Predator 212 Go Kart Live Axle Install

Today we install a live axle on Little Red. This go kart is slowly evolving to the monster it will become. Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe.
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[@heavystarch100]

Thank you! 3rd video, finally someone who's actually installing a live axle instead of selling crap, telling life stories or cracking stale jokes with shaky camera angles! Thank you Big Red!!

[@unusedaccount902]

I love their live axle setup it's so easy to install even a blind guy can do it!

[@hunterbirgerson7302]

Blind Guy Customs I see what you did there! Lol

[@standardheat-fs8159]

Hunter Birgerson and I SEE what you did there xD

[@jpwipeout99]

I love how u made welding up the frame and bracket so fast and easy. When I now it takes forever to line everything up.lol. Good install though 👍🏿👍🏾

[@jamman012]

I have a go cart with the same one wheel setup . The breaks are a band type drum mounted on drive wheel they suck as well as the poor traction as you know . Been wanting to upgrade . with your help I;m going to do it as soon as the weather cools . Its mid July now will wait till September . Thank you for taking the time to post . George

[@RedBeardsGarage]

+Jamman thank you for watching man

[@originalfallinggirl]

You are the coolest ginger in the world. There is no way I would have picked on you as a kid (I’m pretty sure). YOU RULE!

[@micromachine7954]

Keep up the great work! I had a little tip for strengthening butt joints, Make a sleeve that fits tight INSIDE the tube about 3 or four inches on each side of the joint. Drill a couple holes in the parent stock and you can (tack) weld the inner sleeve in place. It won't take much, just a couple spots to hold it in place. Then run a bead around your joint as normal. Don't forget to bevel your edges on butt joints! Happy welding and karting! PS: I am not gonna be the safety police but please consider wearing a helmet on the karts without a cage, I only ask because I like your videos and hope to see more from you guys in the future! Team RBG!

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Thanks man. I actually knew that method but I appropriate you looking out. Always like good advice. Thanks for watching.

[@adventureswithken1983]

Man watching some of these older video I can definitely say your welding skills have improved a lot!!!

[@AventureiroPaulek]

Our partner will get an incredible project after it's ready ... Taking advantage of writing there together we are stronger ... Big hug partner!

[@cylosgarage]

Glad to see you got a sponsorship from go power sports. Congrats and keep up the great videos!

[@Amunrad]

Nice seeing how much progress your shop has made over the years.

[@TheWopper78]

Not picking, just make sure those welds aren’t surface welds. They look a bit like caterpillars. Turn the heat up Red. Just an observation from a terrible angle. I could be quite wrong.

[@tird108]

Using a lil 115 mig also...

[@willgrcmt]

Excellent job on that brake mechanism.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Thanks man!

[@tuxedoautotransport]

Red Beard, you video made it very clear to understand how to install the live axle kit. I was curious on how to do it and you made it to where a newbie (such as myself) can do it easily. Thanks alot.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

No problem man. Thats why I make these videos

[@tuxedoautotransport]

How do I determine what rim, tires and hubs to get for my cart?

[@MCscarfacematt]

6 years later and im back i knew RBG would have the solution to my problems

[@lawrenceomara772]

I'll probably copy your rear axle set up with a few changes for hydraulic brakes.

[@grizzz7960]

I have a question. I have a bent sprocket and I’m trying to get the axle off but I can’t get the callers off the bearing on the axle it’s like stuck to it so idk what to do

[@MrTheHillfolk]

I've got a 10hp Briggs that has an odd crank. It's tapered at the end, but I was able to cut the flat area for a keyway and I have a centrifugal clutch on it now. It has enough flat area to mount it. About an inch of the tapered part sticks out of the clutch. Only thing holding me back from getting a torque converter kit is whether it's gonna fit. I've got access to a machine shop if I have to cut that crank end off.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

+MrTheHillfolk that engine was probably on a generator.

[@brapcentral335]

where did u buy that long of a throttle cabel im building a trike rn and i have everything but that

[@uniqueone2731]

Hey red beard. I am getting back into dirt kart racing. I am reassembling my kart now and I’m running into a problem with the rear axle placement. I don’t know how all of this chat works but I was hoping I could speak with you about this. I watch your channel all the time and I love the way you do things. Thank you

[@RedBeardsGarage]

I can try to help but it does get hard to keep up with comments. I get a ton of messages and questions and there is just no way to keep up

[@leothekidwiththedognamedsu6704]

did he remove the govoner??

[@toughloveandcoldturkey5783]

I have a kart I just bought with this same axle. Only the kart doesn’t turn. It literally slides straight, whether going slow or not

[@jok3yjesu339]

That frame flexs so much

[@gdubm4]

WOW $240 for the live axle kit! That's very $$$ expensive.

[@mrpanda2655]

Well youd be surprised what they are now

[@devyngulick5373]

@@mrpanda2655just like $100 on eBay right?? There’s probably better ones tho lol

[@BrandonRossVlogs]

They are $70 bucks on eBay 26” 32” 44”

[@freestyleflowful]

Hi good evening what was the total amount of money you end up spending on the live axle and can you post a description of the exact same one you installed

[@leothekidwiththedognamedsu6704]

i spent 314 bucks on the upgraded axle and I uprgaded the axle length to 44"

[@Maverick_Van_Traveller]

Just bought an old F.W. & Associates go kart with a Dodge van body on it, it has a very similar dead axle/one wheel peel setup on it. Been scratching my head thinking about how to convert it to live axle without effecting ride height and wheelbase, and also move the engine and seat back a few inches as I don't fit very well in it as-is. I like your solution of extending the frame behind the axle with square tubing, and boxing it in with the engine plate and flat stock. I will likely implement a similar design on my kart, though I will have to add a kick-up or step in the frame to keep the ride height where I want it. My only concern is that such a small, lightweight kart will not like to steer with a live axle. We'll see.

[@UnTamedMustang]

Cool! I can't wait to see what other power modifications you do. Always love seeing power gains. *Subbed!*

[@DangerDavefpv]

I got him a yard cart which the axle is bad so I'm putting a 1-in with new sprocket drum hub etc but I like to have wider rear tires what with tire do you currently use I like the way it looks

[@crusader777]

You got the redist beard I ever laid an eyeball on !

[@chevrolet355]

Please tell me how your back wheels don't bind up by being a live axle. I have my trike that is a posi and the thing will barely move

[@RedBeardsGarage]

We have never had a problem with it. If it was really under powered maybe but it handles it fine

[@leoncope6649]

I’m so out of date I like what I see you do a great job

[@crazyjesse11]

Had a question just did a fresh build go cart and then every time I go fast it wobbles why and everything now so I don’t understand why it’s wobbly

[@slimyelbow]

Would love to know what gauge square tubing used. I'm bout to do the same thing to same cart. Was wondering what size fit over the tubes.

[@ddragonchannel1952]

Hello i have the same gear you have but i don’t want to use a key, i rather use a bolt and i see drill wholes in the gear to secure it. Do you kow the bolt size i need for it?

[@hunterbirgerson7302]

Nice vid. Soon I'll be making a power trike with this axle setup. Not a drift trike just a motorized 3 wheeler!

[@mopedmafia2504]

Hunter Birgerson Do you have some pictures of your trike? I have also started to build a Motorized trike!

[@idkfred]

Great videos my biggest hang up on my build its finding the right tires set up whether it is going with a 1" live axle tire ignoring the 3/4" end live axle or going with 3/4" ID tires and just using live axle hubs to hold the tires. Any advice or recommended buys are appreciated Thank You

[@gainonten4031]

what kind of disc do you use to cut the frame pieces?

[@josephsnodgrass5875]

I've built something similar. I worry that my solid axle sticks out too far on each side and that it will bend from the leverage of the cart sitting on the axle. Have you had that problem with your build?

[@Stillstoned1]

What type of welder did you use. I have a small Lincoln. I am getting ready to do that to one of mine.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Lincoln Welpak 100 with argon gas

[@MrParkersoccer]

Hello, do you remember where you got it, and what that piece that looks like a fork for the brake rod is called ?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Not sure what the fork is called. I took it off a old go kart. you could make one with some flat stock and a piece of hollow tube. What are you referring to when you ask where I got it?

[@MrParkersoccer]

Red Beard's Garage I was just wondering where you got it from. Maybe you bought it. Thanks

[@gofastfilms2519]

Red Beard's Garage

[@gofastfilms2519]

I have a 5hp briggs and it has a 3/4 shaft then it has becide it lioe 1/2 shaft and when u turn it over they both spins different ways i think it was on a tiller any ideas

[@rannz8]

Yep, you can cut the smaller shaft it wont hurt it

[@michaellester997]

Do you have a link for that axle kit?? Please and thank you!!

[@user-QueenNicola]

I need help putting on my brake caliper that I got out of the trash. There's a Kawasaki brake caliper. And I'm trying to hook it up to the foot pedal. But hydri like it and I can't get it to bleed what do I do

[@murph0308]

What kind of go cart is a little red I have one that looks almost just like that

[@doctawhite274]

What type of sproket would i need to put a sproket on a random axle

[@itzkasaan2695]

This is very interesting! Wondering how a beginner could get into this more?

[@kolbeybowen90]

What kind of welder are you using on this small of metal? Brand name would be appreciated.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Lincoln Weld pak 100 that i converted to gas. There is a video on my channel on how i did it.

[@-danielw-]

Can I position the break and gear wherever I want?

[@williameversole2093]

How come u just didn't put the breaks on the out side the frame straight shot would that not work

[@Cherokee-sz7xi]

Doesn’t a larger sprocket on the axle produce slower speeds?

[@rajn8454]

how many teeth on the sprocket on clutch and the sprocket on axle?

[@samb7367]

I have this same exact kart I'm just nervous about doing this to my kart because I mostly ride on Asphalt and drift and such but I really want to try something else and have the parts already what should I do?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

A live axle is a awesome upgrade. Do a build on your motor get some more power.

[@samb7367]

Red Beards Garage I have the 212 with the header and air cleaner ,different jets , njk spark plug ,

[@gets-it-in3658]

Are all these parts required to make a live Axle work . I'm putting together a Used go kart and dont have have all those pieces for sure

[@stevegot710]

i got me the live axle kit for a trike and its hard to turn i want to get it one wheel drive wheres the one wheel drive axle kit

[@ridewrenchrepeat3550]

I have that exact frame. How many feetvof square tubing do i need to build it the way you did

[@oso1339]

You should do more of these how to videos when building or after. This helped a lot!!!!!!!

[@wesleykruise2000]

I have the same frame , how did you get your tires to stay on without the nut coming loose , any tips?

[@chozunsounds8049]

Can a 530 chain work on a 212 using a 30 Serious torque converter

[@ronmudgett6979]

How can I pick your brains with questions I have aside from KZbin? I made a rat rod trike I'm trying to get a little more out of. Your carts seems to zoom and I'm looking for that. I'm currently running a predator 212 no mods w/governor on 1" axle with 18x8.5-8 golf cart tires and 48t #40 chain but am already looking at moving to a 60t.

[@asphaltcowboy7868]

How many teeth sprocket do you have? That sprocket size is huge..

[@drakeberan4985]

I was wondering if this axle kit would work on a drift trike

[@TA-jp6df]

Anytime I go on go power Sports they have nothing everything says sold out I have a whole town needing parts for the track this summer its dumb so if u could tell them to update the site or something I need seat throttle cable gas tank and few other pieces

[@gofastfilms2519]

My friend has a one wheel peel 2 seater with a subaru 7hp engine and it does Donuts on the asphalt it goes 26 but when he hits the governor it goes 38

[@tylerbrown5161]

It works good with that setup i have a obe wheel peel kart with a built Honda gx160 on it makes about 8 or 7 hp i didn't go to crazy stock cam with a way longer duration thinner head gasket ported the head just got to drill the jet on the carb

[@doityourself3037]

Is a 3/4 dia axle too small for a street cart with a 10hp engine

[@RedBeardsGarage]

No it should be fine but its hard to find bearings, sprockets and whatnot for it

[@steezeynils]

Are the brakes compatible with a cable or will I need to fab up a linkage?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

It works better with a linkage but a cable would work. You get a lot more braking power with a linkage.

[@steezeynils]

Red Beard's Garage thanks!

[@dustinosborn8969]

With the disk, a cable works fine. And saves a TON of work.

[@Steven-rn6yz]

How about adding a differential to it so your cornering will be more precise

[@julianhernandez1143]

What axle size do I get for a go kart frame 21 inch wide

[@justaskdad]

Great video! I clicked on link to buy exact parts but the link shows error "Page not found" Any thoughts?

[@minorpyro69]

You like the kart even more now dont'cha? haha. I know it made me happy when I did Live Axle for drifting,acceleration, and hillclimbing purposes.. How did you do the gps overlay, that is neat. Must be plugged in to the camera. Would you be interested to see my "turbocharging the kart" videos? I also will have .380 high lift camshaft testing. It's on my new channel that i have been working hard on the editing.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

+Pred 212_ I do it on my phone and record it. Then just overlay it in Adobe. We will be doing a lot more soon.

[@tylermanis9622]

What length axel is that ? 29" , 32" or 44"?

[@AlexA-yj9ft]

Does it come in black?

[@ronaldandrasko9013]

Greg... Where did you get that clevis fork you put on the brake rod? I've been looking for them but can't find them... Thanks ~Ron

[@jeremyhurst6255]

Great video I have the same frame going to do mine just like yours what length axle did you use

[@Garage95Engineering]

Where can I find front wheels like yours?

[@kmart014]

on my kart, the brake rubs causing some friction. I notice that you have a return spring. is that something you came up with or did it come with the kit? I have the very same brake setup but mines does not have spring

[@zeediaz3821]

Did you use 220V or 110 welder for the job

[@DrDr1v1]

Is it necessary to weld

[@bryanmayfield7423]

I ordered the individual parts for live axle swap from go power sports. I had to do individual parts because they wouldn’t allow me to swap the knobby tires with slicks. And the person on the phone was no help with helping me put together my own custom order so I took it upon myself to piece together my order online. I think I have everything I need but I might have made a mistake on ordering the proper size tires to accommodate my 60t420 drive sprocket. I ordered 12x500x6 tires. Will those work or do I need to size up to 13x500x6 to give my sprocket enough clearance from the ground

[@b0lt826]

on my go kart my clutch i being annoying now it only goes slow and tries to go fast but im at full throttle and it barely moves where can i get a key for my centrifugal clutch?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Go Power Sports sells some stronger clutches you can try. The cheap ones don't last long

[@b0lt826]

Thx

[@Starwizeproductions]

overall the build looks nice, but those slick tires on a dirt road are going to ware faster.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

We have some different ones to put on it later so we don't care if they wear.

[@mikebyrne3877]

new sub man love the videos and work ive been thinking about building a live axle trike mini bike

[@RedBeardsGarage]

+Mike Byrne do it man. The most fun you will have is on a go kart/ mini bike

[@berrye1000]

Hi Red Beard, Does your wire feed welder have gas shielding ? I have a Manco go kart with a broken flat stock frame member under the engine. I’ve tried to repair with my intro harbor freight 90amp wire feed (no gas) and just cannot get the weld to penetrate. It looks like you may have a similar welder but it sounds like you’ve got gas shielding (I hear the buzz while you’re welding). Please let me know what welding setup you use/recommend for me, a novice weekend/hobby welder. Thanks in advance! Berry Spokane, WA

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Prime Weld 1000%. Check out my amazon link. I've turned down big name welders because I love my Prime so much!

[@Pucel_Teach1982]

Hey, enjoyed your video, I am restoring an old Manco Orange Crate go kart and just purchased the live axle kit. I have a tubular frame and needed to remove the old bearing brackets. I want to install the new brackets, but I am not sure if I am doing them right.. How can i get ahold of you to send you some pictures and maybe get some advice?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Facebook page Red Beards Garage

[@chevrolet355]

How did you keep your back tires from binding up?

[@prmayner]

Cool, nice project, I like it.

[@thomasrichardson8327]

hey im building a go kart that is a bit bigger than RED....i have similar acceleration and top speed in mind. Whats the estimated Hp, gear ratio and tire diameter sizes. Would you recommend 9 or 13 HP engine

[@RedBeardsGarage]

If you can afford the 13 I would get it just to have the extra power

[@thomasrichardson8327]

Red Beard's Garage awesome, Thanks so much!

[@seskipper806]

Great video! Wouldn't a cable have been simpler than the brake rod setup? Not criticizing, just wondering.

[@otcustoms5339]

Can you post a link of the live axle kit from go power sports? I cant find it

[@iceyisaac665]

What kind of welder do you use I was thinking about getting one

[@erichernandez3954]

When buying a live axle kit how do I know what size axle I need ??

[@floivanus]

Brake rod should’ve been replaced with a cable. Bingo bango done

[@LATEAMCANADIANLATEAMCANADIAN]

is the honda gx200 electric start with 196cc is a good engine?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Yeah same as a predator pretty much

[@CarlosLopez-bp7eo]

Hi do you know where I can get one for a Carter 250 interceptor

[@RedBeardsGarage]

I would just try looking on craigslist

[@whiteout7533]

Where can i find a 525 sprocket for this axle!!!!?

[@DougGreenAustin]

love your videos...great help on brake

[@RedBeardsGarage]

+Doug Green thanks man

[@randomking2261]

Thank you go power sports and red beard

[@beaustjohn2342]

Great engineering mr redbeard!

[@rogerking4673]

RBG, does the live axle make the kart harder to steer?

[@norcal8718]

Yo mr. Beard do you have any advice on how to hop up a 49cc 4-stroke engine. It's the stock engine that comes on the crazy cooler if you've ever seen one of those. Thanks bud.

[@haydona1845]

Hi flow air filter and bigger carb would be as far as I go. Anything like cams and stuff is too expensive for that small of an engine

[@karlsgarage6477]

How much horse power does that engine have?

[@thuongngyuen1310]

Great replacement