10 x 1.75" Drum Install

What about the backing plate? Can it be bolted to the axle housing once the shoes have been installed? I'm worried there won't be enough room to wrench them on once the shoes are installed onto the backing plate.

You're goin/ the long way around the mountain. It's MUCH easier to install the brake components on the backing plate after it's been installed,

although

I guess it could be done the way you say..

but....why?