NEWBIE axle help

[IKE323]

hi guys would it be possible to attach the sprocket to the outer section of the axle as i am going to be using the quads engine which will be mounted on the side of the buggy.

 

[addision87]

it is possible as long as your not using the quad axle its self. they taper off from the center bearing carrier to the hubs. its also something i never tried so maybe someone has an idea if your planning on using the quad axle.

 

[IKE323]

it is possible as long as your not using the quad axle its self. they taper off from the center bearing carrier to the hubs. its also something i never tried so maybe someone has an idea if your planning on using the quad axle.

O yeah forgot to mention that it is not tapered.And so it provides a straight/flat. Place for a hub.

 

[addision87]

you should be able to then. do you plan on welding the sprocket on or cutting a key into the axle so you can easily play with your gearing.

 

[Fallenleopard]

Yep you can move the sprocket to another part of the axle, the current sprocket carrier would most likely be keyed onto the axle, unless the axle has a key way along it ( which i doubt it would) then you will need to cut a key way into the axle where you would like the sprocket and this would help you when lining up the engine.
I would stay away from welding the sprocket straight onto the axle it would be hard to get it straight and obviously there would be no movement for lining up purposes

 

[DS13]

you should be able to then. do you plan on welding the sprocket on or cutting a key into the axle so you can easily play with your gearing.

you shouldn't weld you sprocket on.

 

[OzFab]

you shouldn't weld you sprocket on.

I'll second that!

In my experience, quad axles & hubs are splined... have you had a close look to see how it's attached?

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Never, ever, ever, ev... Well- you get the picture. Do not weld anything to a shaft.

If you can find/make/rig a hub that will fit, then yes.

Or, you could use a jackshaft or shaft extension to relocate the chain run to where you want it.

 

[IKE323]

Yep you can move the sprocket to another part of the axle, the current sprocket carrier would most likely be keyed onto the axle, unless the axle has a key way along it ( which i doubt it would) then you will need to cut a key way into the axle where you would like the sprocket and this would help you when lining up the engine.
I would stay away from welding the sprocket straight onto the axle it would be hard to get it straight and obviously there would be no movement for lining up purposes

Yah the middle but is bugger than the outside and has a key for the sprocket that doesn't continue all the way

 

[IKE323]

I'll second that!

In my experience, quad axles & hubs are splined... have you had a close look to see how it's attached?

It's only attached to the middle bit



the black is what the axle looks like , the red is the swing arm and the blue is the sporcket

 

[IKE323]

Never, ever, ever, ev... Well- you get the picture. Do not weld anything to a shaft.

If you can find/make/rig a hub that will fit, then yes.

Or, you could use a jackshaft or shaft extension to relocate the chain run to where you want it.

yeah well now ive got to figure out how to make a hub