Axles out of 9 inch

[massillon preacher]

Is it really supposed to be so hard to get axles out, I've tried using reverse drum, not moving and inch. Is there anything I need to know, got all the bolts off. Is it common to need a puller or anything else to try?

[colnago]

What size truck? My F250 has full-floating axles. To remove the axles, I take all eight nuts off, and whack the center of the axle with a heavy hammer. It pops out about an inch, and I'm able to pull it out from there. Again, this is an F250 with a Dana 60. Or, do you mean something else, and I'm completely off base?

Joseph

[mouse]

on a 9in with the drum and shoes removed, you will find four bolts through the hole in the axle. after those are removed the axle can then be pulled.

[massillon preacher]

Went and got axle puller - slide hammer and all is well.