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Re: Exactly how to remove rear hubs on 72 C20
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Originally Posted by ElKotze
This is a full floating axle. You have to remove the eight bolts in the middle and pull your axle. With the axle out you will see the lock nut that has to come out to pull the hub. Careful: heavy!!
On a side note: That's one of the reasons why I replaced mine with a newer 14-bolt, more parts, better gears and you don't have to pull the hub to work on the brakes.
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The early 14-bolts require removing the axles to remove the drums. There are pros and cons involved with using the period correct Corporate 14-Bolt 10.5 FF axles. One is the smaller diameter drums allow 15" wheels to fit where the later model 14's will not..."Just sayin"
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