What was the first year which the rear drum could come off w/o pulling the axle??

[Dan_69GTX]

What was the first year which the rear drum could come off w/o pulling the axle?? This obviously applies to the floating axles.



Thanks!

Dan

 

[MJawsman]

To the best of my knowledge, this was done with the 1994 model year and new body style. I know for sure that my 93 didn't have this option, but my 95 did. So I'm taking a good guess that the change occured in 94.

 

[R.E. Miller]

Man... . I thought all of these axles had the drum connected to the hub That sure would make service easy if our old trucks had them in two, DOH

 

[Wayne M.]

Dan, I'm not sure if the 2nd gen's are slip jobs, but I know Ford full floaters are. 1st gen trucks have the drum and hub pressed together. Could you be thinking of A - gasp- Ford?

 

[Dan_69GTX]

Actually, I am!



A van from work - 89 Ford 1 ton van w/ a 7. 3 had the drum that would come off w/o pulling the axle. My father-in-law has a 92 Dodge 250. The mechanic said he needed to pull the axle to check everything and that just didn't seem right.



However, I guess it is right. I know my 96 has the drum and axle separated.



Oh well. .



Thanks for the input!

Dan

 

[Wayne M.]

Dan, if you think that truck has been apart many times I would get new axle nuts and locks. I'm not real fond of the setup, and change mine if I think the nylon is worn. I've of heard guys changing over to an older double nut/ tang washer setup.