Easy Logical Way to remove Stuck Wheels from an Axle on any Go Kart, Lawn Tractor, etc.

[Mario I. Arguello]

This is about how I am going about removing a stuck wheel on a Yerf Dog 3020 go kart I acquired not long ago.
The same method can be applied to any vehicle provided the components I used are sized according to the particular go kart rim, shaft.

In this video I explain how I am doing this wheel removal.

 

[panchothedog]

So did you get it off. It's a good idea, but once the washer is welded to the wheel hub are you going to be able to save the wheel. I wish you luck, but hope in the end you don't end up cutting everything off and having to buy new.

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

Please don't leave us hanging, the video explains your concept very well, but did it work? You could just leave those washers there too.

 

[Mario I. Arguello]

Hi guys, thanks for staying in tune with this thread. I have not had the time to weld the washers yet. I have a few RC ultralight orders that I need to to ship to customers, but I am looking forward to working on the karts again this w/e.

I also came across another go kart, and it so happens to be another Yerf Dog 3202 model not as good as the 3020, not running and needs a bit more work, but the frame is rather intact, and it has full suspension which is something I have been wanting in a go kart. Being that both of them are from the same company Yerf Dogs, many of the parts are interchangeable which is great. I lucked out, or simply, these karts were meant to be in my possession. I have been looking for go-kart deals for a long time, and I typically find what I am looking for. I believe that if you are really determined to find something or do something, it works out when you have that motivation.

I will post a video of me pulling the wheel as I described in my previous video. Stayed tuned. Cheers!

 

[Denny]

Oooohhh! Sounds like you got the disease bad.

 

[Mario I. Arguello]

Oooohhh! Sounds like you got the disease bad.

Yes I got bitten by the go kart project bug.

 

[Mario I. Arguello]

I could not wait for the W/E and decided to try and pull the wheel with the threaded 2 jaw puller I presently have with no success or signs that the wheel is budging. Not enough force and stability, even using a conduit bender handle 1"OD x 3' pipe extension over ratcheting hex socket over the puller head.

I looked up online for better alternative and decided on this hydraulic 3 jaw puller, the thing is I cannot get it any faster than July 26, bummer, but it is a 15 Ton (30k lbs) puller meant for heavy duty pulling. This will not be a tool I will use frequently but for the price at Amazon about $80
it justifies if I can save the axle and wheels from being cut to remove.

The video below shows how I welded the washers already and they are solid at least with the test of the 2 jaw threaded puller

July 10, 2024

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[BaconBitRacing]

I got my stuck wheels of with a 10lb hammer and a block of wood. Some are more stubborn than others. I hope that puller works for you.

 

[Denny]

50 ton press! Videos are kind of a drag.

 

[Mario I. Arguello]

50 ton press! Videos are kind of a drag.

I don't see how a 50 ton press can practically be attached to the wheel when the wheel is stuck to the axle on the go kart. I wish it was that easy. Hope the 15 Ton puller will be sufficient.

My videos are more of a diary more aimed at someone new who has not done this before as a point of reference to understand what you are in for when working on an old go kart. Disassembling it is not so much the hard part as taking off the wheels and all the components attached to the shaft when the kart perhaps has never been worked on, rust sealed.

 

[Mario I. Arguello]

Well, I guess there is no easy way when the wheel has never been taken out and rust welded the metals and no way to grab the hub from the center.

Even with a 15 Ton 3 jaw puller grabbing the rim as best I could. I ended having to cut the rim because the puller actually damaged it, in the attempt.

I don't see this being that difficult, with the washers welded to the rim, provided the jaws of the puller are strong and able to fit underneath them.

While this 15 ton puller is heavy duty, unfortunately the jaws were to big to fit under the washers, so the rim was sacrificed in the process of trying to remove it. I also nearly destroyed the comical tip on the puller from so much pressure.

 

[Sauer_35]

I’ll be honest, I’ll give removing the old wheels a shot, but when it’s apparent it’s suck, I just cut it all out and replace the whole setup.

 

[Mario I. Arguello]

I’ll be honest, I’ll give removing the old wheels a shot, but when it’s apparent it’s suck, I just cut it all out and replace the whole setup.

Having gone through the process, I agree with you, if I had to do it again, and I may run into this issue again with the other go kart I picked up the 3202, but I just had to find out for myself and at least give it a shot. Now I know hands on.