New here and looking for ideas..

[Sypher]

So im a regular bored 16 yr old at home all day with nothing to do.. soo i decided that me and my dad and his friend are going to make an off road go kart with a 150cc jianshe engine off my old cheap dirtbike.. but i need some help from you guys.. i want to make this thing able to jump and well pretty much anything a 16 yr old country boy would want to do.. as i and many people in this world are not rich whats the sturdiest and most cost effective way to build a dirt munching go kart.. thanks

Damian

 

['69 baja]

If your on a budget check out some swap meets or yard sales.I just got back from a swap meet today with 2 complete sand rail fiberglass seats and a Grant steering wheel for $20.Just check around anywhere you see used stuff for sale you never know what you might find for cheap.

I assume you want full suspension since you want to jump it.I would go with a swingarm rear end and a single A-arm setup for the front for simplicity and strength as well as being the cheapest suspension I can think of.

Here's a single A-arm design.

Here's a basic swingarm rear end.

I don't have as much experience as most of the other guys on this site,I'm sure they can help you more than I can.

I'm 17 and in in the same situation as you.The last two pics are of the buggy i'm building.Gonna use a dirt bike engine as well.In the pics that's about what a $100 will get you.

 

[Benjo]

that first pic is one of theo's karts i believe.

if your gonna jump your kart, you probably want quite a bit of travel in your suspension, full roll cage (must have seat belt if you have a cage) and you probably want a light but strong frame.
and if you want it to be "dirt munching" your gone want some BIG tyres (ATV tyres are pretty good).