a couple questions about parts

[tvaughan]

I have a buggy im building and its almost full size, if not it is. I was looking around and wondering, what front suspension would be strong enough to take a beating and i would like pics or any design that would be recomended. I also need a chain tensioner for this engine which it is a honda shadow 750 which its about 55 hp. any one know where to get one or would you just sugest building a jackshaft because my sprocket is not right at the pivot point of the trailing arms here is the link to the pics of the buggy in the project log

http://diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14778

 

[whait86]

theoreticly speaking, you could fab your own using the paralelagram method ( two A or H frames ) a chain tensioner can be done with a skateboard wheel and a a hefty spring and jackshafts are a good way to go. theoreticly.

-alex

 

[tvaughan]

How would i lock the wheels on the axle without them sliding? Same with the barrings on the end of the trailing arms to keep from sliding around? axle is 1 inch all the way down

 

[souperman000]

use spacers or locking collars

 

[tvaughan]

Okay, now I have been trying to find a way to hook up a sway bar, I cant see what to do that wont catch on the engine... And is a 1'' live axle too weak for that kind of kart?