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So Im currently in the process of building an electric go kart. Its my first time doing anything with an electric motor, so learning curve is gonna be hard. But I want to have some fun doing it. Got the first part of the project today, a donor fram for 50 bucks. Started stripping it down so I can clean it and paint it. Gonna paint it with bedliner. During the stripping down process I found the axle is bent, so looks like Ill have to deal with that issue.
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Wow that looks like fun. Are you going to have the frame sandblasted? That would allow for a good strong coating to be applied.
If the axle is bent I would probably scrap it and get a new one. There are a lot of custom parts you can get online for these karts.
What motor are you planning on using? Arranging the batteries to keep the kart balanced is going to be a challenge. If too much weight is in the rear it will just under steer constantly.
Also, I noticed you're near Wilmington, NC? I visited that area a while ago; it's a nice place right there on the coast.
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Yea I live just outside of wilmington. Going to college in Wilmington actually. I don't have the funds for sandblasting, so it will be done the old fashioned hard way.
I tried getting the other hub off the axle so I could pull it out of the frame, but the hub is stuck bad. Tried a 3 jaw puller and it just shattered the flange on the hub. So I guess I will have to cut the end of the shaft off and then pull it out. Luckily a new one is only 50 bucks.
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Sandblasting is cheaper than you think! I had a whole solid rear axle for my car sandblasted for $70. I would guess sandblasting that frame would be about $50.
Anyway, nothing wrong with doing it with a grinder and some elbow grease, but getting into those crevices will be a challenge.
Good luck, I'll be waiting to see it driving around.
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