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Russ/40 · 09-12-2012, 02:51 PM

The replacements would expand to the hub holes if installed correctly with a press to expand the shoulder. The old suds are supposed to be cut out, not pressed out. When installed the shoulder flares into the hole, and that is the area you cut outfor removal. Hope I'm clear enough without photos.

09-12-2012, 02:51 PM	#2
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: Pressing New drums onto hubs-wheel stud diameter issue The replacements would expand to the hub holes if installed correctly with a press to expand the shoulder. The old suds are supposed to be cut out, not pressed out. When installed the shoulder flares into the hole, and that is the area you cut outfor removal. Hope I'm clear enough without photos.