65barracudadude Well-Known Member Joined Dec 14, 2008 Messages 1,660 Reaction score 4 Location Olympia,Washington Feb 7, 2009 #1 I am wondering if I can install 9 x 2 1/2" drums and brakes on the rear of my car in place of the 9 x 2" ones that are on there???? Does anyone know???
I am wondering if I can install 9 x 2 1/2" drums and brakes on the rear of my car in place of the 9 x 2" ones that are on there???? Does anyone know???
George R Mopar Nutcase Joined Oct 29, 2007 Messages 2,646 Reaction score 69 Location Trumbull, CT Feb 7, 2009 #2 No. The depth of the drum will hit the backing plate before it is fully installed. George
65barracudadude Well-Known Member Joined Dec 14, 2008 Messages 1,660 Reaction score 4 Location Olympia,Washington Feb 7, 2009 #3 Thanks. George R.
65barracudadude Well-Known Member Joined Dec 14, 2008 Messages 1,660 Reaction score 4 Location Olympia,Washington Feb 7, 2009 #4 I thought I may be able to do it if I changed the shoes as well.
6pk2goDemon Mopar Mod Staff member FABO Gold Member Joined Mar 1, 2008 Messages 10,827 Reaction score 2,464 Location Arizona Feb 7, 2009 #5 Should be able to swap for the larger shoes, but will need shoes, drums, probably pins (hardware) and will need backing plates too.
Should be able to swap for the larger shoes, but will need shoes, drums, probably pins (hardware) and will need backing plates too.
R RedFish Well-Known Member Joined Sep 5, 2007 Messages 25,850 Reaction score 5,348 Feb 7, 2009 #6 I think George is spot on. The axle flange doesn't stick out far enough.