1998 10 inch backing plate

[snowshoe1146]

I need a backing plate for a 1998 4x4 Ranger XL. When I look up the part by appllication I get a number BUT when I order the number and am asked for a VIN number a notice tells me it will not fit my truck. Any body know why or if the application number will work?1FTZR15U1WPB46793

 

[Uncle Gump]

Do you if it is the original rear end and drums?

There are both 9 and 10 inch brakes... maybe the VIN leads to a 9 inch brake system.

And have you measured the drums?

 

[snowshoe1146]

All original. I have owned the truck since 10,000 miles. I have measured the drum and in fact, the passenger side is back together. I think you may be correct that the vin leads to a wrong size. I may have to gamble $70 . Without vin code confirmation the part cannot be returned.

 

[sgtsandman]

I wouldn't put the VIN in. According to a lot of sites, the factory tire size for my 2011 is 16" wheels. I bought the truck off the dealer lot with 15" wheels. The one sitting right next to it had the same wheels.

 

[snowshoe1146]

We tried that. The center hole is too large and the bolt pattern is different too.