https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/viewmessage/message/121801/gonew/0

This is the link to another thread on the subject of rod end ball removal with video, worked well for me

As to wheel studs it gets complicated on the huck drum brake hubs as they are swedged in, i had a machine shop handle that, but others will go,there…

I might suggest to look hard over the entire brake system including master cyl at this point. Brakes are non optional, either they are rock solid or not safe.

If you find your drums are shot (grooved) and or over spec you are going to be spending $$ no matter what, at that point ( if you are in this situation) at least consider finding hubs/backing plates from a fellow bolter (who converted to discs) and switching them over to ‘54+ bendix backing plates, where you can go to local NAPA/ Rock etc and source drums, springs, cylinders, etc at reasonable costs.

Chuck

Last edited by Hanks custodian; 11/14/2025 11:26 PM.
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