Tools used to setup rear axle holes?

[Pete Buckler]

This is my first official post. I’ve been reading and learning a lot from everyone here. And I thank all of you for your help.

I made the mistake of running the past couple of races using bent rear and DFW. While the cars both took second using standard Scout polished axels with oil, chain saver, lots of tuning, and bore polishing I’m positive that even straight rear axles would have been faster. But what do you use to line up the holes? I’ve seen a Pro Driller Tool that allows for a 3 degree axle hole for the rears but I cannot find anything else to deliver parallel angled axle holes. Or should I be asking if flat rear wheels are the fastest? Thanks!

 

[DerbyDad4Hire]

The best ones are hard to get or expensive. I will have another batch of Silver Bullet Xtremes coming but it could be several weeks. The best thing you can do is get a predrilled block if you can't find a Silver Bullet Pro or Xtreme.

 

[HurriCrane Racing]

Flat rear wheels will not be faster. Most drilling jigs/tools come with a preset 3 degree angle.
If you can get your hands on a drill jig, that is a great way to go. Especially if you are building a fair number of cars.

If you cannot locate a drill jig, then a pre-drilled block is the next best thing. It's also a great way to go if you only build a couple cars per year. Some pre-drilled bodies even come with the DFW drilled to a set drift. On those bodies, you don't even need to bend your front axle.

I would shy away from the Derby Works drilling tools...