lostininglewood
they see me rollin...
I was toying with idea of entering the build off but didn't want to wait and slow down my progress, so I'll add my build thread here.
I have a few questions also that I'm not sure about:
1) I cut the rear axle to width and there is no threaded end to ensure that the hub stays in place. The hub is keyed however I feel that the end should be threaded to add the extra security. I was planning on giving the axle to a friend that works in a machine shop to have him thread it, but are there other options? I've been researching and thinking about this for a few weeks but seem to be stuck.
2) For the steering arms does the connection on the steering shaft (proper word) need to be at any specific angle? horizontal to the ground/frame or vertical?
Back story to the project:
My son has outgrown his 12v JD Gator and atv, so I've been looking for a gas powered atv for him but couldn't find anything that was reasonably priced and quality. There has been an old Peg Perego jeep sitting in my garage for the last two years which I've had intention of fixing for him but never really had the time. I was cleaning the garage and he had asked me when I'd fix his jeep for him so I figured I'll build a go-kart on a whim and us the jeep body. I will build the go kart for him and my daughters will move up the gators and atv.
I picked up the motor at local TSC (tractor supply store) and began. I cut the body in half to gain some length and set the motor in the empty shell with two 2" sections for tube holding them together, and from there it gain momentum and went from an initial plan of no suspension simple kart with smaller tires to suspension and bigger tractor/golf cart tires.
Enough of the boring stuff.
I have the rear axle test fitted with the rear wheels and am working on the steering column. I started the project about a month ago, and have designed it in my head and modified the design as I go along.
I have a few questions also that I'm not sure about:
1) I cut the rear axle to width and there is no threaded end to ensure that the hub stays in place. The hub is keyed however I feel that the end should be threaded to add the extra security. I was planning on giving the axle to a friend that works in a machine shop to have him thread it, but are there other options? I've been researching and thinking about this for a few weeks but seem to be stuck.
2) For the steering arms does the connection on the steering shaft (proper word) need to be at any specific angle? horizontal to the ground/frame or vertical?
Back story to the project:
My son has outgrown his 12v JD Gator and atv, so I've been looking for a gas powered atv for him but couldn't find anything that was reasonably priced and quality. There has been an old Peg Perego jeep sitting in my garage for the last two years which I've had intention of fixing for him but never really had the time. I was cleaning the garage and he had asked me when I'd fix his jeep for him so I figured I'll build a go-kart on a whim and us the jeep body. I will build the go kart for him and my daughters will move up the gators and atv.
I picked up the motor at local TSC (tractor supply store) and began. I cut the body in half to gain some length and set the motor in the empty shell with two 2" sections for tube holding them together, and from there it gain momentum and went from an initial plan of no suspension simple kart with smaller tires to suspension and bigger tractor/golf cart tires.
Enough of the boring stuff.
I have the rear axle test fitted with the rear wheels and am working on the steering column. I started the project about a month ago, and have designed it in my head and modified the design as I go along.
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Then use locking collars on the inside. You could use locking collars on the outside too, really. 
