64 Dart Front Drum Removal (and more!)

green1 said
The hub centers the drum; it doesn't matter if the stud holes are bigger in the drum; 11" factory drums come with a 5/8" hole for a 1/2" stud. Later 10" was the same way.

Now it seems you're referring to studs that pass through the drum with holes (common on later model drum brake set-ups), as opposed to when the studs are part of the drum, and are firmly attached to the drum itself.

Yes, with the pass through design (like my 74 Dart Sport rear drums), sure, the hub will center the drum (and anything bolted to the drum) and the holes are a little larger, however, with the attached, or "sweged-on" studs, they have to be solidly attached to the drum (it's a drum/stud unit), or the tire (while centered) will still be in danger of wiggling or slipping on its axis.

This is how I see it right now, but until I get in there and actually have a look at it, I'm not absolutely certain of anything!!:thumbup: