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11" upgrade question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by boilermaker154, Jul 2, 2010.

  1. Jul 2, 2010
    boilermaker154

    boilermaker154 jazz

    pittsburgh
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    i got my differentials done and put all the upgrade stuff on but i have about a quarter inch space between the backing plate and the drum. the lip on the drum is sitting back enough inside the backing plate to work,its inside the plate but im wondering if the plate needs shimmed out another 1/8" or so. what do you guys think
     
    boilermaker154, Jul 2, 2010
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  2. Jul 2, 2010
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Happy Valley, OR
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    As long as the shoes are making full contact with the inside of the drum don't worry about it. Shimming of the axle bearings, manufacturing tolerances, etc. could account for the gap.
     
    nickmil, Jul 2, 2010
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  3. Jul 2, 2010
    Brem10mm

    Brem10mm Member

    Near Ames, IA
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    I noticed the very same thing tonight on my 11" drum conversion on my front axle (D27) My drum is just inside the backing plate but must the relief cut on the drum is exposed.
     
    Brem10mm, Jul 2, 2010
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