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Old 08-28-2006, 06:36 PM   #28 (permalink)
Diesel-Dan
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Originally Posted by dctoner
Don't forget the the rear drum removal trick for those of us with out rear disc brakes.

1. Block front wheels
2. Jack up both sides of rear axle and secure with jack stands
3. Remove tire or tires
4. thread two lug nuts at least half way on. (if removing both drums make sure you have two lugs on each side.
5. start tuck, put in gear, hit the brakes, put in reverse, hit brakes, put in N or Park, and shut down the truck.

Both drums should be loose.

That is a good one.......wish i knew that before i lost half my hearing!
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