8 3/4 backing plates onto a small bolt with upgraded big bolt shafts

Yes, you can determine just from the backing plate if your 11” backing plate is for a 2”, 2.5”, or 3” drum. The offset on those plates is different, and can be measured using the process I describe in this thread
Converting rear drum brakes from SBP to BBP

The measurements for the plates are there too
Thank you for that link I used your method and I got 2 inches through the center hole with the plate hanging over the edge of the bench.
3 inch for sure.