3 inch drums?

[67azcruizr]

I'm not sure if any of the 40 series (45's-47's) ever came with the larger 3 inch drums so apologies if this is not the correct forum to post this question.

I'm wondering if there was a 3 inch drum specific backing plate? I've got a set of 3 inch drums that I wanted to install on a 70 series drum rear axle assembly with relocted saddles per 40 series width, but I'm finding that the drums seem to rub on the backing plates?

 

[malcb]

Can't answer your question but some '45 came with the wider drums, I would guess later models, HJ's etc did as well but I don't think the FJ40 ever did.

Someone might know the answer though.

 

[67azcruizr]

I dug out the brand new brake shoes that go with the drums and they look to be a completely different breed all together. The way the shoes line up inside the drum they seem to be full float specific, either front or rear. There is quite a bit of space inside of them as oppose to the shoes that go with the original semi-floating setup. I'm almost certain that the 3" shoes require dual cylinders also which is a big red flag for me. anyone need some brand new 3" drums and shoes.