> >
> >> Three years ago I planned on installing a Trutrac limited slip
> >> differential in my pickup, but I've run into a few problems. I
> >> have no idea what side bearings to get: the on-line parts lists
> >> show many different ones for my vehicle. ARGH.
> >>
> >> Another problem is I cannot get the bloody wheel drums off, as the
> >> shoes seem to have expanded all the way and I cannot turn the
> >> relaxing wheel through the slot in the back. I'm thinking maybe
> >> I'll bring the vehicle into a break shop and let them replace the
> >> shoes, then do the differential.
> >>
> >> If anyone knows how I may find out which differential bearings to
> >> buy, perhaps that person would be kind enough to tell me. I live
> >> in the wilderness and I only get into town 5 or 6 days a year, so
> >> I would like to order the bearings before I go into town.
> >>
> >> The engine has been rebuilt, though there are over 250,000 miles
> >> on the pickup. The engine runs great, but the center support
> >> bearing is shot. Life sucks when one's poor.
> > Are you pushing the adjuster ratchet stop back out of the way while
> > trying to back off on the shoes?
> Assuming you have the front wheels choked. Lift the rear and release the
> parking brake. You see two holes on the drum near the hub. 10mm or 12mm
> will fit. Turn the bolts evenly and the drum will slide right out. you can
> also use the bolts as grab points to remove the drum.
Thank you again: I did indeed see those two holes: they were too small to get a wrench through, but it has only just occurred to me that the holes are meant to have bolts screwed into them, forcing the drum off.
When the ice and snow melts in early March I will be able to drive into town and buy new break drums.