Drop spindles and brake backing plates - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mbzaungst · 07-23-2018, 07:05 AM

What is everyone using for a backing plate on their drop spindles? Apparently Western Chassis doesn't sell them with their kits, which I am no longer a fan of. Instructions are a joke, service is terrible after the sale and the tech line is awful. Thanks for the help.

**lolife99** · 07-23-2018, 07:30 AM

Any 71-87 2wd backing plate should work.
I think ECE sells new ones.
www.earlyclassic.com
https://www.earlyclassic.com/node/136

Mudflat · 07-23-2018, 08:15 AM

Are backing plates necessary? Pros and cons?

mbzaungst · 07-23-2018, 09:26 AM

The factory 1972 ones I have will not fit without cutting around lower control arm.

**lolife99** · 07-23-2018, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbzaungst

The factory 1972 ones I have will not fit without cutting around lower control arm.

Then I would cut them.
No big deal.

PepperTreeGarage · 07-23-2018, 07:01 PM

Just cut mine back a bit~~'72 C20 Custom Camper~~~~~

rjs53 · 07-23-2018, 07:26 PM

I changed my Chevelle Over to disc and never put them on. Hade a little more brake dust on the inner wheel but never noticed anything else being affected.

07-23-2018, 07:05 AM	#1
mbzaungst Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wacousta, Mich Posts: 90	Drop spindles and brake backing plates What is everyone using for a backing plate on their drop spindles? Apparently Western Chassis doesn't sell them with their kits, which I am no longer a fan of. Instructions are a joke, service is terrible after the sale and the tech line is awful. Thanks for the help.

07-23-2018, 07:30 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Drop spindles and brake backing plates Any 71-87 2wd backing plate should work. I think ECE sells new ones. www.earlyclassic.com https://www.earlyclassic.com/node/136 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-23-2018, 08:15 AM	#3
Mudflat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Spartanburg SC Posts: 48	Re: Drop spindles and brake backing plates Are backing plates necessary? Pros and cons?

07-23-2018, 09:26 AM	#4
mbzaungst Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wacousta, Mich Posts: 90	Re: Drop spindles and brake backing plates The factory 1972 ones I have will not fit without cutting around lower control arm.

07-23-2018, 07:01 PM	#6
PepperTreeGarage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 281	Re: Drop spindles and brake backing plates Just cut mine back a bit~~'72 C20 Custom Camper~~~~~ Attached Images

07-23-2018, 07:26 PM	#7
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: Drop spindles and brake backing plates I changed my Chevelle Over to disc and never put them on. Hade a little more brake dust on the inner wheel but never noticed anything else being affected. __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 1969 C10 2014 Camaro SS/RS/1LE



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