110 Rear Stub Axle Removal (Drums)

dcg

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I’m trying to remove the stub axles from the rear (drums) of my 110. I’m not sure if I want to replace them or clean them up, so I’m trying not to damage them. I’ve tried a wood block and a ball peen. I tried just the hammer around the flange to crack the rust but stopped when I slightly damaged the top of the flange. Will a chisel and hammer work from the back of the flange?
 

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Napalm00

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Deadblow hammer and heat. Or a broomstick good idea !

You just need leverage.
 

Roverman2010

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I should have said for the broon stick was for the stub axle not flying about after giving it a good twa?ing with the hammer and lump of wood lol
 

dcg

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That’s what I figured. I will give it a try. Do these hubs look good enough to save?
 

Roverman2010

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From your picture's how the oil seal groove on the left one? if the treads for the lock nuts are clean and if you had no oil leaks before go for it, you are the one there, and you are now a pro at removing them lol
 

Napalm00

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They look usable. When you replace the hub seals make sure you use the double lip version
 

dcg

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Broom handle trick worked well. Doused the joint in WD40 and moved the wood block further down towards the threads. Popped off with a few wacks. I’m annoyed that I dinged the one... but all part of the learning process, right?

Double lipped version noted. The truck has been sitting for 21 years. Axle off and stub axles exposed in a garage. I don’t think it was leaking when I pulled them apart. Threads and channels are very clean/sharp. I’ll clean them up and post photos.
 

dcg

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OK... I submerged these in evapo-rust. In hindsight, I probably would have not done that. It removed the polish off of the surface and very slightly dulled the sharp edges. Are they still serviceable?
 

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MountainD

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If they are smooth then I’d use them. If they are more matte and slightly not smooth, the will wear quicker. Feel with finger and a smear of oil. They are not hard to replace if they leak—so if they felt smooth, I’d probably use them.
 

dcg

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Definitely more on the slightly matte side. I'm going to replace them. Is it worth buying Genuine? If not, who makes an equivalent replacement? These are FRC3132s.
 

Roverman2010

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About time lol, as long as there are no rough edges re-use. Maybe polish them up a bit with some brasso or the like.
 

dcg

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No. I'll take a look. I have read a few writeups on the swap and thought about it. The disc swap cost is probably less as I need drum backing plates. I'm focused on keeping this truck original.
 

Napalm00

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I personally wouldn't replace those, they look fine.

When I converted to disc brakes in the rear I used the cheapest aftermarket britpart stub axles, been a few years they are fine
 

UnfrozenCaveman

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A quick polish with some emery tape ... geez, now I can't remember ... 600 ... 800 ??? darn fine anyway, might bring that surface back without taking much metal off.
 

Napalm00

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you dont need a mirror polished surface, the only thing that rides on that is the seal. The bearing wont care if its matte
 

dcg

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Thanks everyone. I'll reuse the stub axles. It has also been suggested that speedy sleeve can be used on a worn distance piece.
 
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