... reattach the puller and try to pull the hub again. Good luck.

 

[project62]

Read this! Twice. Especially about the studs you will have to replace. Dan's the man on these '62s

http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Mopar_Tapered_Axle_Rear_Brake_Conversion

What I would do ... Assuming you wont be reusing the drum you can just flush cut the remaining studs and knock/pull the drum off and out of the way. Drill the center of the studs like the Crankshaft Coalition site suggested and knock the broken studs out the the way. Install some new studs ... reattach the puller and try to pull the hub again. Good luck.

Good news and bad news. First the good news. We got the drums off, axles pulled and the center section and during this process found out that we have a sure grip with 4.10 gears. Bad news is, the rounded part of housing I guess you could call it the pumpkin has a nice little hole in it from years of sitting in the back 40. Thinking about cutting that bowl out and maybe seeing if I can get new one made and weld it back in. Any thoughts?

 

[khryslerkid]

You could cut out the rusted area and weld a patch in it.