DIY spindles (no weld)

[benmagga]

Awesome.. thanks mate - nice steering wheel

 

[jr dragster T]

Thank's

 

[THE_SHRUB]

I just picked up the parts i needed to build the spinldles mentioned. Im using them for a school go-kart project, ill be sure to tell you how it goes!

 

[Hippie Mike]

im look at work on but look golf steering box on google this might help you inm jus ol man i know good work

 

[trails]

ingenious idea! great idea

 

[jarcynvicnchris93]

you guys are awesome

man jr tyler that is a nice looking kart. I like the use of pillow blocks in your steering.

Steve that is a sweet kart and a amazing idea!! it deserves a dancing banana for sure

 

[THE_SHRUB]

heres what i managed to do with the info i got here. i kinda cheated and threaded welded it anyways but that was because i had the option and it seemed like a good idea at the time...

 

[jr dragster T]

man jr tyler that is a nice looking kart. I like the use of pillow blocks in your steering.

Steve that is a sweet kart and a amazing idea!! it deserves a dancing banana for sure

Thx man. Wait till you see it with the aluminum floor in it and racing clone.

 

[RowDude]

jee this is soo good im gonna use it on my go kart thaanks!!

 

[SupaDave]

wow

i Hate to repeat what everyone is saying, but "What a great idea"!!
And yes here is your well deserved

I'll post some photos of my project soon!

 

[jibboo36]

Thanks

I have not made a go cart...YET. But this thread really help on the radio flyer project. Just down sized it. Works great. Thanks. Here are some pics. Need to fine tune, disassemble and paint. Also add seat, wood 1/2 sides, rear basket, and canopy.

 

[luka]

Diagram for front steering connections
Luka

 

[luka]

The pic below shows the steering rod/Pitman arm assembly. The tie rods attach at the Pitman arms and connect to the wheel spindle arms.
Luka

 

[steve lord]

Glad these no weld spindles have helped. Again, these are not my original ideas but were a mix of ideas from books and friends!

thanks again, everyone!
Steve

 

[steve lord]

heres what i managed to do with the info i got here. i kinda cheated and threaded welded it anyways but that was because i had the option and it seemed like a good idea at the time...

Not cheating! This looks great! Excellent work.

 

[freakboy]

just a idea if you dont want these just bolted together jb weld them together along with bolts!

 

[Gearstix]

Has anybody broken these yet?

I was going to say cast iron is weak. But then again, the spindles in my truck (S10), if I remember right are cast iron aswell..

If I make a new set of spindles, I'll keep this in mind. Seems very cost effective.

 

[drscope]

Ready made spindle kits are available! I sell the Azusa kits for $25 a pair.

Jig Welded Spindle Kits - 5/8" Kingpin
Bushings, spacers, and locknuts included in kits. Two axle diameters to choose from. Choice of lengths. The individual assemblies in a spindle set are designated as "Side1" and "Side 2". This indicates that one is the "mirror image" of the other to produce a set, no matter how the assemblies are oriented.

The only welding required is to weld the spindle bracket to your frame, but we have had guys bolt them on as well so they can adjust caster.

 

[Blazkowiez]

Thats really awesome, we had a customer a year ago who said he would build an entire kart with no welding and do it from scratch. He had many similar setups to connect the kart together. I'm glad to see people are being creative whenever possible.

 

[isrummell]

im curious could i use that same design on mine. im 250 lbs and am looking to make a go cart will that will take a beating from me. or any other ideas for me