Duster703404

It's happened to all of us !! During the restoration of my Duster a mechanic snapped off 3 of the left handed studs on the rear drivers side. I would like to replace all the left handed studs with right before the project is complete. What is the easiest way to get the studs out ? Can it be done on the car ? Thanks, Steve

67 GTX

ya
I did it with mine
you just gotta hit em out
there pressed into place
when putting the new ones back in, i put washers on the side your tightening, and this will press the new ones into place

Duster703404

Thanks for the info. I had put penetrating oil and tried to knock them out the first time with no luck, thought their might be a trick to it or something. I guess I need a bigger hammer !! Thanks.

challenger

dont go to big with the hammer you just need to hit evenly and they should pop right out and put them back in the way 67 says

Duster703404

Thanks guys, got the back studs out. Having trouble getting the front drum off. Car was in storage for 10 yrs. Front drum is rusted with small rust holes around perimeter. Does this also get "hammered" off. Not going to mess with it until I get more info. Thanks

Commando

What I would recommend before proceeding is to spray it with PB Blast as it will make it a little easier to get it apart, especially if it is rusty.

challenger

make sure your brake shoes are adjusted inword and do what C says as they get rusted on the axle shaft but it should pop off with a little tap from the back side

Duster703404

Will do. Should have them off tom. Can you still get 70 front drums at any auto store? It's been a while !! Like 20yrs. since the last time I had em off !!

Commando

Duster where you from in NJ, I know a place that should have them in stock, and he even has the machine for the drums.

Duster703404

The drums will probably have to be replaced. I'm in the Freehold area.

Commando

Well if you get stuck or feel like driving, my buddies shop is in Waretown, exit 69 GSP, less than a mile off the exit, its called The Parts Shack.

Duster703404

Thanks, if I need the parts I'll look him up. I go down their often.

mr340

You have drums on a VS?? interesting...