Denny
Canned Monster
You want an od of around 1” - 1”1/4”. Schedule 40 will be fine.
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Denny
Canned Monster
Let’s see what it looks like when it’s done. But generally plan on loosing money. 
Speedster
Active member
So since I will be using pipe and not tubing, I will use 3/4 inch pipe, which will give me an od of about 1".
Speedster
Active member
That is what I plan on, so I won't be disappointed if I have to sell it, no matter what it sells for.But generally plan on loosing money.
Denny
Canned Monster
That should work fine.
Speedster
Active member
Is there anything wrong with putting the axle mounts on top of the pipe, so that the axle runs above the frame? It is backwards from anything I have ever seen, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.
Denny
Canned Monster
Will it work, yes. But the kart maybe too low to ride without bottoming out. But you are the engineer and your in charge!
Speedster
Active member
I thought with 18" wheels that it might be too high off of the ground, so maybe I'll have to flip the axle around. But I'll cross that bridge when I get there.
Denny
Canned Monster
Now you’re starting to use the old grey matter!
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
18" diameter wheels means the axle will be 9" above the ground. That's not very high at all.
My dingo has about 3" IF THAT ground clearance. Keep in mind your gonna have a sprocket and a brake disc there too. Don't want them dragging.
My dingo has about 3" IF THAT ground clearance. Keep in mind your gonna have a sprocket and a brake disc there too. Don't want them dragging.
Speedster
Active member
I guess. And come to think of it, since I will be bending my own frame (HA!) I can make the back section of the frame however much higher than the front that I need to accommodate the large wheels. We'll see.
Rat
Well-known member
Sumthin really wrong with this picture
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
Hijacking your post.
