cole18cars Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Hello, Are the rear axles on a 39 Ply tapered with a keyway at the drum assembly? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 The 39 Ply, Dod, Desoto and Chrysler had tapered rear axles with a key. You will also need a 3 arm drum puller to get the drums off the tapered axle.When you have the drum off I would also suggest that you replace the outer oil seals. Thes just bolt onto the backing plate. This is a 10 minute job. Get a new pair with the neopreane seal instead of the old leather. I have a 39 Desoto so I know the setup. Rich desoto1939@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Andydodge Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Get the biggest, strongest puller you can afford, remove the cotter pin on the end of the axle, then loosen the large nut about 2-3 threads, enough to still allow axle threads to be showing past the outside end of the nut, bolt the LARGE PULLER that you can barely carry onto the brake drum, tighten the centre bolt hard onto the protruding end of the axle(NOT onto the loosened nut) then hit the outer end of the tightened centre bolt with the biggest hammer you can swing.........then tighten the centre bolt a bit more..........another big wack with the big hammer, tighten the centre bolt again, then hopefully the next big wack with the hammer will jolt the drum loose......if not.........continue with the tightening/wacking proceedure.........good luck........lol.........andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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