Granddaddy Build

[AngelT]

So I just started my Granddady kart. I have a quick question does anyone know where I can buy a 1-1/4 44” live axle kit? I was on bmikarts and I would have to buy everything separately. Would I be better of doing that or is there a kit that you would recommend. Any advice is appreciated.
Thank you,
Angel

 

[AngelT]

Here are pictures of what I’m planing to get.
would this be good?

 

[madprofessor]

Solid polyurethane tires? Hard as a brick? You're out of my league, I haven't got any padding in my caboose to let me bounce along on those.

 

[AngelT]

Lol. Honestly I just thought they looked aggressive and I just thought they would do well on the trails.

 

[Denny]

Honestly, you would be better off going with a 1” steel solid axle kit. Like Mad said your tire choice is poor. But for different reasons. I think they are way too small also. Is there some place you could get old golf rims cheap? Like a golf course or country club? If so get 5 gc rims 4 for the kart and one for a spare. Then get matching hubs.
you can use 22x11x8 tires then.

 

[AngelT]

Thank you. I’m going to see what I can find. That’s a really good idea.

 

[AngelT]

Step 1: Put an exhaust Pipe and Air filter on my Honda gx200. I also deleted the governor and the low oil sensor. Got the engine on EBay it has great compression for a used motor so who ever owned it didn’t beat on it. Also got a little ahead of myself and ordered some kickass helmets for me n my son! I’ll be posting some pictures of the main frame tomorrow.
Angel T

 

[AngelT]

I need some help. Does anyone know we’re I can order the bushings for the A Arms on this build?

 

[AngelT]

Part 2: main frame almost done. I had to hold off on putting in the supports for the seats until I got them. I just got the seats today so I’m gunna get that all marked up and dry fit my seats

 

[Functional Artist]

I'm not sure if you've chosen/got rims & tires yet
...but, I just noticed that Surplus Center has:
https://www.surpluscenter.com/New-A...Aluminum-Wheel-Wanda-Tire-Set-of-4-1-5818.axd

22x9.00-10 21x7.00-10 ATV UTV Aluminum Wheel Wanda Tire Set of 4 ($149.95)​

New WANDA directional lug ATV/UTV aluminum wheel and tire set. Set of two front and two rear wheel mounted tire assemblies. Ideal upgrade for ATV/UTV use with a tire tread pattern that is meant to balance good traction with long mileage even when used on hard packed dirt, abrasive gravel, trails and pavement roads. Tread blocks wrap over the edge of the shoulder of the tire and down onto the top of the sidewall to provide better traction in deep and loose surfaces, Attractive aluminum wheel with gloss black spokes and polished accents. Not for Highway Service. Verify wheel size, bolt pattern and backspacing for fitment by application.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Front Wheel
  Quantity Two
  Size 21x7.00-10
  Wheel Size 10x5.5
  Wheel Back Space 4-1/4"
  Mount 4 bolt on 4" bolt circle with 2-1/2" pilot
  Tire Load Rating 205 lbs at 5 PSI
  Diameter 21"
  Tread Width 6"
• Rear Wheel
  Quantity Two
  Size 22x9.00-10
  Wheel Size 10x7.0
  Wheel Back Space 3-1/4"
  Mount 4 bolt on 4" bolt circle with 2-1/2" pilot
  Tire Load Rating 265 lbs at 5 PSI
  Diameter 22"
  Tread Width 8"
• Tread Directional lug
• Tubeless
• Ply Rating 4
• Ply Material Nylon
• Shpg. 90 lbs

 

[Denny]

I have a lathe and make my own bushings. Sorry. Those tires and wheels are a great deal!!

 

[madprofessor]

It is indeed a good deal to get 4 tires and 4 wheels too for $149.95 brand new. Just remember shipping............. I just typed in 32211, and shipping to my house would be $109.19 for UPS Ground, and we know how long that cheaper shipping can take as well. $259.14.

 

[AngelT]

Update: I was having major issues with my welder using .035 wire I was just blowing through the metal on pretty much every weld. So I swapped out my mig wire for some .024 wire and now my welds are comming out so much better. I’m pretty much done with the main frame and I finished the swing arm. I’m working on the A Arms. Any advice on cutting accurate 68 degree angles?

 

[Denny]

Accurate 68* marks! Sorry, that’s all I got.

 

[AngelT]

So I came up with a jig to help me with my 68* cuts. I used a 1” bushing and some scrap flat steel. I squared it all up and welded it together. So now I can use it as a guide for my angle grinder.

 

[AngelT]

More updates! Finished the rear swing arm. Now I’m working on the front end. The A arms are almost done just waiting for my bushings to come in. I also started getting my engine ready.

 

[AngelT]

Day 33.

 

[AngelT]

While I wait for some parts to come in I decided to tear down my engine and install an arc stage 2 kit, roller rockers, and a mikuni carb. This should be fun!!

 

[AngelT]

Looks good so far. I’m happy with it. Now I have to take it outside and bolt everything on, make any final adjustments I need to then I’m going to weld on the front bumper and roll bars.

 

[AngelT]

Dry fit to see where I f@&ked up definitely have to tweak a few things.