Looks like I need an axle..

I have the drum issue solved. I've got everything for that conversion. I got both axles out this morning. I didn't even have to sneeze on the slide hammer and they came right out. I knew for SURE those threads on the driver's side axle would collapse, but they held.

44" center to center on the perches.

I'm callin it 53" flange to flange. I have to come over the center section so that throws the measurement of a little.