drums on 8 3/4

[blk00rt]

what size are the drums? My axle assembly that I bought did not have them on and I need to purchase a new set. Also can you find these at your local parts store or do I have to get them online someplace?
Thanks

they are 11" backing plates

 

[cosgig]

Is this an A-body 8 3/4? If so, you will have a hard time locating the flared original style drums. There was a guy at the Nats this year that had the non-flanged drums for sale, and I mentioned this guy once before to another member who remembered him. I believe his name was Craig and he was from New Jersey. I lost his handwritten flyer, but I will look for it again, and hopefully the other member who remembered him will chime in with his contact info. He was Very knowledgable about all Mopar brakes, and I would not hesitate to buy anything from him and I would be saaured they were the right parts. I will try to find his info and post it here. Geof

 

[blk00rt]

thanks Geof,
by the way in case you did not remember me I am rick adams friend.

 

[blu340dart]

Hey Rob, Are you sure the backing plates are 11"? What bolt pattern does the rear end have? If you have the big bolt pattern then you can get any 8 3/4 backing plates and drums to fit. I believe there was 11x3" and 11x 2.5" All you would need if you have the 11" plates are either 11" drum sizes and the correct shoes and I think you can get those drums still. Greg

 

[blk00rt]

Greg, it is big bolt pattern. I have plates already, they measure out to be 11" diameter. I have the original pads still on so I guess I will have to measure them up as well.
thanks

 

[jefflock]

They could be 11x2 or 11x2.5 or 11x3.