Replace LH studs or entire drum? Also torsion bars question.

[Dino]

I bought RH thread studs for the ds rear drum and I think, and hope, that the studs are not swedged in the drum.  The fronts are and since I don't have one of those expensive cutting tools I thought it might be easier to just find a PS front drum to replace this one.  Good idea or not?

I've tried to measure the diameter to find out what size drum it is but that's not working out so I for those with math skills, the circumference is 34".  


And now for something completely different...

My future tire height differs by about 2" because I like the staggered look.  Yet the car already sits about 3/4" lower up front than the rears...with same size tires all around.

When the new wheels go on I want the nose to rise...come to think of it that would help increase the amount of room I lack under the header collector!

So how do I go about raising the nose?  Simply by cranking the torsion bars or do I need to get this done by a pro?

[squeakfinder]

   Are the new studs for the rear not spline's? Been a while since I did mine, I think all I did was drive the old one's out with a hammer. As far as the front, I installed A body disc brakes so I never had to deal with it.

[squeakfinder]

     Of course you'll have to pull the rear drum off first. That will expose the hub of the axle.

[Mopar Nut]

I bought RH thread studs for the ds rear drum and I think, and hope, that the studs are not swedged in the drum.

The studs are pressed into the axle (rear), you can whack them out, be careful. I had mine pressed in when I had the bearings done. Use W-D40 and let soak overnight, this lessens the chance of damaging your axle.

[Dino]

Thanks gents!   

What's the best way to remove the rear studs?  Remove the axle and use a block of wood for support or can I leave the axle in place?  Please say yes please say yes....

[Hard Charger]

you can whack the studs out very easily. use the lug nut to cinch the new studs down.

for the torsion bar, jack up the wheels off the ground and turn the adjusters to your desired height. you will need to do this a couple times as a short trip up and down the driveway will position the tires in there natural stance.