86 D44 Drum Backing Plate

[D.Farrelly]

I have picked up a widetrak D44 from an 86 CJ-7.
As I am rebuilding it, the backing plates need to be replaced (1 is junk, the other is salvageable, but if I am replacing 1, I'll replace both).
For the life of me, I can't find a backing plate for this Axle.
I searched the forums. People have 'found them' but

Does anyone have a part number or source that manufactures these backing plates?
TIA

Darin

 

[CJ-8_Jim]

It's been a while (10+ years) since I installed a 1986 CJ-7 D44 on my 8, but my recollection is that I simply swapped my AMC20 backing plates onto my CJ D44 axle.

I could be wrong though.

 

[D.Farrelly]

I'll have a look this weekend Jim.
I do have an old AMC20 behind the shop and hadn't given it another thought.
AMC had a good reputation of re-using stuff across product lines.

Cheers!

 

[brp0830]

I have 2 backing plates, as well as 2 spare shafts for a wide track D44 if you're interested.

 

[D.Farrelly]

That's good to Know brp0830.
If my AMC20 plates are different and can not work, I will contact you.

Cheers!

 

[brp0830]

sounds good. If you don't want the plates, and want the shafts, I will separate.

 

[Spieg]

my recollection is that I simply swapped my AMC20 backing plates onto my CJ D44 axle.

I could be wrong though.

They are different for sure (the center hole is bigger on the D44 plates).

 

[CJ-8_Jim]

It's been a while (10+ years) since I installed a 1986 CJ-7 D44 on my 8, but my recollection is that I simply swapped my AMC20 backing plates onto my CJ D44 axle.

I could be wrong though.

They are different for sure (the center hole is bigger on the D44 plates).

Like I said, it's been over 10 years.

A 5 minute Google search just revealed the difference:
1986 CJ D44:

AMC Model 20:


Sorry for any confusion.... it's been a while.