Recent content by klw6574

36 spindle size and length is the same as a 37? but the backing plate hole and bolt pattern is different, requiring a spacer ring and elongated bolt holes.

I see mercman posted some pics of 36-37 brake drums, one of the pics appears to be a 36 drum mounted on a 37-39 hub (short snout). This is what I would like to do as my 36 drums are like new and then go to juice brakes. Other than the grooves on the outside are the drums themselves dimensionally...

Thanks Brian, I'm relatively new to this era of vehicle so please bear with me. These are 2 piece and I understand that the hub has an offset but how does the drum have an offset? the face looks pretty flat. I've seen pictures of both year assemblies but never the drums by themselves. Also, from...

Looking for some expertise on converting to juice brakes. I would like to stay with the wide 5 wheels and understand you need 37 - 39 front hubs due to the drum centerline being offset to the inboard side on the 36 hubs. The question I have can you remove the 36 drum and use them on the 37 - 39...