Go Kart Steering System: How to Build a Go Kart
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8 жыл бұрынHow to build your own go kart steering system at KartFab.com
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This video shows how the go kart steering system works from the steering wheel to the tie rods, pitman arm, spindles, rims, and wheels. Gives a detailed design in the free go kart plans for building your own go kart from scratch. This is part of a free video playlist that shows you how to build a go kart with free plans, and detailed walkthroughs on kartfab.com
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@gibronnaqeelandries3406 5 жыл бұрын
bro ive watched alot of guys but you have given me complete confidence and inspiration...the world needs more people like you for sure
@gummyking6507 3 жыл бұрын
did u make it?
@arkconstructive4456 3 жыл бұрын
is there maybe a way I could buy this steering setup but without the rest of the kit?
@augustobernaus6431 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, you explain really well, i tryed to do a go kart too and i put the spindle brackets with a 10° angle, because if you put it exactly at 90° the go kart won't bend. Thank you for this videos. It is very inspiring
@sentradynamics8889 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Gotta love that 1" square tubing. Makes things so simple : )
@brotalkextreme6826 4 жыл бұрын
I think I'm going to be building a go kart soon this video was very informative and gives you a very good description of everything
@patricktovar6086 4 жыл бұрын
Quick, thorough, simple with out a lot of dialog
@masboyrc 3 жыл бұрын
Great job buddy, this video so inspiring to gokart builder. Thanks for sharing
@josephworthley1929 8 жыл бұрын
good job, those are beautiful welds
@thediychannel4650 3 жыл бұрын
fantastic video. can you show us how you made the spindle and tie rods assembly? how did you make/bend the spindle brackets to a letter "c" , or did you just buy ready made spindle brackets?
@jonkwilloughby 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very helpful!!
@jeffg8478 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Appreciate the details which actually make this very useful. We are about to install the spindles but was under the impression that you need "camber" resulting in a spindle slightly angled backward 5-10° to offset downward compression and turning resistance. Looks like you kept the spindles at 90°.
@KartFab Жыл бұрын
It’s a kids go kart 1 wheel peel. Camber/caster/Ackerman are nice but this gets the job done for what it is.
@ramizraja557 5 жыл бұрын
Great work bro every thing you say so slowly that,s good
@nelsonquinapallo6065 3 жыл бұрын
The best lesson ever on sterring front ends
@Straight_Hustle. 5 жыл бұрын
Hey, can you provide some knowledge with akerman steering arrangement for baja competition
@josepharato5885 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, where you been l watch you religisly enjoy your video so much. Thanks Joe.
@naughtyziaboyzpuma9045 7 жыл бұрын
awesome vids man
@mohdhelme6180 7 жыл бұрын
good tutorials, awesome job
@ashokbharda8393 5 жыл бұрын
Mohd Helme ....
@jerrydempsey3490 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Well done. 👍
@supersajan9 7 жыл бұрын
Dobra robota :) Good Job
@KartFab 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@atom2319 5 жыл бұрын
Good demonstration brother
@muralidharan366 7 жыл бұрын
great work
@thesvenvids7708 8 жыл бұрын
That's a lot simpler than I thought it would be. Thanks :)
@KartFab 8 жыл бұрын
+TheSvenVids Thanks. Yeah, go kart steering is pretty straight forward and reliable.
@hazzabazza4675 8 жыл бұрын
+KartFab can you solder the metal
@KartFab 8 жыл бұрын
thanks
@gianfranco123able 3 жыл бұрын
awesome , great job
@syedaminrashdi4009 5 жыл бұрын
You are really expert .. Good job
@akashanand1329 6 жыл бұрын
thank u very much.. it help me lot
@kingmatthews5436 8 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed for my go kart project thanks
@KartFab 8 жыл бұрын
+Honda Cr 500 no problem, and have fun building!
@KartFab 7 жыл бұрын
Its less expensive to buy a go kart that is pre-made versus have someone make you one.
@kingmatthews5436 7 жыл бұрын
Clayton Crawford you shall watch and find out :)
@kingmatthews5436 7 жыл бұрын
Clayton Crawford also it's a pretty easy to put them together
@speedracer3967 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. If I were you though, I would invest in a steel table top(36x36, or 48x48). Go to the scrap yard and you can find something that would work nicely. The second thing about the steel table would be no longer needing nails to hold your form. You can use magnets… Like nature intended! 😂😂😂 PS, please drill your wheel nuts and attach a cotter pin. Vibrations will ultimately cause the nut to loosen, and fall off. Hopefully not while you are riding fast.
@aguspriandono2536 5 жыл бұрын
You are the best.
@fauzimachamili1691 5 жыл бұрын
Interested your angle measurement tool, yellow colour, where you buy that?
@anonymousindonesia9200 7 жыл бұрын
awsome...!!!
@MrRankinstien Жыл бұрын
Well now I know how to fix my go-kart & for that I thank you! I also now know the name of the thing I damaged the "pitman arm"... Overall pretty useful video; thanks for sharing!
@MiguelMartinez-sh8gz 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video for disc brake installation?
@andrewwilliam8139 6 жыл бұрын
can you explain steering system along with suspensions
@MrCoolerMan1 3 жыл бұрын
How do you determine the turning radii for the wheels? How do you make sure the inner wheel turns tighter when turning? Thanks!
@user-mj9pi3mx6u Жыл бұрын
To do that you need to have the spindle bars facing backwards to change the ackarman angle.
@ManishKumar-xb8sf 6 жыл бұрын
Hey guys what should be the king pin inclination for go kart?
@jeffsebastian 2 жыл бұрын
You are the Bob Ross of go kart building. We're just going to weld up a little happy pitman arm.
@KartFab 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@jmc4712 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. How tight should the bolt and lock nut be on spindle?.im having steering issues. When i turn the cart pushes through the outside tire and slides. Any thoughts thanks
@KartFab 5 жыл бұрын
Don’t give it as much gas and and don’t turn as sharp.
@lisatapales5377 6 жыл бұрын
thanks man
@vid_sh_itsme4340 7 жыл бұрын
how you decided the angle of steering control arm? I am developing something similar to it so if there is any general angles for fixed radius of rotation , they may help alot.
@KartFab 7 жыл бұрын
good luck, pitman arm should be roughly 1/2 the length of the spindle arms, and you keep pitman arm from over rotating to keep wheels from locking up and sliding due to over rotation.
@mikef8769 8 жыл бұрын
Nice work! I noticed you did your spindle brackets at 90 degrees. I'm currently rebuilding a kart for grass and dirt. No pavement. Would 90 degrees work for me? Will I have over/under steer issues?
@KartFab 8 жыл бұрын
+Mike F 2-7 degrees from 90 would be ideal.
@mikef8769 8 жыл бұрын
+KartFab Wow! Quick response! Thanks!! I'll shoot for 85 degrees then.
@canhuyphan.1236 5 жыл бұрын
Verry good
@devanshgupta2702 7 жыл бұрын
bro i need a help i want to know how to paint a fibreglass sample plz tell this in ur next video its urgent
@d.j.5634 Жыл бұрын
Great,I built this same set up in 1978, and won second prize at state fair ( 7th grade) I think I may build another 1 nice bit of inspiration
@wgpubs 7 жыл бұрын
At about the 2:35 mark you weld a small washer to one of the ends of the steering column, but I don't see that in the PDF plans? There it looks like the steering column is welded to the 2 1/2" OD washer. Can you clarify? Thanks!
@KartFab 7 жыл бұрын
+Wayde Gilliam yes. I just used the small washer to fill in the gap from the larger washer when welding it.
@too_speedy. 2 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks I'm building my own good cart too
@RahulrajGupta96 5 жыл бұрын
Have any idea about ackerman mechanism
@matthewmena6390 4 жыл бұрын
what would the schematics look like if you made it with miniature springs for shock absorption. i would love to make a small racer cart lifted just a bit to add that, that way it'll not only be fast but smooth as well
@KartFab 4 жыл бұрын
I actually did that for the live axle version of this kart. It’s called springer suspension Https://kartfab.com/live-axle-go-kart-plans
@stclairstclair 2 жыл бұрын
I inherited a really nice small drill press, It makes life better.
@saifbouchnak9936 7 жыл бұрын
hi :) when i convert from inch to cm : 41" = 104,... cm its not enough !! i think that its too small for an adulte !! (sorry for my poor english ! ) can i konw what do you think about that ?? thanks ! ^_^'
@leviperez5072 7 жыл бұрын
on the spindles what is the bolt tread or what size
@jayaborbanyu9486 5 жыл бұрын
great great ... go on
@FtwFilmz 6 жыл бұрын
question. for the floor panell can i just use a sheet of thin ply wood or does it have to be sheet metal
@KartFab 6 жыл бұрын
+Agora Gaming it can be whatever you want.
@donaldhardie3628 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know much about welding so excuse me if I sound ignorant but what type of welder is that? And what brand is it?
@jaschatz1 6 жыл бұрын
where did you get the spacers? Can I use 3/4" OD black pipe cut to size?
@KartFab 6 жыл бұрын
Yup it has a bit of slop if you do it with pipe but it’s fine. Or 11 ga 1” tubing and grind the shaft down a tiny bit.
@BLUETANUJYT Жыл бұрын
dude you give such a simple and great explanation ! thanks a ton,,, i was worrying that i had to get a rack and pinion steering which is costly according to my budget. thanks a tonn for this simple yet effective steering mechanism. but i wanted to ask, would the vehicle be stable sayat a speed of 60- 80 kmph? (37-50 mph)
@KartFab Жыл бұрын
Ask your mom. If you go that fast in a kart, instead of RIPPing, you going to 🪦RIP
@BLUETANUJYT Жыл бұрын
@@KartFab hahahahahaha.......nice one ....i just asked to know about its stability 🤣🤣😂
@417plasma6 3 жыл бұрын
what ga are you using for the chassis ? 11 ga ? or 14 ga great video clear explanation
@KartFab 3 жыл бұрын
11 but you can get away with 14 except for axles
@joedmac78 4 жыл бұрын
I have a kart frame I'm building it's an old race frame I think? I don't think it's home made. I can't find any info on it itself. It's definitely made for going in circles around a track. The steering spindles are at extreme angles and it always wants to turn you really have to hang on the wheel to keep it straight. I want to change that. Should I just cut and weld them back up straight?
@KartFab 4 жыл бұрын
Ask that question with pictures on DIYgokarts.com there might be more to the puzzle than you think.
@joedmac78 4 жыл бұрын
@@KartFab thank you I registered to the site but it won't let me post. Hopefully in a day or two I'll get admin review or something like that , it's telling me something like that anyway. Thx
@hipstergrandma228 7 ай бұрын
When i checked the site for the kit it was out of stock would it comeback or thats it?
@canadiancatgreen 4 жыл бұрын
Ah this answers my question seconds into the video go karts should steer easily. Which is what I had been used to go karting for many yrs not professionally though. The reason I ask is one place I went to had karts that were well hard to steer the wheel was hard to turn and track was rough so trying to go full power was creating many times I felt I would crash. These were a different kart than I was use too as well though the ones I am use to are fast but not racing ones this ones looked faster but not sure if they were
@zainhussein1975 5 жыл бұрын
Sir, I urgently need your help. I have finished my go kart thanks to you and your tutorials. My front wheels turn at different angles!! If I turn right the right wheel turns about 30 degrees and the left turns 45 degrees. If I turn left the opposite happens. With your experience, pls share what makes the angle issue. Will appreciate your response
@KartFab 5 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling you didn't actually use any of the parts I linked to, and you just kind of made it up as you went... Being without the proper parts and cutting corners is probably why you are in this situation. Is this true? So even if the wheels turn at different angles, does the kart turn and handle well?
@zainhussein1975 5 жыл бұрын
KartFab Sir, many thanks for your prompt response You are very right. Where I am, accessing the parts becomes very expensive. So we used about 10mm round bar to fabricate the rods connecting the steering to the wheels. However, I had several challenges I used a Centrifugal clutch from amazon along with a 34 teeth sprocket to rotate a live axle having 16inch Tyres. My clutch started smoking and became really hot - my front Tyres (only 10 inches) were cutting the corner but I guess that because I did not use the bracket to stop steering cut, started to slip. If not too much for you, pls advise I want to share the pics with u via email. Thanks
@KartFab 5 жыл бұрын
@@zainhussein1975 you will need to research ACKERMAN steering. What you have created is the opposite of what you need to do.
@zainhussein1975 5 жыл бұрын
KartFab Well I will work on the Tyres and try sourcing the parts from GPS Any insight on the clutch and sprocket issue shall be appreciated Many yhanks
@KartFab 5 жыл бұрын
@@zainhussein1975 you know... if you would have just looked at the free go kart plans i have listed here kartfab.com/go-kart-plans then you wouldnt have to ask so many questions. The reason your clutch is burning up is because you have the wrong size rear axle sprocket. Get an axle sprocket that will give you a 6:1 or higher gear ratio. Id say if you have a 10t clutch to get a 72t axle sprocket. You want to gear for no more than 25 mph at 3600 rpm.
@ExploringCabinsandMines 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy, I was watching your welding now I'm blind !!!!
@KartFab 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad to have contributed to your blindness. Anytime.
@victorsuarez1670 4 жыл бұрын
jajajaja ok
@calebgraham1318 Жыл бұрын
What program do you use to design
@mindhunter00789 2 жыл бұрын
excelent wielder but i would grind them down for a better looking finish ican grind lol but i cant wield like you nice job
@johnwade5747 4 жыл бұрын
Ive watched your video.I'd point out that you have no Ackerman with the tie rod arms at a 90 degree to the spindles.A good rule of thumb is If the arms are out in front,they should be angled out,(with the tires straight ahead)so an imaginary line from center of tie rod and kingpin bolt should meet at the center of back axle.And if the arms are behind,angle them in toward frame.you'll be amazed at how much better they'll turn.No scuffing off the treads.(see my video. Go Kart steering explained .Including Ackermann theory. ) john wade,you tube.
@diversity2739 4 жыл бұрын
thanks
@ericksanchez6602 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, could you tell me what Welder are you using here? Thanks
@KartFab 4 жыл бұрын
Millermatic 251
@andrewhernandez7715 3 жыл бұрын
What are the lengths of the tie rods?
@jonnyarmstrong1629 Жыл бұрын
Awsome
@trexbennett6180 3 жыл бұрын
is it safe to implement frontal suspension system with this steering build?
@KartFab 3 жыл бұрын
Just select “springer” suspension
@MARKZARATEV 7 жыл бұрын
Friends what is the name of that type of welder that welding machine ???
@KartFab 7 жыл бұрын
mig welder
@ravinkasra 4 жыл бұрын
what app are you using when you are making the go kart plan?
@geet9957 Жыл бұрын
Cad
@brapperdan 4 жыл бұрын
What is the easiest way to reduce the turning radius? I ended up with a very wide radius
@KartFab 4 жыл бұрын
Lengthen the pitman arm, or look into Ackerman
@nadiavaldes4220 8 жыл бұрын
Hi. So I'm confused on the steering hoop. The free plans say to cut it at 39 degrees but your video is at 51 degrees? Where does the 39 come into play?
@KartFab 8 жыл бұрын
+Nadia Valdes depends on what measurement system you are using, and what size of the angle you are wanting to show...... so 90 degrees minus 39=51 :-) A chop saw would read 39 degrees, and a protractor would read 51. If you were measuring a flat cut on the end of a tube, a protractor would read 90, whereas a chop saw would read 0
@nadiavaldes4220 8 жыл бұрын
+KartFab thanks for the response. I had my steel provider make the cuts and gave them the 39 degree measurement, but they must have used a flat cut because it measures 39 with my protractor not 51 so I think I'm gonna need to recut my hoop. I'm good with welding and mechanics but I'm clearly angle deficient! :)
@witosarlaw 3 жыл бұрын
Mantap bang... saya juga lagi bikin go kart...😁🙏😊👍
@Prashanth-yn9zd 6 жыл бұрын
Can you Please explain how steering stop works?
@KartFab 6 жыл бұрын
+Prashanth it prevents the steering wheel from over rotating in either direction.
@Prashanth-yn9zd 6 жыл бұрын
KartFab I've got to 3.2 turns lock to lock rack and pinion, i want to make a steering stop, could you please tell me how can i do one?
@KartFab 6 жыл бұрын
so what is making it lock? can you move the thing that is making it lock?
@Prashanth-yn9zd 6 жыл бұрын
KartFab I'm building an Off road car from scratch, In that I've to make a steering stop Can i get your mail id?
@cbitgkdc1961 5 жыл бұрын
can u pls let me know the material used for building pitman arm and steering arm??
@KartFab 5 жыл бұрын
link to plans in video description. Plans list out ALL materials, lengths, and dimensions used in build.
@antoniomazilu632 6 жыл бұрын
I subscribed
@jokezpaine3408 6 жыл бұрын
did you weld the spindles at a 90° angle? what about caster and camble?
@KartFab 6 жыл бұрын
90 and no caster or camber. This is the way old school go karts are made (e.g. manco) If you want to change it up you can, but there are always going to be compromises (e.g. tire wear, ease of turning, squirrely/touchy).
@jokezpaine3408 6 жыл бұрын
KartFab thanks for the fast reply, I just hope mine works out ok. I just welded mine at 10° camber and 15° caster.
@KartFab 6 жыл бұрын
that should be alright, might need to bend the spindle brackets a bit to get the tie rods to clear the frame but thats not a big deal
@jokezpaine3408 6 жыл бұрын
KartFab ya I'm just waiting for my parts in the mail to see if it clears the frame, it's gonna be close though.
@jokezpaine3408 5 жыл бұрын
KartFab well it seems fine until I hit 45 mph then it gets the touchy steering so I'ma do 0 camber and 5 caster cuz it scares the shit outta me, I got almost flipped a couple times when racing lol
@PR0bro 6 жыл бұрын
I notice some go karts have the tie rods at the back, and some (like yours) have the tie rods at the front. What difference does this make?
@KartFab 6 жыл бұрын
+PR0bro you just described the difference.
@PR0bro 6 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I mean difference performance and handling wise.
@KartFab 6 жыл бұрын
+PR0bro again, no difference. People tend to over complicate things. If you want to modify handling you adjust the angle of the kingpin, camber, caster, spindle arm length, etc. tie rod location is not that relevant to the equation.
@PR0bro 6 жыл бұрын
oh, thank you. What does the spindle arm length effect?
@Hermiwalle 6 жыл бұрын
how sensitive the steering is
@RL-lm3ed 7 жыл бұрын
What kind of welder was the one he used in this video?
@KartFab 7 жыл бұрын
i used a miller 212 with .035 sold core wire 75/25 gas mix.
@jestin9241 6 жыл бұрын
Good
@ommivarahajayakrishna7252 2 жыл бұрын
Sir , could you please give a brief on kill switch please
@FtwFilmz 6 жыл бұрын
so i have a lincoln mig 180 welder and i ran out of gas should i continue to weld
@KartFab 6 жыл бұрын
+Agora Gaming do what you think is best.
@FtwFilmz 6 жыл бұрын
hey man quick question can you weld a small sprocket to the shaft of the engine or will it not stick...i know once its welded it cant be removed. thanks
@KartFab 6 жыл бұрын
+Agora Gaming not a good idea
@user-re9rn3cf5z 6 жыл бұрын
good
@antoniomazilu632 6 жыл бұрын
How is called this program that you make the kart i will subscribe
@KartFab 6 жыл бұрын
+antonio Mazilu CAD
@luisortega6140 4 жыл бұрын
What are the wheels and hubs and tires and all that?
@KartFab 4 жыл бұрын
right here, just click on the go kart kit link and you can see a breakdown of all individual parts kartfab.com/go-kart-plans
@skshadabahmed 7 жыл бұрын
What type of steering system this is?
@KartFab 7 жыл бұрын
pitman arm, really basic stuff
@skshadabahmed 7 жыл бұрын
KartFab thanks u very much for reply
@AlexM-lu9el 6 жыл бұрын
How long is the steering column before you bend it
@KartFab 6 жыл бұрын
+Alex PlayZ the steering column is not bent. Please explain.
@Shannonhittson 6 жыл бұрын
I can't seem to find the length of the steering column. Been spending hours on trying to pause the video for the measurements but I can't see past the title of explanation part with the deminsions on it!
@josemariazanbranoyeren7961 7 жыл бұрын
pasame los plano
@marekksindolar 6 жыл бұрын
how much hours of work is needed for making the frame?
@KartFab 6 жыл бұрын
depends on how skilled you are. 1 Saturday should do it easily.
@johnwade5747 5 жыл бұрын
Google 'Ackermann theory'BEFOREyou weld the tie rod arms.If out front,they need to be angled towards tire's inner sidewall,if theyre in behind axle,they need to be angled in toward the framerails.
@raffaeletaccetta9479 7 жыл бұрын
👍Cool
@jambo797 6 жыл бұрын
what is the program you use for the project
@KartFab 6 жыл бұрын
cad
@jambo797 6 жыл бұрын
tanks
@royalroyal1082 5 жыл бұрын
Why not use cart starting system car bus ?
@vaishalikankal906 7 жыл бұрын
what is the light of your tie rods??
@vaishalikankal906 7 жыл бұрын
what is the length of your tie rods?? plzz reply
@victorgam4114 7 жыл бұрын
goooooood
@vaishalikankal906 7 жыл бұрын
is the steering parts of real car and go kart same??plzz reply
@KartFab 7 жыл бұрын
+vlog maker no they are not
@alexspartan5474 6 жыл бұрын
Hey bro without protractor o weld steering
@KartFab 6 жыл бұрын
say what?
@codybrown5640 8 жыл бұрын
hey how much did the kart all up cost you?
@KartFab 8 жыл бұрын
about 700 after everything was done
@nileshrajpurohit3148 5 жыл бұрын
plz show me how to calculate all the dimension for steering goemetry i am from D Y PATIL ENGINEERING COLLEGE AKURDI PUNE INDIA my team is working ona gokart n we are stuck on the steering goemetry plzz help
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