Just bought this kart for my kids. Major negative camber. Adjusted shocks and still an issue. Adding some pics to show. Also where my finger is is very loose on both sides. Not sure if this is normal or what. Steering is a nightmare. Barely turn and tires hit the frame. Its a yerf dog 3202 i think. Insight? Thanks in advance.
It's apperent that some on this forum have never owned a full suspension yerfdog. I have. Let me correct done things for you.
The spindles are weak and need replaced before the shaft tears out like mine did. I literally took a corner and watch in hopeless horror as my right front wheel came off and went flying down the track in front of me. They are weak and truly garbage. DO NOT TRUST THESE!!!! Go to buggy depot and buy the beefy reworked spindles.
Second issue- turn in. These have ZERO Ackerman principle applied to the steering geometry. You either need to find a way to add it in, or do what I did; add toe out to achieve both a degree of Ackerman AND at the same time quicken your steering.
Third issue- rolling. It's gonna happen. So you have two options; accept it and be REALLY careful, or swap sprockets and reduce top speed. The roll over happens because of the swing arm design in the rear. It doesn't allow oscillation during hard corners. As well it doesnt have enough torque to continue spinning the tires and thus have the rear end slide out, instead, the rear tires dig in around a corner and thus transfer the weight to the top/outside of the frame. And then you flip.... I know this because I've rolled my 3203 four times. I did many things to dial out the roll over factor, in short you have two options:
1) get a dirt bike motor to stop the rear tires from digging in (instead you'll drift because of the new power)
2) completely redesign the suspension system. Do away with the swing arm and look for an independent setup
In short it's a mediocre kart that'll flip and kill your kids unless you've got mad fabrication skills and more money. I <3 mine.
Side note- replace EVERY bolt and washer on this kart with some grade 8 stuff. You won't believe how many things break on these karts simply because of cheap bolts and washers. Pm me if you want more info.
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It should not show show much of the "insides". It should look more closed like in the pic I have posted. I also posted an exploded diagram of parts. Does it look like you are missing something there?
