Before hammering on the drum, make sure you have removed the two flat-head screws (sometimes camoflaged by junk) that are between the wheel lugs. These screws hold the drum in place when the wheels off. The are not opposite each other, so you may have to hunt for them. I know this applies to all 4 drums on my 49 3/4T. The fronts on the 54 may be attached to the hub/bearings.
Good Luck!
Current fleet (subject to change w/o notice) \'49 GMC 3/4-Ton , 60 Austin Healey Frog-eye Sprite (some assembly required), 2011 Dodge Avenger, 2015 Jeep Cherokee. No, they don't all run. My other ride is a (B737)no, (B767)no, A320.... Update... was Embraer E190, now Boeing B787. Knowledge is a wonderful thing, but ignorance means you don't know you can't do something.
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