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It is a 6” disc. There is room to run another on the passenger side if needed. More than adequate for now. Been thinking about adding to frame behind seats and 4/5 point harnesses. What I need to figure out is the front end. It is so light it wants to plow forward into turns. I believe I need to...

The problem with mine, I believe, was the linkage had wear/slop in so many places proper adjustment was impossible. You could try using a cable (GPS sells a heavy duty for around $20). That’s what I used in the yard kart I built with leftover parts from this build and it works.

Absolutely. Far better than original.

I want to do something similar. I plan on using the BDX a-arm kit/bulkhead for a Yerfdog. Post updates when you can. Thanks.

Thanks for the comments. Had to lengthen the tab on steering shaft and put spacers on rod ends because it turned like a battleship. Put a smaller sprocket on because the vibration at high rpm was really uncomfortable.

Had a bunch of leftover parts from Manco XTK build. Decided to build a yard kart out of a hand truck. Was going for a F1 style, narrow body/wide stance. Had to reinforce frame rails with 1/8 x 3/4 angle for rigidity, but that gave me flat surface to mount floor pan. Made the mistake of building...

1st, the master cyl mount is a little janky. I had many hours and $ into this build and it was basically unusable with no brakes. Hated to cut sheet metal but it was the simplest way. Bought the kit because reviews said it was compatible with GPS aftermarket rotor. 1/8 x 1 angle for master cyl...

Running,stock 212 when I bought it. Bent A arm, spindles, dried out tires, brakes for display only. Got it home, ordered parts then stripped it down/painted. Put it all together with a stage 1 212. That version didn’t last long 420 Predator, gov/lops removed, stage 1 40 series torque...

I redid one of these last year. Rough ride-stock rear springs are 700 in/lbs. Replacement “heavy duty” 450 in/lbs ride much better. Manco single seats don’t help, bottom cushion is thin. Brakes- I eventually went with hydraulic. The mechanical brakes were probably adequate when new, but the...

Ton of leftover parts laying around and I want to build a yard kart. I have a 42” live axle and accessories. Will making the front axle width narrower than the rear negatively affect handling or should I make it the same?

Did this to a Manco XTK with hex axle. Used the "Mid S brake kit" from GoPowersports ($100) specifically because a review stated it would work with Manco/aftermarket brake disc. Won't lock the tires but stops far better than mechanical brake.

I have a 706b with 7/8 hex axle, looking to put a 1” round axle in. GPS has “standard 1” round”, 42 inch for $54, but the Manco axle of the same dimensions is $99. Is there a difference?

Bought my first ever kart a couple months ago, a basket case Manco 706b. Got it running, driving and painted; looks/runs good but I want to take it to the next level (or beyond.)