Posted by: Michael "LCT_Paintball" Lyon on July 08, 2003 at 10:14:50

: do u mean to use the rear differential. Yep, that's exactly what I mean. : and i want to build this thing form gokart parts so i need to know what type of differential? Find a lawnmower junk yard. When I built mine, I found two old identical lawnmowers and bought them both for $50.00. I used both rear ends, rebuilt one of the motors and used the tires (plus a few) to build my 10 wheeled, duel transaxel monster. The one I used had the transmission built into it as well, so I have 3 forward and 1 reverse gear. Just remember to pick one with a cast iron case. If you get an aluminum one you'll be replacing it regularly. : and canu give me any ideas on how to make some tracks? First you gotta remember that tracks and high speed don't mix. That's not a huge problem since most fields will limit you to 5 mph. 2nd, remember that your tracks will be under huge amounts of stress and strain. If you don't have the proper undercarage, you'll break your tracks when going over simple bumps and logs. The track must be supported in multiple places to stay in one piece. Your track will want to come off when turning, so make sure there is lots of strength to resist side forces too. I was going to build tracks for mine when I started, but decided it was just too expensive. I was going to use two strands of large roller chain (bicycle chain on steroids)for each track with angle iron welded across them for the treads. Each strand of the chain would be driven by a standard sprocket, and the cariers would be sprockets too. Use your imagination. There is a half track that I have seen utilizing 2 snowmobile tracks in the back. Or, maybe you can go to a tractor junk yard and find something useful. Check out the old combines. Their internal workings are filled with very strong conveyers and sprockets. My recomendation is to start with something a little less ambitious unless you are very confident with your abilities.

Follow Ups: do u think this will work? dude "Windwalker" x 21:28:17 07/10/03 (6) A halftrack perhaps? Dave _Tackleberry_ 01:52:08 07/13/03 (2) Re: A halftrack perhaps? Dave _Tackleberry_ 00:43:06 07/14/03 (1) two golf cart motors Bill "Capt Bill" Tison 06:45:25 07/17/03 (0) Re: do u think this will work? Michael "LCT_Paintball" Lyon 15:00:10 07/11/03 (2) Sure! Bill "Capt Bill" Tison 22:37:15 07/18/03 (0) oops sorry Dave _Tackleberry_ 02:09:28 07/13/03 (0) Post a Followup Show your name as: DefaultRealnameBothNickname E-Mail address (eg: joeschmoe@aol.com): Show your e-mail address? DefaultYesNo Your Password: Don't have a password? CLICK HERE - Forgot your password? CLICK HERE Subject: Subject:Message: : : do u mean to use the rear differential. : Yep, that's exactly what I mean. : : and i want to build this thing form gokart parts so i need to know what type of differential? : Find a lawnmower junk yard. When I built mine, I found two old identical lawnmowers and bought them both for $50.00. I used both rear ends, rebuilt one of the motors and used the tires (plus a few) to build my 10 wheeled, duel transaxel monster. The one I used had the transmission built into it as well, so I have 3 forward and 1 reverse gear. Just remember to pick one with a cast iron case. If you get an aluminum one you'll be replacing it regularly. : : and canu give me any ideas on how to make some tracks? : First you gotta remember that tracks and high speed don't mix. That's not a huge problem since most fields will limit you to 5 mph. 2nd, remember that your tracks will be under huge amounts of stress and strain. If you don't have the proper undercarage, you'll break your tracks when going over simple bumps and logs. The track must be supported in multiple places to stay in one piece. Your track will want to come off when turning, so make sure there is lots of strength to resist side forces too. I was going to build tracks for mine when I started, but decided it was just too expensive. I was going to use two strands of large roller chain (bicycle chain on steroids)for each track with angle iron welded across them for the treads. Each strand of the chain would be driven by a standard sprocket, and the cariers would be sprockets too. : Use your imagination. There is a half track that I have seen utilizing 2 snowmobile tracks in the back. Or, maybe you can go to a tractor junk yard and find something useful. Check out the old combines. Their internal workings are filled with very strong conveyers and sprockets. : My recomendation is to start with something a little less ambitious unless you are very confident with your abilities. [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ WARPIG Tank Talk ]