Recent content by djh07

Well, I figure I'll build a fixed axle for now, and I can always buy a live axle assembly and put it on, just a few cuts and the old one's off. I'm running on limited funds, I've got my costs down to 87$ from BMI for a clutch, sprocket+drive hub, chain, and brake. I should be able to come up...

In looking at different options and usage, the kart I'm going to build will be used mostly on grass and light dirt but relatively hard ground. Nothing off-road, I won't even have a suspension for this one. I'm thinking a fixed axle is going to be my source of power for now. For that, I am...

I have decided I am going to build an off-road kart. Not anything crazy, but a modest kart as my first one. I have decided I want a live axle. I have seen a few different sites, but I am very confused. Some have axles that are round but a square sticking out, others are round with a square...

Hi, my name's Dave. I really want to build a kart, and I've been doing a lot of research lately. I'm a senior in hs and I plan to go into college in a mechanical engineering major. My dad has lots of knowledge and experience in welding and fabricating, so this should be a fun project for both...