axle holes too small/no reamer

[plhiatt]

I would like to try my new 92 axles and wheels but I have #44 drilled holes.
I saw in another post about using a reamer to do this, but would I ruin a good drill job by
using a #43 in a pin vise?

 

[zeebzob]

No. I always start with a 44, then chase with a 43 in a pin vice.

 

[zeebzob]

Oh, and I just started using a .0915 reamer after the 43. I wanted to do that primarily for the rear axle of the unlimiteds.

 

[GravityX]

I may be mistaken, but aren't the 92 axles .091" where they go into the body and .092" where the wheel bore rides? Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[bracketracer]

I may be mistaken, but aren't the 92 axles .091" where they go into the body and .092" where the wheel bore rides? Correct me if I'm wrong.

The ones I have polished have an obvious step down where they insert into the body. I believe you are correct Paul. DD4H's website calls for a #43 drill= .089" for the Dynasty axles. Zeeb didn't mention if he was reaming a wood body or a plastic insert with the .0915" reamer on his unlimited, though. If he's using a one piece rear axle I could see where you would want the hole nearly on size to ease the install.

Sorry for the swerve off topic OP! I would use a pin vise and enlarge the holes if I were in your position. Just let the bit follow the existing hole as you gently turn it in.