Tapered Axles

Hey Guys,

I am redoing the rear drums on my 64 New Yorker and am at a crossroads about what to do. Ideally, I'd like to get rid of these tapered axles so I can service them easier. I don't have a problem with the drums, but I DO have a problem with the Drum/Hub assembly as one unit.

My stock Drum/Hub assembly is cracked so I have to replace it. I would like to do away with the tapered axles and install newer flange axles so I could slide on some drums without the hub attached (hope that...

Tapered Axles
Author: mikedrini