Fox Conquest Go Kart Build

Go kart build. Midas takes a turn for the worst with a bad wreck and gets his engine placed into a bigger go kart with a test drive at the end. Video goes over the engine swap, tie rods, spindles, front spring suspension (springer), new 6" rims and 15x6.00-6 turf tires on the front, and 8" rims on the back with 18x9.50-8 knobby tires.
**PARTS USED IN THIS GO KART BUILD**
3/8" Tie Rods - Choose Length bit.ly/2BiI9jN
Right Hand Threaded Tie Rods (use 1 per tie rod) bit.ly/2MjpU2B
Left Hand Threaded Tie Rods (use 1 per tie rod)bit.ly/2MrEd4H
Mechanical Brake Caliper bit.ly/2vQHwcd
Spindle Compression Springs bit.ly/2vN7A7I
Manco Spindles bit.ly/2Mj8kfs
18" Cleat Tires bit.ly/2MxR3ya
8" Rims w/ 4"x4" Bolt Pattern bit.ly/2MWtFY3
6" Rims w/ 15" Turf Saver Tires bit.ly/2wdn44B
LED Light Bar amzn.to/2MvpUfb
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[@Saxophonemoney]

What kind of rear axle are you using. I got this same kart but just the frame and I'm trying to find out all the pieces I need. Still new to the go kart party 😅

[@xroprogaming5448]

Did you connect the lightbar to the kill switch?

[@sithlordbilly4206]

Super Awesome Build of the GoKart

[@brianb5779]

Just got a conquest from buddy today and noticed its turning radius is horrible. Did you have to modify yours (cause it looks like it turns good) or was yours good from the start? Where the spindle mounts to end-links i noticed yours look like its a right angle (spindle to mount) and on mine both sides look like they are bent,,,just not sure if thats the issue. Thank you for the video.

[@jordanhill48]

What size jackshaft?

[@KartFab]

5/8”

[@alexanderferguson483]

I love how clean your videos are keep up the work

[@KartFab]

thanks, will do!

[@hondaman9238]

thank you so much for this video! i have the same go kart i bought it just a few days ago for 200$ it needs a lot work and i'm in the process of restoring it. it has i really good Honda clone 6.5 hp in it. i was looking to see what parts i need for it cuz i need to fix the front end of the go kart. thank you for showing the link to the parts this makes it so much easier to get the parts now.

[@mercifulhorror4935]

How do you start them?

[@mathdebates7936]

I just picked up a fox vortex to flip. Really nice karts. Huge!

[@blakeray476]

How do you like those 18" tires? I just bought a dingo 392 (larger model with an 8hp engine) with the 22" tires and I'm looking to replace them. EDIT: I just read the description about the rims. Thanks

[@G56AG]

You really need to be using seat belts when you have a roll cage, one of the big killers in accidents is the person is ejected and the vehicle rolls on top of them. The seat belt and/or shoulder harness retains the driver/passengers, working with the roll cage and protects them.

[@KartFab]

thats on the list for the complete restore. This has seatbelts but they are kind of worn out.

[@Alex-cu6uw]

G56AG yes but seat belts can also be very dangerous because if the driver can’t get out of the kart in a crash the roll cage can still fold over on them or the seat belt locks up in a crash and they get covered in gas next to a very hot engine

[@brandonswartz1067]

What lengths were the tie rods the link doesn’t show it ?

[@11spitdms]

What was the reason for the smaller tires?

[@dennischeslock7782]

You should try the 22 in. tires on it since you are using a bigger /more horse power motor

[@Nikosakii]

I just got this exact kind of go kart and when I press the gas it just rolls then rolls back almost like if your on a manual car and balancing on the clutch at a red light any help guys ?

[@johnathanblevins8439]

How did u put in the spindle compression springs i have a pair but i cant compress them enough to fit

[@KartFab]

Elbow grease.

[@oscaricaza6876]

Nice gokart. Stay with the 13hp. I have a Honda GX390 on my kart and doing of road at high speed my engines tries to dies or stop. What it could be? I disconnect the oil sensor. And the governor. Could it be the carb?

[@KartFab]

Jetting and or fuel starvation.

[@oscaricaza6876]

KartFab I don’t think is fuel starvation’s cuz on pavement roads it runs great full throttle. Off-road on bumpy roads it dies 🤷‍♂️

[@oscaricaza6876]

I will check the jets

[@oscaricaza6876]

Maybe the carb bounces too much off-roading 😅

[@ianwallace1088]

The same go-kart I need the brake assembly or a link to purchase one

[@KartFab]

“Mechanical brake caliper” on GPS

[@andresvega2794]

Hi Grant, as I do not have access to some data in Argentina, can you tell me the tightening torque of the screws of the back cover of the predator 420?

[@KartFab]

Blower housing? Crankcase cover?

[@andresvega2794]

@@KartFab hi, the crankcase. I want to remove the governor

[@KartFab]

@@andresvega2794 17 ft lbs

[@andresvega2794]

@@KartFab thank you very much!!!

[@richardthompson3638]

I have a fox conquest that needs work so thanks for the video it helped.

[@MRT_H]

Saw that crash on Redbeard's garage! That cart was so awesome..... 😟 Rip baja thing wheelie machine

[@KartFab]

im thinking ill do a tribute to the kart back when it could wheelie and then the rebuild video.,

[@JohnWheels]

Awesome! Nice work

[@brianb5779]

Skipped over accidentally the part in video where you showed yours,,,in a hurry to get mine going,,i apologize

[@wiggster1080]

Think y'all will ever do a lifted cart with big tires?

[@KartFab]

None of my tires are bald, so they don't need a wig.

[@wiggster1080]

Lmao whoops

[@wiggster1080]

@@KartFab seriously though! Big tires & suspension. I'd love to see it done. Im digging the other kart builds.

[@connorbraica6927]

Very nice

[@twiz8789]

Bolts for kingpins, or springer bolts should go in from the top I would think.... Just in case the nut comes loose the bolt would stay put a little better and not fall out. That's my thought process anyway. Great video

[@KartFab]

you are right. I dont know why I did that AND filmed it. I usually save the stupid stuff for off camera. XD

[@twiz8789]

KartFab Hey, at least you are man enough to admit your mistake and to learn from it, and not get all offensive about it; says a lot about a fella.... overall you did a good job!! Ive been wanting to build one, something along the lines of the Polaris Ace

[@albertorodrigues8522]

I'm brazilian how much does this car cost

[@KartFab]

Same as for Americans if you are getting it in America. In brazil, No idea. The comp y that made this is out of business and I bought it used and run down for $150 USD

[@webhomemadeprojects1173]

If I put 22 tire on my kart with 10 engine. Be ok 60 on rear

[@MAD450r2]

Those dingos came stock with 5 or 8hp briggs engine. Mine had the 8hp and it destroyed that frame over a few years of beating on it in a woods trail with lots of roots. Cant imagine what 5 more hp would have been like. See my orofile pic. Was the day 9 got mine brand new back when i was 18. I just turned 47 sep 21st

[@KartFab]

Yeah that engine was pushing out 18 hp with those modifications. I actually put the stock camshaft back in it so it was underpowered at the time. Since then, the conquest was wrecked as well! Soooo yeah. too much hp can be a bad thing. Going to fix these guys and sell them with smaller predator 212 engines on them and call it good.

[@montanawildcat5198]

No, I'd say that the engine is NOT too big for the kart. It could be used to tow out other rigs that were broke down. Try driving it up a steep hill with two full-sized adults in it without wearing out the the drive belt or having to floor it the whole way. Indications of whether or not that engine is wasted on such a kart.

[@KartFab]

haha yeah me and my lil bro climbed a steep hill with this. It is geared for torque. Ive just got other frames im working on getting a honda gx620 v twin on them and that will be a more comfortable, torquey ride.

[@ArturoSanchez-yu7gi]

You should've stayed with Baja and used a Baja DN 150. Its got awesome suspension and enough space for 2 adults

[@KartFab]

I actually have the timberline crossfire which the DN150 copied or morphed into

[@ArturoSanchez-yu7gi]

KartFab Even better. Cant wait to see it

[@nemrun]

Nice kart

[@MrFinkFixes]

Cool little build. I built a 420cc spiderbox which was a fun project. Also have a 212 powered spiderbox. Also have a 150cc GY6 Hammerhead that my wife and daughter use. Have another GY6 Spiderbox I'm restoring to sell. And my crown jewel atm. Is I picked up a Roketa GK-06 that I'm going to put a CBR 600cc engine into 110 hp @ 12k rpm with a 6 Spd transmission. Going to tear it down Reinforce it with a real rollcage and put in Race Car 4 point harnesses. With all that speed. I'm going to Rock crawl, Trail ride, and do doughnuts. I never plan on taking it faster than 40mph because i'm a wimp but love building these machines. If you ever want to see My daughter and I cruising around in the 420cc Spider check out my channel. I let her pick the paint and stickers. I'll miss seeing those wheelies, Have a good retirement Midas

[@richardthompson3638]

Hey man I have a few toys would like to talk about fixing my fox conquest. Thanks

[@KartFab]

Let’s hear it.

[@thatbuelldude189]

So is the maico dingo dead?

[@KartFab]

injured, in need of some tlc and a smaller engine.

[@mtnsleder2829]

9:01 don't like stretched tires?

[@joeydiamond6262]

MTNSleder no lol why would you want stretched tires on a go kart😂

[@MAD450r2]

Restore the dingo. I wish i kept mine. I had first gen with 8hp brigs stock. After 4 years or so 2 axles the frame broke and i dont have a welder.

[@KartFab]

ill restore this one, and a full size dingo as well collecting leaves in my backyard. Just going to sell them though and keep the other stuff with front and rear suspension.

[@frogglidd1951]

Love your vidos 😀

[@sonnylanzo4733]

Does it wheelie still?

[@KartFab]

lil bit. baby wheelies right when you start.

[@sonnylanzo4733]

KartFab thanks for answering my question and also would a v twin vanguard 16hp do wheelies on my manco dingo with a torque converter

[@KartFab]

let me just answer that with a video right here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ28amWan8mYnaM This dude used a comet 500 or 780? but hell yeah you can

[@sonnylanzo4733]

KartFab I’m using a 44 series torque converter will that hold up good

[@sonnylanzo4733]

KartFab my manco Dingo is the longer style and looks just like the orange one you built a while ago

[@mr03mach12]

Great video but I still like the wheelie kart it was awesome

[@KartFab]

haha yeah, i have owned this kart for so long. Its not going in the scrap pile, just getting tamed down and then sold.

[@mtnsleder2829]

Hahahahaha small go kart is there such a thing?

[@ajanieproctor3848]

What's your gear ratio

[@KartFab]

8t jackshaft 54t axle

[@ajanieproctor3848]

KartFab what was the ratio on the black one that had on the 13hp

[@KartFab]

Same

[@daltonanderson5773]

Fox conquests aren't needed with that big engine. Bring back the Manco

[@justlive56]

Great video, I really enjoyed it. You should work on biggger better go karts.

[@nikolasbrendan7928]

Instablaster.

[@madmax2069]

Man, I'd find a go cart with some suspension front and back.

[@KartFab]

i got two of em actually. Those will be upcoming projects

[@mtnsleder2829]

5:58 hahahahaha you just smashed your screwdriver handle

[@KartFab]

wait, what? I thought that was what screwdrivers were for? like "SCREW THIS LEMME DRIVE THIS IN WITH THE HANDLE - aka screw-driver?

[@mtnsleder2829]

KartFab next time use a snap on screwdriver handle much more satisfying

[@paulskartslifan4206]

Hey ..It's Paul from Paul's karts ...I need your help with something ...contact me thru my page ...also on bobs forum ...forum name is big block 460 ..you responded to a comment under methanol ,about the 15:1 comp ratio statement I made and someone said " I doubt you have 15:1 comp ratio ...you responded you do have the same as I'm running ..I have a question for you ...

[@tebeardenkahboom1]

I can't believe you only hand tighten those front spindle bolts. Come on guy you know better than that. You need to get that nut since down on that spindle to get past them locking threads at the end of that nut. Take a little bit off of that spacer from the back side so the wheel will slip on there a little further or at least turn the nut around backwards so it utilizes those locking threads

[@KartFab]

Look again at the video. You will see red threadlocker on the nut

[@tebeardenkahboom1]

KartFab yep yep. But I would have never known had you not said anything. Cool buggies though keep up the good work on the videos I enjoy them

[@twiz8789]

I would have put the bolts in from the top, threads on the bottom

[@tebeardenkahboom1]

@@twiz8789 yeah tasted nut came off it would still stay in I didn't notice that. I was talking about the one that held the tire on that one big one you're talkin about the spindle nut. I went back and watched it again and sure enough he pushed it in from the bottom

[@robspear03]

I hear Red Beard...

[@mrsideways4574]

MINI BIKE

[@jamesmaroon6161]

Gopowersports.com probably would sponsor you. You should check into it. Check out redbeards garage. he could give you some pointers on it. Or you could just contact them directly. They could really help you out with finances. Believe me.

[@mtnsleder2829]

James Maroon ya kartfab I heard he was sleeping on the streets a few weeks just so he could pay for his go kart. A sponsor would really help him out...

[@KartFab]

yeah, if only :-)

[@jamesmaroon6161]

Kartfab if you never contact them, then, you will never know. Me personally, I would. What all the could say is no. But the fact is, that they are looking for guys like you to sponsor. At least try man. Just sayin

[@KartFab]

So just to give you some background. I was the originally sponsored person by gopowersports back in 2015. I reached out to cars and cameras and secured their sponsorship, and gopowersports contacted red beards garage and more after that. The difference with me is that I do karts and mini bikes as a hobby and redbeard/CarsandCameras do it full time. I turned down the offer to do it full time and enjoy working on these things as a hobby in my spare time.

[@jamesmaroon6161]

ok. That's fine, just trying to help that's all. A lady had told me that you were, homeless and stuff like that. That's why I said what I said. Take care man

[@eyup4572]

TURKEY

[@sunnyray7819]

Go big or go home

[@mtnsleder2829]

Sunny Ray Kartfab went home

[@sunnyray7819]

MTNSleder It happens to the best of us...

[@KartFab]

I went home to go bigger.

[@sunnyray7819]

KartFab It's all man can do, love the Carnage....

[@nemrun]

Help me please! I'm Russia

[@alecoq8331]

Noniin