Re: Independent rear.
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offroadgokarts@yahoogroups.com, "Matt" <matt1ptkn1@y...>
wrote:
> Ok, with my first kart running great, and the weather getting
> better, I have been brainstorming about my next kart. I am going
to
> use my SR250 engine (I have some new ideas to get it to run much
> better) and I believe that I now want to do an independent rear
> suspension. What setup (CV's/universals/axles/hubs) is most
> commonly used, and where can they be found? Or is there a nice
> independent axle kit made for karts that can be purchased to
> simplify the project? I would prefer to just buy something that
can
> be bolted on, and stay away from cutting/welding axles so as to
> avoid problems later. I have seen that karts from the edge and
> desert design and fabrication use independent rear setups and
> wondered what they typically use? I also would prefer something
not
> huge, under 5' rear track. I just want to build a kart, not a
dune
> buggy. Any suggestions? Thanks.
i was planing on using pto shafts with custom made trailing
arms..... that or jack some t-1 cvjoints and axles out of a VW....
w/e works lol dont know about a bolt on kit tho....i would also like
some more insight to this....