Removed the front axle of my '48 with the spindles attached. I needed a 30" pipe on my breaker bar to remove the shackle nuts. I thought I was going to twist the truck off the jack stands!

I suppose I missed my chance to buy a good impact wrench! Dang.

I'll be bringing the axle to a machine shop to remove the king pin lock bolts and the king pins if necessary. I couldn't get the bolts to budge with a 3/4" brass drift punch and hammer.


1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet

34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.