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

["centerline1932@xxxxxxxxxxx" <whittakers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On '64 and earlier units the brake drum is swedged to the hub.
Essentially they are one unit. Your driver's side has obviously been
replaced with a '65 or later drum at this point.  However the other
side is still stock.   Here is a link to a wiki article I wrote on how
to convert your tapered axle unit to slip on brake drums. (
http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Mopar_tapered_axle_rear_brake_conversion
)  It's pretty easy to do and will save you $$$ if you ever have to
replace a drum. There is no good reason to swap out a tapered axle
unit for a street car. They are just as strong as the later 8.75
units. Now, if you're going racing and will be messing with the
gearing on a regular basis, yes the later model axles are easier to
pull but other than that they offer little advantage. Read the
article, it will help you make the decision to keep it or swap it
out.

Bill
Bastrop, Tx.

On May 10, 6:01 pm, "beckst...@xxxxxxxxxxx" <beckst...@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> 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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