Still working on getting my rear left brake drum free. I have backed the adjusting bolts all the way back out (turning counter clockwise as you face the back plate from the center of the frame).

Here is my question...IF the shoes were backed off and the drum turned free....if the wheels were off and I am looking at just the lug bolts and the axle and drum....should the drum be able to come off by itself to expose the shoes...OR do you have to pull the axle to get the drum off?

Thanks in advance!!