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Originally Posted by Dirtrack49
Now, a new problem arises. The axle nuts are loose. I have put 1500 plus miles on this thing and I have been driving around with a split pin basically holding the wheel on! The drums want to come off when I pull on them, however they won't go all the way. Maybe brake drums hanging up or key way? Any thoughts?
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In my opinion, it's time to pull the drums and do a thorough inspection of drums, hubs, wheel studs, bearings, brakes, axle taper, key and keyway, axle nut etc.
You are already aware that mechanically you have some issues there. Don't repeat the mistakes of the prior owner. Randy Gross can supply you with cast iron drums and whatever brake components you may need.
If indeed you are still running the original steel drums, they likely are worn out. The hub has the wrong studs... why not replace drums, hubs, and studs properly swaged.
If the drum was running "loose" on the axle taper, you may have other issues such as a worn out keyway, bad key, bearings, and seals.
I believe it is very premature, if not unsafe, to suggest fixing this by merely shortening the studs to remove the washers.