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I have the exact same problem with my kart. I had to cut off the axle because everything was welded together...and bent. Now I'm trying to get advice on what to get and where to get it from. Where are you getting your new axle from?

I've got the same engine but it's stock, where did you get all the parts for the upgrade?

The axle is already apart and in the garbage can. I live in Tampa but I'm sure I'll order everything through the internet anyway. I have other pics in the "other parts" section. I slowly figuring out how to use the forums...trying not to annoy anyone,...yet.

Well, the pipe that the axle runs through is 1 3/8" and the old axle was 5/8" but had spacers and stuff so the bearings would fit nice. So a new axle can certainly be beefier than 5/8". Thanks

Well, that was a pointless introduction.

Thanks for the responses. I won't be reusing bearings, hubs or sprockets. I had to grind the axle in half in order to remove it and everything else was in pretty rough shape. All the measurements were made with digital calipers but yeah the id for the tube is likely 1 3/8" rather than 1.366" Oh...

So I picked this up and had to remove the axle cause it was bent and welded to the hubs, which were welded to the rims... I know nothing about go karts or axles... So, what do I need and where can I get it without doing a bunch of fabrication. Thanks in advance.

Hello, My 3 littlest kids saved up their lemonade stand money and nickles from the couch cushions (my nickles really-little thiefs) and bought this $50 go kart for $150. It's got the Harbor Freight Predator engine 212cc, a live axle set up (I think that's what it's called). So, this was...