8-3/4 hard to turn the wheels

I thought of that. I adjusted the ER brake cable so it would have some slack in it, then I pulled the wheels and drums. I had a hard time turning them forward just by grabbing two lugs, but I could not turn the axle backwards just trying to twist the axle with the lugs. I will disconnect the driveshaft to see if it gets any easier, probably this evening since it gets hot here quick and I have things to do this morning.