14 bolt drums stuck

[33TJ97]

I cant get the drums on my 14 bolt off. I tried using the adjuster screw but its stuck too. Is there another way to get the drums off or should I just cut them? I already tried beating them with a mini sledge. Maybe I need a bigger hammer? They will move about 1/2" Any help would be appreciated

[94Dodge Truggy]

Sounds like the groove in the drum from the wear of the break shoes is probably holding you up a bit. If the adjuster can't be moved in or knocked off the shoes you may have to cut em. Sounds like fun! :D

[jfiscus]

A bigger hammer or prybar would probably get er off.
Who cares how much ya damage em, cause you're converting to discs, right?

Or else this could be a good excuse for that plasma cutter you been needing...

[33TJ97]

Yes, Im converting to discs. I just wanted to make sure I wasnt going to damage something important or have something unspring and hit me if I cut them. Thanks, looks like I'll be breaking out the grinder

[94Dodge Truggy]

The grinder to cut em off? That will suck! Use some explosives or hook your tow rig up to the drum and rip it off. Make it exciting!

[carwash]

hmmm, if you can't get the adjuster to move to back the shoes off, then see if you can dismount the wheel cylinder and let it fall into the drum. This may allow the shoes to fall into the center a little more, giving you room to get the drum off.

Good luck... and forget the grinder... get a sawzall or a portaband or something....

[itbrokeagain]

Take a 3 pound hammer and beat them. You wont hurt the drums. They will pop off.

[33TJ97]

I unhooked 2 springs and it still didnt budge. 7 grinding wheels later and its off! I dont have a better tool than a grinder for this job :( Thanks for all your help

[94Dodge Truggy]

I unhooked 2 springs and it still didnt budge. 7 grinding wheels later and its off! I dont have a better tool than a grinder for this job :( Thanks for all your help

No explosives? :eek: Bummer! :(

[Stang849]

Leave it to Truggy to want to blow everything up!!!