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2262 Rear Tire Removal
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Todd W. White
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Hello all.

I have searched throughout the forums and cannot find the answer to my question.

As a new Packard owner, I am working on the brakes of my 1949 2262. The front is done, but, when I went to remove the left rear wheel, after removing the skirt, jacking up the back and putting it on stands, the tire and wheel will not come off the car. I did read one thing about the shocks maybe being too short and preventing it from lowering far enough, but, we disconnected the shock and, while the shock had plenty of additional travel available, I still can't get the wheel off the hub.

Any help would be very much appreciated.

Posted on: 7/5 21:11
Todd W. White
Sapulpa, Okla.
1949 2262 DeLuxe Eight Touring Sedan
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Re: 2262 Rear Tire Removal
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- Take off the fender skirt.

- Deflate the tire.

My guess is someone put ill-fitting radials on it that are a fair amount too wide. What is the tire size as indicated on the sidewall?

Posted on: 7/5 21:21
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I did take off the skirt, before I did anything else. It has the correct size tires, based upon Factory spec, which is 7.60 x 15, made by Coker Tire.

Posted on: 7/5 21:25
Todd W. White
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Are your stands under the frame or axle? On my 53 I need to jack from.the frame so the axle is low enough to get the tires off.

Posted on: 7/5 21:32
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If you did jack from the frame do you see anything pulled tight such as a brake hose or emergency brake cable that could be preventing a drop? Since the issue is on the left side how about the 5th shock/horizontal stabilizer. Could that be a repro or repaired unit that possibly doesn't have enough travel.

Posted on: 7/5 21:35
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Well, traditionally, I've always put them under the axle, but I've never had a car with fender skirts on it, so I didn't even think about putting the stands under the frame itself. I will try that in the morning.

Thank you!

Posted on: 7/5 21:40
Todd W. White
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Hi and thanks for your reply.

Well, I guess I didn't the state it very well.

I'm able to get the lug bolts out, and release the tire that's attached to it from the hub.

My problem is, even after having taken off the skirt, there is not enough clearance to get the tire/wheel out of the wheel well. It is hanging up somewhere (and I ran out of daylight so I'm not sure exactly where), but I think it's hanging up because there's not enough clearance between the inside edge of the Fender and the end of the axle. I am guessing that what others have suggested, namely, that instead of jacking up the back end and resting the axles on jack stands, that I should put the jack stands under the frame and rest the vehicle on the jack stands using the frame, thereby allowing the axle to lower enough to get the wheel/tire out of the wheel well.

Posted on: 7/5 23:29
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Quote:

Todd W. White wrote:
Hi and thanks for your reply.

Well, I guess I didn't the state it very well.

I'm able to get the lug bolts out, and release the tire that's attached to it from the hub.

My problem is, even after having taken off the skirt, there is not enough clearance to get the tire/wheel out of the wheel well. It is hanging up somewhere (and I ran out of daylight so I'm not sure exactly where), but I think it's hanging up because there's not enough clearance between the inside edge of the Fender and the end of the axle. I am guessing that what others have suggested, namely, that instead of jacking up the back end and resting the axles on jack stands, that I should put the jack stands under the frame and rest the vehicle on the jack stands using the frame, thereby allowing the axle to lower enough to get the wheel/tire out of the wheel well.


Yes, definitely jack from the frame and let the axle hang. If needed you can deflate the tires. Probably not necessary though.

-Kevin

Posted on: 7/6 0:17
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Todd W. White wrote:
Hi and thanks for your reply.

Well, I guess I didn't the state it very well.

I'm able to get the lug bolts out, and release the tire that's attached to it from the hub.

My problem is, even after having taken off the skirt, there is not enough clearance to get the tire/wheel out of the wheel well. It is hanging up somewhere (and I ran out of daylight so I'm not sure exactly where), but I think it's hanging up because there's not enough clearance between the inside edge of the Fender and the end of the axle. I am guessing that what others have suggested, namely, that instead of jacking up the back end and resting the axles on jack stands, that I should put the jack stands under the frame and rest the vehicle on the jack stands using the frame, thereby allowing the axle to lower enough to get the wheel/tire out of the wheel well.


Your question was clear enough.

These cars came with a bumper jack, which if used would create lots of clearance by the time the wheel was off the ground. But they are a bit sketchy and I wouldn't use it for more than show.

Enjoy your car!

Posted on: 7/6 2:05
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I had a car some time ago that required the car to be lifted from the bumper or frame to get either rear tire/wheel off. I believe that car was a 1954 Ford. Other cars of that era are probably similar. If the car was lifted by the axle, the tire/wheel could be taken off the axle, but not removed from the wheel well. A good point to lift many larger old cars is the frame at a point just ahead of the rear spring attachment to the frame. Most cars have a flat frame rail at or near that point, and a floor jack can be run under the car to raise it safely. Always use wood blocks or good jack stands to support a car. The consequences of not doing so can be life-changing... or fatal. It's best when jacking up any car to have all the doors shut. Cars can be surprisingly flexible, and jacking up one wheel can cause doors to bind.

Posted on: 7/6 7:20
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