Live Axle Go Kart Restoration

This is a older live axle go kart, the year and model are unknown but in this video it gets a full overhaul and then we even drive it around.

[@ericmadsen7470]

You guys did a great job restoring the go-cart. Have fun on the next restoration.

[@Reviewerguy1228]

I have the same type of “covered” rear axle. I am wanting to do a disk brake conversion. Any recommendations?

[@mechanicalmayhem7958]

Check out go power sports, maybe they have a kit? I imagine some welding would be involved but I’m not sure.

[@permanentwaves4621]

I bought a cheap frame yesterday. Has multiple layers of paint like this one. Im gonna use that "Aircraft" brand paint stripper instead of sanding, then hit with a wire wheel on my drill. Spray that stuff on, then after about an hour use the water hose and spray it off.

[@mechanicalmayhem7958]

Great idea!

[@RichTexas82513]

Can you please link what tires you used? I definitely need bigger ones than the littke 5 inch ones on mine

[@mechanicalmayhem7958]

We got our tires from tractor supply, unfortunately I do not have a link.

[@jesusrodriguez1012]

What size are the tires

[@orlandobenard3336]

Who made the frame?.. I had a live alxe kart when I was young, only 1 on the block that wasn't 1 wheel pill

[@ttv_saltyshooter1804]

Did you have any issues with the chain running smoothly then binding?

[@mechanicalmayhem7958]

No it survived fine under our ownership but we didn’t ever get it sideways in the dirt or anything so maybe it could have been an issue down the road

[@ashtonray5230]

Were did yall get the seat cover from. Im in the middle of a kenbar build right now

[@mechanicalmayhem7958]

It was 10 dollars at Walmart. 🤣 the go kart was for sale and we just needed something quick. Cut a hole in the back to slide it over the metal seat.

[@ashtonray5230]

@@mechanicalmayhem7958 honestly thats a great idea appreciate it. Ill be doim the same

[@minibikecustoms870]

We’re can I find a driver wheel I have that same kart I can’t find the driver wheel for it tho

[@mechanicalmayhem7958]

Gopowersports.com, and tractor supply. I got wheels from both suppliers. However for this particular go kart, the drive wheel came with it and we reused it.

[@jimmyrigged1292]

U time lapsed by all the cool stuff guys ..cool video tho ...I got a 60' racing kart with a broke drive wheel hub ...not sure how I'm gonna fix it yet ...its the 1st kart I've worked on ...

[@mechanicalmayhem7958]

Awesome man, sorry about the time lapse, trying to keep it quick so people don’t loose interest

[@vicenteortiz401]

Wat kind of go kart is it

[@mechanicalmayhem7958]

We are not sure. We could not find any markings on it when we bought it…

[@mrbrucie22]

This is a manco 400. Early 80s