My grandpa just gave me a 1974 custom deluxe Chevy

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It’s a custom deluxe 20 I don’t know if it’s a k 10 or 20 it’s a 3/4 ton and has a 350 v8 engine I was trying to take the back hub off there was 8 bolts I took of then the half axel came out I was wondering if I was doing it right
 

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It’s a custom deluxe 20 I don’t know if it’s a k 10 or 20 it’s a 3/4 ton and has a 350 v8 engine I was trying to take the back hub off there was 8 bolts I took of then the half axel came out I was wondering if I was doing it right
That would make it 3/4 or 1 ton. What are you trying to fix?
 

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5 or 6 lugs=1/2 ton. 8 lug=3/4 or 1 ton, unless someone has changed out the axles.
 

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Welcome.
Enjoy the process and learning about your truck.
Post up some pics of your new ride.
 

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Welcome. Show us some pictures of the truck and the hub. You can get lots of help and advice on this forum, but you should always include pictures to help us help you.
 

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That would make it 3/4 or 1 ton. What are you trying to fix?
I’m trying to take the back hubs off to get to the brakes I took the half axle out I was wondering if I’m doing it right
 

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Welcome from NC.

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I’m trying to take the back hubs off to get to the brakes I took the half axle out I was wondering if I’m doing it right
After removing the axle shaft, you'll need to remove the spindle lock nuts and retainer. Then you can remove the brake drum from the 14FF diff.

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Doing it right. There are slots in the backing plate for shoe wear if that's what you want to know.
 

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Welcome!

You're a lucky grandson. Enjoy the truck and make your grandpa proud!
 

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Doing it right. There are slots in the backing plate for shoe wear if that's what you want to know.
The adjuster is often overlooked; good call. I've had these 14FF's and Dana 70's that had trenches in the drums due to years of neglect or no service. Even after backing the adjuster off through the slot, the drum still refuses to detach. I usually leave the wheel and tire bolted to the drum, barely off the floor, and use the tire as leverage to help get the shoes out of the ruts.

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The adjuster is often overlooked; good call. I've had these 14FF's and Dana 70's that had trenches in the drums due to years of neglect or no service. Even after backing the adjuster off through the slot, the drum still refuses to detach. I usually leave the wheel and tire bolted to the drum, barely off the floor, and use the tire as leverage to help get the shoes out of the ruts.

Strickland
If the adjuster isn't stuck can use a small, long straight screwdriver slide the screwdriver over the top of the adjuster and push in. Then using a brake tool or another screwdriver turn the adjuster wheel in to shorten it.
 

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I'm in salisbury!
You're just outside what we call the Triad. I've been through Salisbury many times. It's the home of Food Lion grocery chain stores. There's one of the distribution centers just behind my farm. It's a major employer for the area. Good talking to you, neighbor!

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