Starting a Frame
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T-man
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be sure to use a good amount of cross bracing.
I can't directly answer your question being I have no engineering background... but I am building a 2 person road cart and am very pleased with the larger tubing. For a bigger cart it has a more proportionate look. I'm using 2x2 with a mix of 1.5x1.5, so in my opinion, have you considered using 1.5" square? Some one suggested to me when I first started that I use larger tubing, and in doing so I could use thinner wall. I never researched it... but if you call your supplier they typically have engineers to answer questions on strength. Food for thought. Happy building!
I hadn't though about using wider steel with a thiner thickness. I was thinking of using 1/8in or something like that for the main frame and then using the .083 for the rest. A friend of main suggested using open angle pieces, the 2 sided things, and welding those onto the main frame if it wasn't strong enough but that doesn't seem very cost effective.
I working on the front suspension. I though about making my own front a arms but don't really trust myself with that so would these work with a 2 seat off road go kart with a 250 2 stroke?
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Doc Sprocket
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You could probably make a go of it.
I got the steel and am working on the frame, I don't know how to upload the design. I am using 1 x 1 x 1/8 in steel. I am trying to figure out where to buy the other parts, mostly tires, any ideas? I also want to put disk brakes on the front, has anyone done this themselves before? I thought about mounting them to the rim because the spindle isn't turning but I don't really know.
Redline-Go-Kart
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The larger the more weight so no to thick but enough to hold you. And if you have a roll cage it cant be too thin 
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Fantic-guy
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I think I'd build the side rails in a ladder type configuration if it's a 2 seater off road with a powerful bike engine on it. If you went with a ladder type side rail 1" sq would be strong enough. i don't think it would be without some major triangulation.
Odonnellp24
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http://www.cometkartsales.com/store/brakes/brakes.htm
Everything you ever wanted and then some.
IMHO front brakes are overkill unless youre racing or just hauling a**. A rear disc on a live axle should be plenty and they are MUCH cheaper than going with fronts.
bighead
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