front steering spindles

[slicksonly]

Want a yard kart spindle set?? been looking and shopping a lot just about every one I found has about the same?? I don't want racing, I don't want u-weld kits, I don't want to fab my own, I don't want metric?? Most of the net stores selling parts don't give you size or dimensions that the barrel length reference to the bracket it fits in?? I have a spindle set from BMI and its the same as everyone carries 4 1/2 by 5/8 inches, nice strong well built set has the plastic nylon bushings, which I don't think will last very long for me, BMI also have a right and left hand straight spindle that I want, but it looks like their selling leftover parts from other karts. I would like to buy a current production spindle with a 3 in. steering bracket, 5/8 king pin, 5/8 spindle. The spindles are holding me up from a rolling kart chassis any info or references would be appreciated.


http://www.bmikarts.com/Complete-Spindle-Set--4-12-x-58-_p_1319.html

 

[Joe-405]

Why don’t you just use those and space it to your 3” ? Those are close at 2 7/16. 2 thick standard washers would probably be about perfect.

 

[slicksonly]

I don't have 3" brackets or any brackets mounted yet, that was just a reff. to what I wanted. I'm at the point too where I need spindles to set the front ties to space of the back tires and then I can set the 1 1/4" tube frame space so the front tires don't rub. I was shooting for a rolling chassis this winter.
thanks Armand

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

Timken pillow blocks? Man, you're serious.

 

[slicksonly]

The Timkens will hold the twin drive motors and my heavy - A - bottom 3 1/2" inch off the gravel road. Now lets get back to the target I'm shoot'in for.
Thanks people

 

[Joe-405]

I think we’re missimg the question then. If you don’t want to weld and also don’t have any spindle mounts how do you plan on installing them then ?

 

[mckutzy]

Ya... I don't see any bolt together holding up well in this case....

 

[mrbeggs432]

Spindle sets

You can get some stronger set ups from eBay or go powersports.com....if you don't have a welder or welder buddy...go to a mufflershop.I'm sure they will weld up for you

 

[slicksonly]

ok guys;
I have one spindle set and brackets from BMI karts & parts. I just decided not to use them because of the plastic nylon spacers and the control pivot arm is a little short, I don't want quick steering. I'm good for welders stick or wire, I just did not want to get into the jig & fab at my age of 62. I checked gopowersports nice store, they have the same I have and most other stores.
thanks people, keep it coming
http://www.gopowersports.com/spindle-and-bracket-set/


tested and welded on the Alaska pipeline project, Valdez, Alaska tank storage 1975, certified welder for 40 plus years.

 

[mckutzy]

Ok... If that be the case...
Weld on a tab for whatever length you'll need... No jigs needed... With your experance should be a cakewalk...

 

[Joe-405]

And you can use bronze spacers instead of the plastic ones. FYI. Or any material actually. Just make sure the id size is correct.

 

[Mr. Spindle]

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[Functional Artist]

Don't let them nylon "bushings" scare you.

They are an upgrade from just a metal to metal pivot

& with a little lube, now & again, they will hold up for a few years
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[slicksonly]

good Idea's good advice here, I just bought on e-bay two only spindles I'll see if I will use them??

thanks people

you know I just typed out a post reply went to submit and a log in page come up!!?? So when I re- loged in I lost all my post that why this one is short.

 

[thatcrazydad]

I purchased some replacements from this guy on Ebay. Worked out perfect, and the guy takes custom measurements. Really nice guy, talked to him on the phone for a while - I would recommend him.
https://www.ebay.com/usr/elliotturner?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754