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Glad to see this thread is still going! I'm needing to replace the in-tank fuel pump, windshields and wheel cylinders to get the deuce in this thread back on the road. Looking forward to it. Work hasn't allowed me to play as much with it time wise but I'm starting a new job in June so hopefully...

I simply can't believe this thread is still going! -Kelly

Glad it's going well for you guy's. I picked up my slide hammer for like $12 harbor freight. I think the more common way to remove the retainers is to find a bit piece of re-bar or a long stiff pipe and stick it through the axle and bang them out that way. Whatever works I guess. -Kelly

Ted's Trucks-N-Stuff in AL. I think the newer ones are thicker. -Kelly

I used the big heavy harbor frieght slide hammer with just the 2-jaw puller adapter with no claws on it. It took alot of might and not being afraid to do it as hard as you can to get them out. I went wussy on the first side and it knocked a few years off until i get arthritus and a sore hand. On...

On the front axle, there is a plug on the back of the differential. Remove the plug and you will need a pump to pump the oil into the axle. I got one from advanced auto for like $6. I used MT-1 spec GL-5 80w90 oil. Fill the oil to where you can feel it a little below the threads on the fill...

When I get some time I'm going to make the article and Word document for a tech article for the TA part of the site. Are there enough pics? I didn't take pics of putting it back to gether because I did it alone but the steps are just reversed and the pics would be the same. Do you guy's think...

I removed the spindles today and repacked them with grease. I also honed the wheel cylinders some more today but I'm not happy with them. I need to get the truck rolling asap so I'm going to rebuild them for the time being. There isn't hardly any pitting but there is just enough to make me...

I could easily take the brakes off and pack some grease in the spindle. That sounds like something I overlooked and something worth doing. -Kelly

I honed the cylinders with DOT3 as a lube and a 3 stone honer from autozone. I set it on the lowest tension on the end of my cordless drill and ran it up and down for a few seconds. By looking at the picture I may need to do it more but the inside is smooth now and I don't want to take too much...

Here is the inside of what the both of my wheel cylinders looked like. Does the TM call for that? Prolly not. All of that gunk is definetly not supposed to be there and should be thouroughly cleaned prior to the rebuilt. I used brake cleaner and a garden hose.

If you pry the boots on the wheel cylinders back and fluid comes out you have problems and should rebuild/replace your cylinders. To disassemble them pry the boots off and remove them along with the linkages. Then you'll see the inside of the pistons. behind those pistons are rubber seals and a...

That is how it sit's right now because i'm waiting on brake rebuilt kits. All that is left to do is reinstall the wheel cylinders that I removed, install brakes shoes, adjust them, install drum/wheel hub, adjust bearing load, and put that cap and the wheel back on and it's done. I'll post the...

Now install the brake assembly and don't forget that ring that also goes on the studs. There are 2 cuts made on the ring and those straight parts of the ring make sort of a point at the top pointing at the wheel cylinder.

If you want to replace the hub seals, as I did regardless of condition, pry them off with a screwdriver or the back of a hammer or something. Then I pressed the new ones on by tapping the seal around in circles with a long 3/8" extension. I put a folded rag between the seal and extension each...

Clean the axle shafts up and especially where the seal makes it's home upon axle installation near the thrust surface. Install the axle and you'll feel the nice tight seal it makes on the last inch or so of movement.

Now start packing the axle with grease. I bought the blue surgical looking gloves for $2 for 10. These are also great for washing parts with brake cleaner in your hand and avoiding organ failure. You can feel parts alot better with these over the mechanix gloves. Each side takes about 2# of...

Get your friend to help you install the outer clamp. It's a pain to keep on the groove without the clamp tight and in place. Keep checking around the knuckle as you tighten.

Install the steering knuckle over the top kingpin like removal and let it hang. Then install top and bottom kingpin bushings.

With the inner seal retainers out you need to replace the seals now. I set the retainer in with seal-down in a vise so the seal could fall out. Used a small punch and hammer and worked my way in circles unil the seal fell out. They are in there good. New seals said "outside" on one side which...