Duffdog

Hi,

My GF just bought an 87 4Runner from oregon. Basically, the whole thing is rusted. I have replaced most things, but for some reason I really can't get the rear drums off the truck. I have tried the two little holes for an m8 bolt (rusted and stripped), also I cut the backplate with a sawzall and banged on the drum with a 10lb sledge hammer to no avail.

I can't think of any other way to get them off the truck. I have slide hammers as well, but they also don't work. Any suggestions about how to get these rusted things off?!?

Terrys87

iTrader: (1)

Since your backing plates are ruined, I have had luck with getting pry bars on each side or top to bottom and also having some one to tap on the edges with a hammer.

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

You have backed off the brake adjusters??

One tool to hold the lever away another to turn the star wheel

sprayed with the penetrating oil of your choice??

dropzone

iTrader: (6)

Since you already destroyed the backing plate take it a step further.
Destroy the drums.
Get a 4.5" grinder and some cut off wheels and cut off the drums in sections

Duffdog

I like that idea. That will definitely get them off! thanks

I was just about to buy a complete rear axle assembly and just change the whole thing.