I'm not sure but I think the 1.5 ton axles are basically like the 2 tons . If so , I did not read in your post that you removed the inner drive axle from the axle hub. The drums don't come off if the axle is still inside of it's housing . If you have not removed the axle yet , be careful when you remove the axle nuts if you do not have a axle socket . Those nuts run about $40 each ( x2 per wheel ) if you bugger them up trying to get them off . A axle socket is about $60 and well worth the investment ,I know from experience . Hope this helps . ED H