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I actually made them from scratch. One of the main services that my business provides is sprayed polyurethane/polyurea coatings and linings, such as you would find in the back of a pick-up truck. I cast a block of polyurethane and then used a 1 inch hole saw (which is almost exactly perfect...

I expect they should last nearly the life of the cart. Polyurethane is quite common in bushings for automotive purposes both OEM and after market parts. The material I'm using has the same basic properties (hardness and elongation ect) as those products. Also, these bushings will never see...

I made my own polyurethane bushings.

Thanks guys! It's going a lot slower than I would have liked, but my hope is to have it done before March.

Made some more progress. The other two arms are completed and the front frame is built. I got the right side mounted and now need to work on the left side. Once that's done, I'll start working on the shock mounts. Can't wait for this to be a rolling chassis.

Aluminum http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Aluminum-Filler-Neck-Bung-w-Flange-Vented-Cap-/130643175121#vi-content Steel http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Filler-Neck-Twist-Cap-w-Steel-Neck-Bung-/120852474831#ht_1960wt_954

Made the first 2 arms for the front suspension. It's all 1" 14ga erw. I made the arms adjustable length by welding a nut on the end of the tubing and a bolt on the bushing that will bolt to the spindle. I welded angle iron to the welding table to make the jig for the arms. They wont be...

Little more progress in the last few days. I got the bearings in the mail and started to mount the axle, jackshaft and motor plate. The jackshaft was longer than what I needed so I trimmed it to size. Cut the chain to fit, but I still need an extra master link. Now I have to figure out what...

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Thanks Wheels! for most of the frame I've been using my mig welder because it's so quick. It's just a Century 120 volt machine, but it works great for this 14ga tubing. For the more precise parts like the spindles I'm using my tig welder, a Miller Dynasty 200. I've been checking your stuff...

Thanks Wheels! I'm trying not to let this project become a permanent resident in the shop like my 55 Packard. I've been following you're campground cruiser. It's pretty awsome. You have to take a video of you riding a wheelie!!

I was able to get more done today, but I didn't take many pictures. Bought a clutch and some chain. Also got some materials to build some spindles. We'll see how those turn out. The picture shows the beginning fab work on one of the spindles. I also made a motor mount plate out of some...

Welded the rear frame section. There are some supports that I'll add later, but I want to get the pillow block bearings first. It's starting to take shape. I'm really temped to make rear suspension as well, but that can always be added later.

Simple is my forte! I got the front tires mounted on the 2-piece rims...man that was a pain in the butt. The second one went much better than the first. Started the fab on the rear engine/drive section and I ordered the pillow blocks that were suggested to me on another thread. I HATE...

Thanks Mike. I'm making it up as I go along. I'm trying to have it drivable for sometime in February.

started designing the engine and drive section.

I've got two tires that I'm not going to use. Free to a good home. You pay shipping of course. They come with tubes.

Today's update. More cutting and welding. Started to mockup rear axle and plan that part of the frame. I also blasted and painted the front rims.

I'll check those out.

I would prefer the cast ones as well, but these are 1/4 the cost. These are rated at 1050lbs of dynamic load at 5100rpm. The rear of the cart (being built for little kids) will probably weigh in at 70lbs, so I don't think strength will be a problem but that's why I'm asking.