Father son winter project in Michigan

[Maniacaloffroad]

HI guys! I am glad I found this site. My sons and I unburied their old Path Winder go cart. We want to alter and reinforce it to make it a 1 seater, off road go cart. My neighbor gave us a 90 cc generic parts quad, ( I think it's a 2004 Kasea). When I'm able to upload pics I will. I guess I want to know if using the suspension from the quad is even doable? The go cart will be narrower, I am more concerned about making it taller with suspension. Has anyone here done this with similar donors? I am currently browsing the projects part of this site and I am loving the ideas! The more I look the more excited we are getting about the project. The biggest set back for me is my welding skill. I have been learning, so if I ever do post pics keep that in mind haha. Thanks for giving us a meeting place here!
-Jeff

 

[Maniacaloffroad]

I forgot... I would like to use the rear axle from the 4 wheeler. It is quite a bit shorter than the original go cart rear axle (I'll be taking measurements today). Would it be alright to use the shorter, stouter axle on a single person, swing arm style go cart?

 

[OzFab]

Welcome to the forum.

The only reason you couldn't use the quad suspension is if it's underrated, meaning if the springs are not strong enough for the kart; you'd need to weigh both to make a determination.

It depends how much shorter the quad axle is. A wide axle gives a vehicle more stability to reduce the roll angle...

One more thing, please use the edit button as opposed to making multiple posts...

 

[Maniacaloffroad]

Sure thing, I am relatively new to these types of forums. And thanks for the welcome

 

[OzFab]

I'll forgive you... this time