Cyclone

Not a mechanic by any means here, but I have a '48 1/2 ton and had a difficult time removing the rear hubs also. If possible access the adjustment holes on the back side of the hub and begin
turning the adjustment to release the shoes from the hub. My wheel cylinder adjustments were so rusted I eventually had to use a large pulley puller to remove the hub. After a few special
words and a tap-tap with wood block and hammer I got them removed.
Jeff