Spindle backing plate question
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Forum Name: 1972-1976 Ford and Mercury
Forum Description: Technical discussion for 1972-1976 Ford and Mercury
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Topic: Spindle backing plate question
Posted By: The Torino Kid
Subject: Spindle backing plate question
Date Posted: 17-January-2026 at 5:50AM
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Hello, I am aware the spndles are differernt after 1973 because of the bearing size. But my question is "Are the disc brake backing plates the same for the 3 bolt mounting flange regardless of the year?" I need to get replacements and I want to get the correct ones. Thank you
------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport CJ 351 'Q' code 63R body |
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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 18-January-2026 at 9:56PM
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i believe they are
------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: Eliteman76
Date Posted: 12-February-2026 at 7:00PM
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Not sure, but I believe the spindle duct pieces are the same for a lot of the 72-79 spindles. -------------  Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |
Posted By: The Torino Kid
Date Posted: 16-February-2026 at 5:05AM
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So I pulled the ones off my 73 and bought some from a 75 ranchero. the only differnce is the 73 GTS version has an extra cut-out for air cooling. thank you all for the input!    ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport CJ 351 'Q' code 63R body |