Rotor & Other Questions?

[HammerDown]

As my other thread mentioned, I do indeed need a front/passenger bearing...so I'll do both sides.

Also I want to replace the two front rotors OE from 1988 and getting thin!

To aid the parts guy...how do I know what front axle I have?
Is it a...
Dana 50 IFS
44-IFS
44-IFS HD

Front tag on the diff is > 354 E8TAZC & 610312-1
Doorjamb axle coed is '39' but is that for the rear diff?


And hopefully a pic of the rotor

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[riotwarrior]

Looks like a 50 to me...

Just sayin

 

[Double-S-Diesel]

looks like a 50, there should also be a cast 50 on the pumpkin

 

[riotwarrior]

based on his year and his SC it's a 50 and it looks like 50 hubs same as a 60....thus must be a 50

 

[HammerDown]

Thanks fella's a 50 it is!

Another question...how hard will it be to beat out my wheel studs...they're original from 1988.

Also... can I reuse them in the new rotor?

 

[franklin2]

It's not easy. Get a large brass rod and drive them out. I would not strike them directly with a hammer, you could damage the threads and swell them on the ends. I re-use them with no trouble. I always drive them back in, I don't trust tightening the lugs will pull them all the way in.

 

[HammerDown]

It's not easy. Get a large brass rod and drive them out. I would not strike them directly with a hammer, you could damage the threads and swell them on the ends. I re-use them with no trouble. I always drive them back in, I don't trust tightening the lugs will pull them all the way in.

Thanks for that, again I just question if the OE studs will be better driving out & back in vs buying new 'made in China' studs?

 

[riotwarrior]

Air hammer and punch head drive em out..and drive em in...simple...or shop press...

JM2CW

 

[HammerDown]

Air hammer and punch head drive em out..and drive em in...simple...or shop press...

JM2CW

Lots of air tools but unfortunately, no air hammer or press but I got a big hammer and a brass punch!

Question...are these studs biting into both the rotor AND the hub, or just the rotor?
Looking at my above pic, am I able to pull the hub off first and then remove-install the studs from the rotor or, do I have to beat the studs out of 'both' before the Hub and Rotor can be separated?
Guys, would this work?
https://www.mystiklubes.com/do/product/665005002

 

[oregon96psd]

Both, studs hold the rotor on.

 

[HammerDown]

Both, studs hold the rotor on.

Thanks, actually the studs came out without too much drama, and look reusable.

 

[HammerDown]

Passenger side is done...new bearings, races, caliper and brake pads. Pulled the old studs back into place with spacers, lug nuts and a long torque bar.
Drivers side next...and then a leaking rear wheel cylinder... *** Grrrrrr!

 

[mblaney]

Did you happen to remove the spindle (five nuts) and check / grease the outer axle needle bearing? You are 90% of the way there!

 

[HammerDown]

Did you happen to remove the spindle (five nuts) and check / grease the outer axle needle bearing? You are 90% of the way there!

Nope, but I looked at those 5 nuts real hard...does that count for anything? Lol

 

[tbrumm]

Did you happen to remove the spindle (five nuts) and check / grease the outer axle needle bearing? You are 90% of the way there!

That last 10% getting the spindles broken loose is 90% of the work!

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