Rear Axle Removal

[kozak]

I am trying to remove the rear axle in my 93 Explorer so I can take it to a buddies house and weld some perches on for a spring over axle conversion.
I have the axle sitting on the ground, all I need in order to remove it from under the truck is to remove/disconnect the brake lines. There are two lines going to either side right by the drum, turning them gets me no where. I believe they are for the emergency brake, although I could be wrong. I think there are some others I have to remove too. Ive tried searching but couldnt find my answer. Any tips are greatly appreciated.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Is the axle drum or disk?

Ford 8.8's with disk brakes do have an e-brake. You have to pull the disk off to get to it. Then the cables come out like regular e-brake cables, you release the clips.

If you're talking about the metal lines to the wheel cylinders, I soak 'em down good with PB blaster to try to get them out.

 

[One Sick Puppy]

This video might help.

http://www.expertvillage.com/video/95191_replace-steel-brakes-front-rear.htm