S1 Ep#5: Rear Brake Drum Removal - 1952 Dodge (Fargo) - Classic Car How To

[@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting]

Good video. I used that puller tool on my 57 Plymouth differential. I used a rattle gun on the puller nut. It worked great. I also left the castle nut on to protect the thread,and so the drum didn't fly off.

[@michaelsweet8327]

Thank you! Great info! Question, is there anything special to do when replacing the drum back onto the rear?

[@AndysDogHouse-h6l]

Hey GoFar. Good video. I didn't bother messing around with the original rear axle in my Fargo. It is geared too low for my liking. I removed it and replaced it with a rear axle from a 1992 GMC Jimmy. The wheels were a bit narrower with the Jimmy rear axle so I used a 1 1/2" wheel spacer on the spindles to even the wheels out. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Really helpful, thank you for sharing!

[@kareybachand-pl3xj]

I have heard to keep nut on sometimes when it breaks free it will fly . Story's of a few feet even across a shop . Watching you tighten up the puller it will build up a lot of spring force before it breaks free

[@muffs55mercury61]

A guy I knew had a '55 Chrysler and he refused to mess with it so he put a complete rear axle from a '57 Ford under it and had a driveshaft shop redo the drive shaft. Has the same bolt pattern as the Chrysler and a close rear axle gear ratio.

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Love the intro ha ha

[@Nandoman520]

I have a 1948 Packard where I need to remove the rear brake drum. Where did you get the drum removal tool from?

[@gofarmotors]

I picked mine up at Dodge Central of Michigan. I have also seen them on Amazon and a few other locations. Just try searching "Hub Puller" or "Drum Puller". Definitely a must have tool for any pressed on drums. dcmclassics.com/tools-and-accessories/571-tl-1018-hub-puller.html

[@gabrielthompson4627]

Where do you find the brake parts I have a 1954 dodge k series dump truck

[@gofarmotors]

Have picked up most of my stuff at Dodge Central of Michigan. Have contacted them a few times and always very helpful. dcmclassics.com/