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cypressbog · 11-24-2015, 04:37 PM

A bunch of years ago I stored a 1 ton rollong frame with a good bed on the back outdoors with the intention of "doing something with it in the future". Well I am losing storage and jacked it up to put some rims and tires on it that hold air. I noticed I can't turn either front or rear tires (Ho-72 Rear and Disc Front).

What should I try to get the truck rolling? The frame is a factory 9 foot C-30 stepside. I was thinking about cutting the front end off and making a truck bed trailer out of the thing but worried the rear end might be scrap now. Could it be the drum brakes are froze up? Would several cans of PB Blaster work?

GASoline71 · 11-24-2015, 04:39 PM

Got a BFH?

The shoes and discs are seized to the rotors and drums.

Gary

leftybass209 · 11-24-2015, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

Got a BFH?

The shoes and discs are seized to the rotors and drums.

Gary

Yep! PB blaster would help too if you wanted, but I've never had too much trouble giving the calipers or drums a hard smack.

toolboxchev · 11-24-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by leftybass209

Yep! PB blaster would help too if you wanted, but I've never had too much trouble giving the calipers or drums a hard smack.

That is what I would try first off, Spray, wd-40, pb, whatever ya got, then give it a hard yank with a tow strap!

cypressbog · 11-24-2015, 06:47 PM

Penetrating oil and a BFH I shall try over the weekend. Thanks!

kehstr · 11-24-2015, 06:47 PM

i had that problem, and had to hit the brake drum with a mallet a few times to brake the rust free, then it rolled just fine

Dagr8npwrfloz · 11-24-2015, 08:42 PM

I second the tow strap....worked on my truck....

cypressbog · 11-25-2015, 12:47 PM

Thanks all, I was thinking about calling a scrap yard to come get it. I'll get to use it, even though I'm cutting up a 1 of 1600 made truck frame, it's better than the metal recycler

cypressbog · 06-17-2016, 07:41 PM

Well, the old lady sold the farm and the truck has to go by the end of the month. Spent 3 hours on that sob this afternoon and got 3 of 4 rolling. Passenger rear still froze up. One more try at it tomorrow with PB Blaster and a BFH.

GASoline71 · 06-17-2016, 08:40 PM

Hit it HARD!

Gary

57taskforce · 06-18-2016, 12:35 AM

I've used a sledge before with good results but it will most likely blow the drum to bits

11-24-2015, 04:37 PM	#1
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Rolling frame won't roll anymore A bunch of years ago I stored a 1 ton rollong frame with a good bed on the back outdoors with the intention of "doing something with it in the future". Well I am losing storage and jacked it up to put some rims and tires on it that hold air. I noticed I can't turn either front or rear tires (Ho-72 Rear and Disc Front). What should I try to get the truck rolling? The frame is a factory 9 foot C-30 stepside. I was thinking about cutting the front end off and making a truck bed trailer out of the thing but worried the rear end might be scrap now. Could it be the drum brakes are froze up? Would several cans of PB Blaster work?

11-24-2015, 06:47 PM	#5
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Rolling frame won't roll anymore Penetrating oil and a BFH I shall try over the weekend. Thanks!

11-24-2015, 06:47 PM	#6
kehstr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 750	Re: Rolling frame won't roll anymore i had that problem, and had to hit the brake drum with a mallet a few times to brake the rust free, then it rolled just fine

11-24-2015, 08:42 PM	#7
Dagr8npwrfloz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Mogadore Posts: 100	Re: Rolling frame won't roll anymore I second the tow strap....worked on my truck.... __________________ The ol man's 1968 c10 fleetside 327 bone stock w/ 2bbl 503 light green 2 tone

11-25-2015, 12:47 PM	#8
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Rolling frame won't roll anymore Thanks all, I was thinking about calling a scrap yard to come get it. I'll get to use it, even though I'm cutting up a 1 of 1600 made truck frame, it's better than the metal recycler

06-17-2016, 07:41 PM	#9
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Rolling frame won't roll anymore Well, the old lady sold the farm and the truck has to go by the end of the month. Spent 3 hours on that sob this afternoon and got 3 of 4 rolling. Passenger rear still froze up. One more try at it tomorrow with PB Blaster and a BFH.

06-18-2016, 12:35 AM	#11
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,505	Re: Rolling frame won't roll anymore I've used a sledge before with good results but it will most likely blow the drum to bits __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s



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