Diy Go Kart Live Axle
Place the axle hangers about 5 from the back of the go kart.
Diy go kart live axle. Deluxe upgrade kit standard kit live axle go kart benefits better traction when off road with 18 knobby tires higher speed 36 mph and low end torque continue reading live axle go. Using some strong bolts fasten them in place. The most common for diy types is the single wheel drive but two wheel drive karts are also popular. Using a drill drill out the marks.
But they can also be used as a fixed axle if desired. Go kart live axles great for traction bad for steering. Go karts use a variety of rear axle types. The simplest of these is the live axle and the more complicated use a differential.
These axles have full length 1 4in. Orient the 6 bolt end of the axle on the drivers side of the frame. Measure 1 1 2 from the driver s side bolt head to the frame and 2 11 16 from. Live axle for go kart frame steel keyed axle.
Jul 16 2017 live axle go kart plans will show you how to build an off road go kart with a downloadable pdf bundle for two live axle go kart builds. A live axle will turn both wheels with equal traction. Per the plans measure the correct distance from the back of the kart to the fixed axle. Tack weld the axle frame.
The steps are as follows. A live axle means that the wheels are mounted directly to the axle and the axle spins.