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Backing plate bolt pattern:
small bearing has 3 1/2" (horizontal)by 2" (vertical) with 3/8 inch thread.
large bearing is 3 1/2"(horizontal) by 2 3/8" (vertical) with 1/2 inch thread.
A quick glance at the tube where it meets the flange can sometimes tell you if it's large or small. Most small bearing ones have a taper in the tube.
thanks again there havi i'm in the process of cleaning up my 9 rear taken off the old bent up back plates just trying to figure out what other back plates would fit