1959 Dodge

If that drum is riveted to the hub (appears so in photo), you will need a hub puller. I have to do this on my Studes.

You may be able to hire one. A multi fit one (has legs) will go most stud patterns, but not cheap. Mine was a few hunded (forget, now).

If it's 5 on 4-1/2", they are available one piece and much stronger than the other type. I don't know how much they cost commercially, but Studebaker of Australia has them. Well under $200 last time I knew. If your keeping it, you will need one.

I don't know if you want to try this but a mate of mine who used to work on early Holdens told me what they used to do was loosen the nut a few threads then drive around the block at an easy pace reckoned it worked every time

This is the puller I borrowed to remove the drums on the Fargo. Once in place had to hit it VERY hard with a sledge hammer..more than once.

could you use a harmonic balancer puller ??? looks like the same type of thing

Paul

Paul: No harmonic balancer puller that I've seen will even look at drums - they're on a taper.

Not good to hit the axle ends too hard if it can be avoided. 3 feet of pipe is my choice. Can shatter the thrust block in the middle of the diff centre.

Hopefully it's OK.

I have known of hubs that would not come off with any known means. Axle tubes cut to get the centre out!

Having said that, what greeted you inside?

Jarrod.

Are they rivets or studs holding the drum to the hub? can't tell from the photo.
David.

Rivets hold the drum to the hub.
An old mate of mine made me hub and axle pullers from spare scrap he had. I've used them both a number of times and they seem to work well...

I do like that axle puller. That design would work on all those old tapered axle jobs. Looks preferable to a slide hammer.

Jarrod.

Hey Geekay I love the vehicle stand you are using mate!!

Desotodav that drum looks the same as mine, thanks for the comments

GeeKay,
The stands are pretty rare these days. They don't grow on trees. you know :woohoo: :woohoo: