Re: rear axle/hub/drum removal-1964 dodge 440-4 door sedan

["Gary H." <62to65mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

10 years: that is a piece of cake with Mopars. LOL  

I'd suggest you visit the Tech page and use your browser's edit/find function and search for the word tapered. You'll find some good tips on tapered axles and how to remove them.
 http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/techstuff.html

Yes, you can replace the drum to drum with a '65 or later "B" (to '72 I think -- check that). I'd keep the tapered as they are plenty strong; but since your setup is already a hybrid, then swapping to a later set up is logical.

Or you can replace with a complete tapered drum-to-drum unit. You can usually find these for cheap or even free. 

By the way, on the 62-65 References page http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/reference.html there is a link to 
some Mopar References including a 1964 Chrysler Service Manual.

Hope this helps. Keep us posted. 

Thanks,
Gary H. 

>  -------Original Message------- 
>  
>  I'm in the process of doing the brakes on my 64 Dodge 440-4door. This
>  car sat for 10 years!
>  
>  The passenger side rear has the swedged drum/hub on the tapered axle,
>  but
>  the drivers side has a separate drum from the hub. Also the studs on
>  the drivers side rear are right hand thread as opposed to the studs on
>  the drivers front which are left hand thread?
>  
>  Since this is my first B-body what is the availability of replacement
>  axles & hubs? I'm thinking of ditching the tapered axles!
>  Also, I haven't been able to remove the axle nut on the drivers side
>  either.
>  How can I loosen the nut? I sprayed it good with PB Blaster!
>  
>  This car will be a driver so I'm not concerned with keeping original
>  equipment.
>  
>  Any input or recommendations are appreciated.
>  
>  John 

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