WANTED Looking for11" x 2 1/2" rear brake backing plates

[mr. fix it]

Would anyone have a pair they want to sell for a reasonable price?
This would be for a 8 3/4" differential setup.

I have the 11" x 2" and accidentally bought the 2 1/2" shoes and drums so I figure why not since I have the differential out on the floor..

I know they were an option for the C-bodies back in the day but not a common item

 

[thrashingcows]

Look for them on the back of 70's, 80's and even early 90's Dodge 1/2 ton trucks, and vans and rear wheel drive cars with an 8 1/4, 8 3/4 or 9 1/4 rear axle. They all share the same bolt pattern for attaching the drums to the axle.

I have converted all my old mopars to 11x2.5" since they are the cheapest and most common through those eras. I've grabbed them off a mid 70's coronet, Dodge ram Van, Diplomat..etc.

 

[mr. fix it]

Thanks for the info!

 

[stubs300]

Dude, if you already have 11" shoes already on the car, you don't need new backing plates because they're already 11" . Your good to go, just put it back together! Good Luck

 

[thrashingcows]

Dude, if you already have 11" shoes already on the car, you don't need new backing plates because they're already 11" . Your good to go, just put it back together! Good Luck

That is incorrect. If you have 11x2 brakes the backing plates will not accept a 11x2.5 shoe or drum. I think you can get away with running a 11x2.5 shoe on a factory 11x3 backing plate though, with the 11x3 drum. I have never done this but I believe it should work.

 

[mr. fix it]

Thrashing Cows is correct, i tried this last year.
It is close but not cigar!!