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11" Amc 20 Drums Swap Onto A Dana 44?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by RATTYFLATTY, Jan 7, 2024.

  1. Jan 7, 2024
    RATTYFLATTY

    RATTYFLATTY I think you need a little more throttle

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    Does a complete 11" AMC 20 drum assembly swap onto a CJ Dana 44, backer plate and all? Has anyone ventured down this path?
     
  2. Jan 7, 2024
    Desert Runner

    Desert Runner Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    the center hole is too small and the bolt patterns don't match.
    I wanted to do the same thing, I finally modified the 11" dana backing plates to fit M20 brake cables.

    But if your comfortable modifying the amc plates go for it
     
  3. Jan 7, 2024
    Oldpappy

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    It would be very difficult to "modify" AMC 20 backing plates to fit a Dana 44.

    If you want 11" brakes for your Dana 44 look for backing plates from 72-73 Jeep CJ, Scout II, or 68-73 Ford Bronco. Drums, shoes, wheel cylinders, and hardware are available from many FLAPS, or on-line from PartsGeek.

    A forum member recently listed a lot of 11" brake parts. I bought a set of four backing plates but he also had a pair of complete assemblies for a reasonable price. I don't know if he sold that pair of assemblies, but probably did since I can't find the add anymore.

    You could place a WTB in the forum classifieds. A lot of Jeepers are converting to disc brakes and someone probably has what you need.
     
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  4. Jan 8, 2024
    RATTYFLATTY

    RATTYFLATTY I think you need a little more throttle

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    I'm not looking for a set, I've just have always tossed them when parting out post 75 CJ"s which I have 2 now to part. Just looking to see if there is any value in them.
     
  5. Jan 8, 2024
    sterlclan

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    they are number 1 steel if you take the shoes and wheel cylinders off.......
     
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