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Backing plate nut and bolt

Posted By: reno340

Backing plate nut and bolt - 04/13/11 03:56 AM

I am looking for a backing plate nut and bolt for my 1972 Plymouth Duster 340. Therte are 4 total but the one I want is completely different than the other 3. It is the one on the bottom and toward the rear of the car. The reason I need it is that the nut is thinner to avoid hitting the self adjuster cable. The nut and bolt are somewhat stripped out and I don't want anything bad to happen. (I know there are 3 more but I worry) Could someone help me find a couple?


Posted By: Kern Dog

Re: Backing plate nut and bolt - 04/13/11 09:28 AM

ALL the Duster 340 cars had the 8.75 axle didn't they? This axle used 5 bolts to retain the axle AND the backing plate. I'm not quite sure I fully understand your question... More info or pictures would help.
MAYBE you are asking about the FRONT brakes? You didn't specify.
Posted By: JohnRR

Re: Backing plate nut and bolt - 04/13/11 11:20 AM

Has to be the front , all the studs and nuts are the same , and 5 total , on the rear .
Posted By: scratchnfotraction

Re: Backing plate nut and bolt - 04/13/11 11:21 AM

napa in the Dorman fastner line

moser has them if its for the 8 3/4 rear axle
Posted By: reno340

Re: Backing plate nut and bolt - 05/05/11 04:15 AM

sorry, I forgot to mention it is on the front drum brakes. it is the lower rear bolt and nut to the backing plate. the nut is pretty thin to avoid interference w/ the brake shoe.

Posted By: JohnRR

Re: Backing plate nut and bolt - 05/05/11 02:12 PM

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sorry, I forgot to mention it is on the front drum brakes. it is the lower rear bolt and nut to the backing plate. the nut is pretty thin to avoid interference w/ the brake shoe.






You will probably need to put a want ad in the A body parts section , that's not something you would find new in the correct configuration. And don't drive the car till you get it , that bolt is also holding the ball joint to the spindle.
Posted By: generallee6901

Re: Backing plate nut and bolt - 05/08/11 08:42 PM

I think the bolt is installed backwards.as in the head of the bolt should be inside the brake and the nut on the outside unless a-bodies are different.
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