Recent content by Erik Magnus

Thanks for the suggestions. A locking collar seems to be the easier route. I have been looking at locking collars on the internet. Would they be tight enough on the axle to prevent slipping off the end? (I have no experience with them) Thanks again!

Hello again, As I mentioned in an earlier post, I had a machine shop cut a keyway into a 1" solid steel rod to use as my rear live axle. Since I am a newbie and did not think things through, I did not think about securing the ends of the axle when I put the tires on. I have seen both the axles...

Thanks for all who responded. This brings up another question that I have. I have watched videos and read about the Ackermann angle, and understand how to achieve it with rear facing arms. But if you mark the center of your rear axle, then run a line from there to the center of the kingpin bolt...

Hello again, A while back, I was looking at different pictures of go karts on the internet, trying to get ideas on the one I am putting together. I came across the kid's kart below. The tie rods seem to be different from the others I have seen. Instead of two rods coming from each wheel to the...

Hello again, As I mentioned in an earlier post, I am building a two seater go kart for me and my daughter. I am a total newbie, but this site has provided tons of help. As with many projects that I have attempted in the past, the plans start out as something simple, then I get wrapped up in it...

Thanks for the quick responses! I have a couple of follow up questions. For Rocketkart: There is a place here called Casa de Baleros (House of Bearings) which I will visit soon to find the bearings. I can show them the picture of the bearings you sent the link to. Since no one here sells go kart...

Hello I am a complete newbie in the world of go karts and need some advice. I want to make a two-seater go kart for me and my 8 year old daughter to ride in around the yard. I have been learning how to weld and am in the very early stages of making the frame. My plan is to have a 1” live axle...