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buz48 · 07-21-2012, 09:32 PM

HI Guys
Iam having a hard time getting my rear tires of my 69 stepside. Ihave sprayed the hubs with WD40 sprayed it on the lugs and beat the Hell out of the tires with 10 pount rubber mallet. Still won't come off!!!. any ideas?
Thanks Buz48

71swb4x4 · 07-21-2012, 09:38 PM

Lots of people have encountered this. It can be especially bad if you have aluminum wheels.
I had this happen on an 86 Z28 that I was parting so I simply pulled the diff cover and slid the axles out.
or
You could try to loosen the lug nuts a few turns and drive around the block.
or
Open up the brake adjusting hole, back off the rear brakes, and remove the wheel and brake drum together (make sure the parking brake is off).

Hubscrub · 07-21-2012, 11:01 PM

yea, been there i kick the wee out of it and push pulled each side and smacked the metal with a hammer till it came off

71tahoe · 07-22-2012, 07:31 AM

That's a first. Never heard of anyone having that problem.

I would suggest getting more leverage. Make sure the truck is really secure on jack stands. Take a 5' section of pipe or a landscape digging bar and chain it to the wheel then pry it off. If that doesn't work then smacking the wheel with a sledge probably couldn't do any more damage to a wheel that's rusted so bad it won't budge. Sounds like you have to replace them anyway.

cdowns · 07-22-2012, 08:03 AM

i've found sometimes using a drift and a large hammer and striking the center of the axel flange wjere it is rusted to the wheel will help break up that rust and allow u to remove wheel

88fordf150 · 07-22-2012, 09:42 AM

Heat works too.

**Tom Vogel** · 07-22-2012, 10:23 AM

If your drums are grooved, that can cause an undercut/draw problem with the brake shoes.

PanelDeland · 07-22-2012, 10:42 AM

I've had a couple 6 lug wheels that were just slightly smaller at the center hub opening.If someone had installed them with an impact,it's possible they would have "press fit" onto the center hub and seized.It will take some perserverence to remove them.You may be able to remove it using some of the above methods.Good luck.

07-21-2012, 09:32 PM	#1
buz48 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paragould Ar. Posts: 41	Rear tire HI Guys Iam having a hard time getting my rear tires of my 69 stepside. Ihave sprayed the hubs with WD40 sprayed it on the lugs and beat the Hell out of the tires with 10 pount rubber mallet. Still won't come off!!!. any ideas? Thanks Buz48

07-21-2012, 09:38 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Rear tire Lots of people have encountered this. It can be especially bad if you have aluminum wheels. I had this happen on an 86 Z28 that I was parting so I simply pulled the diff cover and slid the axles out. or You could try to loosen the lug nuts a few turns and drive around the block. or Open up the brake adjusting hole, back off the rear brakes, and remove the wheel and brake drum together (make sure the parking brake is off). __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

07-21-2012, 11:01 PM	#3
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Rear tire yea, been there i kick the wee out of it and push pulled each side and smacked the metal with a hammer till it came off __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

07-22-2012, 07:31 AM	#4
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Rear tire That's a first. Never heard of anyone having that problem. I would suggest getting more leverage. Make sure the truck is really secure on jack stands. Take a 5' section of pipe or a landscape digging bar and chain it to the wheel then pry it off. If that doesn't work then smacking the wheel with a sledge probably couldn't do any more damage to a wheel that's rusted so bad it won't budge. Sounds like you have to replace them anyway.

07-22-2012, 08:03 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Rear tire i've found sometimes using a drift and a large hammer and striking the center of the axel flange wjere it is rusted to the wheel will help break up that rust and allow u to remove wheel __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-22-2012, 09:42 AM	#6
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 474	Re: Rear tire Heat works too. __________________ Brad handshoe

07-22-2012, 10:23 AM	#7
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Rear tire If your drums are grooved, that can cause an undercut/draw problem with the brake shoes.

07-22-2012, 10:42 AM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Rear tire I've had a couple 6 lug wheels that were just slightly smaller at the center hub opening.If someone had installed them with an impact,it's possible they would have "press fit" onto the center hub and seized.It will take some perserverence to remove them.You may be able to remove it using some of the above methods.Good luck. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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