Posted by Ron R in Indiana on Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 10:14PM :
In Reply to: CANT GET THOSE DRUMS OFF!!!! posted by jason lewis on Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 9:04PM :
Jason Did you get my email today? If not look at the reply MannyC wrote on how to remove you drums. If your truck has the original rear end you should be able to remove your drums. Does your axle have the 6 bolts on the end? If not someone has replaced it with a different axle such as a modern 1/2 ton axle perhaps. We need to know what you are looking at in order to better help. As for your ratio question I've seen 4.88's and 4.10's in these trucks. I don't remember seeing any tags like Dana uses to identify what ratio yours has. It should be stamped on the pinion or ring gear. Also does your center section have bolts around the outside on the front of the housing. These are what bolt the center section (ring and pinion gears) in place. Be patient and let us know.