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Technical 39 vs 40-48 brake drums

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by theHIGHLANDER, Dec 11, 2023.

  1. theHIGHLANDER
    Joined: Jun 3, 2005
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    Yes I tried a search, but I need to confirm in my memory banks if the later 5 on 5½ drums can just replace the wide 5s on my 39. Yes I'm gonna run the wide 5s, but I also have what seems a full set of the later 5 on 5½s. Simple drum swap or are there adapters, bushings, spl bearings or any other blah blah blah involved. Yes, 39 juice brakes in place too so can I just put on the drums and swap out wheels at will?
     
  2. Moriarity
    Joined: Apr 11, 2001
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    I put 40 drums all around on a 39 sedan I had so I could run 50 merc chromed wheels. bolt in swap
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  3. Dan Hay
    Joined: Mar 16, 2007
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    Yes, you can just swap drums, but as I'm sure you're aware, might be a good idea to lap the rears to the axles to the "new" drums and hubs. Unless you separate the hubs from the drums but that's a pain.
     
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  4. Nailhead Jason
    Joined: Sep 18, 2012
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    Yup, just swap the drum/hub ***embly same bearings as 39 will work in the later hubs no issue.
     
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  5. theHIGHLANDER
    Joined: Jun 3, 2005
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    Thanks all, I needed help cleaning the cobwebs in my brain. Over time I'll likely do as @Nailhead Jason and add chrome wheels and whitewalls. The fun part being able to swap at will.
     
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