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    Quick Question...

    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...
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    Tie rod assembly?

    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...
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    Suspension ideas?

    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...
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    Help with tires?

    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...
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