Hey Ricster, I'm glad I wandered over here. We are on a similar path. I have a 48 1.5 ton with the same rear brake set up. When I pulled the stubborn right rear drum off I had parts fall out too. Broken spring, etc. I'm gonna call JC tomorrow. I saw the "DO NOT PAINT THE DRUMS" post. Hot Rod Lincoln gave me some good advice too on another post. If he's watching, what about brushing the non pad contact part with black oxide? A question to anyone. AND...Great looking truck!

Last edited by skydog; 02/11/2021 3:53 AM.