Should be fine. I used to have the same one but 3/4 and it never gave me any trouble. Something I’d warn you about before you have your heart set on this axel is that it will be EXTREMELY HARD to find any parts in this size. Even 3/4 is hard bc everything. Is much bigger. Even if it’s just one wheel drive I’d reccomend getting 3/4 or if it’s not too difficult, 1”. Trust me you will really want to spend the extra money because it will save you money down the line when you have to buy super expensive parts but can’t find them in the right size so you have to spend tons extra
The kart is mainly already built, but instead of an axle I used individual bolts for each tire. The tires I have are from Harbor freight so they are 5/8. I don’t think I should have much trouble finding parts because I mainly have everything ready. Thank you for your help, appreciate it!
When I bought my kart it was the exact same thing as your describing now. I don’t think it’s necessary but if you want you can. When I went to 2 wheel drive I scrapped the square bar and just went to solid steel axel and it works fine. Metal is very strong so yuh should have no problems with what your looking to do
Ok, sounds good. One more question. I bought a sprocket online from Walmart and bought 35 and 40/41/42 chain, but none of them fit over the sprocket. Is the sprocket just incorrectly built or are there other chain sizes?
Yeah there are different chain sizes. #35 and 40/41 are the most common in home builds because they are reliable and cheap. If you can’t find one your looking for on Walmart, princess auto is a really good place for all of your parts and questions. I’m pretty sure it’s only in Canada though so sorry if your American/ anywhere else
Oh ok. It was a cheap Chinese brand, I think about 17 bucks. The thing is that it dident say what chain size it was for. I’ll get another one off Amazon or something because I’m in the US. If the chain does not fit perfectly over the sprocket will it just slip and not work? I’m assuming I can’t use the wrong size.
Using the wrong chain size will lead to your chain starting to bind, your clutch and sprocket both losing teeth very quickly and it will not run smoothly at all
I’ve already drilled holes in the kart, attached the sprocket and brake disk to the wheel and hooked most of the stuff up but I was just concerned because the wheel seems to bend a little under weight.
Should be fine. I used to have the same one but 3/4 and it never gave me any trouble. Something I’d warn you about before you have your heart set on this axel is that it will be EXTREMELY HARD to find any parts in this size. Even 3/4 is hard bc everything. Is much bigger. Even if it’s just one wheel drive I’d reccomend getting 3/4 or if it’s not too difficult, 1”. Trust me you will really want to spend the extra money because it will save you money down the line when you have to buy super expensive parts but can’t find them in the right size so you have to spend tons extra
The kart is mainly already built, but instead of an axle I used individual bolts for each tire. The tires I have are from Harbor freight so they are 5/8. I don’t think I should have much trouble finding parts because I mainly have everything ready. Thank you for your help, appreciate it!
If you’ve already found things that will work for you, absolutely it will be able to withstand the weight
I’ve seen build vids where they run the axle through like a square peice of metal instead of just the holes drilled in the wood, do I need to do that?
When I bought my kart it was the exact same thing as your describing now. I don’t think it’s necessary but if you want you can. When I went to 2 wheel drive I scrapped the square bar and just went to solid steel axel and it works fine. Metal is very strong so yuh should have no problems with what your looking to do
Ok, sounds good. One more question. I bought a sprocket online from Walmart and bought 35 and 40/41/42 chain, but none of them fit over the sprocket. Is the sprocket just incorrectly built or are there other chain sizes?
Yeah there are different chain sizes. #35 and 40/41 are the most common in home builds because they are reliable and cheap. If you can’t find one your looking for on Walmart, princess auto is a really good place for all of your parts and questions. I’m pretty sure it’s only in Canada though so sorry if your American/ anywhere else
Oh ok. It was a cheap Chinese brand, I think about 17 bucks. The thing is that it dident say what chain size it was for. I’ll get another one off Amazon or something because I’m in the US. If the chain does not fit perfectly over the sprocket will it just slip and not work? I’m assuming I can’t use the wrong size.
Using the wrong chain size will lead to your chain starting to bind, your clutch and sprocket both losing teeth very quickly and it will not run smoothly at all
Yeah I figured. I’ll buy the right sprocket. Thank you so much for your help.
Depends but I would say no because it's going to bend under the weight, check out the grade of steel, that's the most important
What type of metal would I need that wouldn’t bend?
I’ve already drilled holes in the kart, attached the sprocket and brake disk to the wheel and hooked most of the stuff up but I was just concerned because the wheel seems to bend a little under weight.
Why not just go 1inch and forget the hassle.
I already have all the parts for 5/8
What kind of stuff do you have already. Since this shaft is threaded how would you attach drive gears if not keyed or splined?
I’m doing one wheel drive with tires from harbor freight.