Buggy Rear Axle almost done (pictures)

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The buggy's drive train is almost done. I welded up an alum diff housing and I finally finished making my custom differential stub axles with VW Type 2 Drive flanges. I'm using Porsche 924 type 4 CV joints and Porsche 944 drive stub axles. I'll start building the rear suspension this weekend.

http://www.bbssystem.com/buggy/drive1.jpg

http://www.bbssystem.com/buggy/drive2.jpg

http://www.bbssystem.com/buggy/drive3.jpg

-Adrian

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If that's a close to stock size Suzuki sprocket, and if that tire is about the same diameter as the bikes rear tire, I'm guessing some very exiting speeds. At the least over a hundred. In third gear.



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Gene

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by topct:
If that's a close to stock size Suzuki sprocket, and if that tire is about the same diameter as the bikes rear tire, I'm guessing some very exiting speeds. At the least over a hundred. In third gear.

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I have a 45 tooth sprocket on there right now. The original sprocket was around 38 teeth or something. I'll take a picture of the original sprocket this weekend. The buggy tires are probably a little smaller. I think the tires on there now are only 20" high.

I wanted to go with a 50+ tooth sprocket but I decided to try 45 teeth since I already had lots of #530 45 tooth sprockets from my supercross bike. If I need more torque, I'll go with a smaller front sprocket later if needed.

I probably won't be exceeding 50+ MPH so I might end up going with a much bigger rear sprocket and a smaller front sprocket (A stunt set). But I'm saving all of the tweeking fun for later http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net//wink.gif

-Adrian

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Finally, I get a clear shot of the printing on the pipe you're using. It really does say "CHINA HEAT". http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net//biggrin.gif

That's quite a project. I'm impressed with your work and your ambition. Did you make real drawings, sketches, or just use the TLAR approach?

Roger

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Yup, China Heat. It's SCH-40 Home Depot pipe 1" ID, and around 1.375" OD. 10' Lengths cost $12. The entire frame will cost less than $150.

I'm just designing the buggy as I go along but I have a complete picture in my head.

-Adrian

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Home depot schedule 40 black pipe...man its the way to go! I've been using 1/2" for all of my go-karts and i think the most expensive frame cost me about $60. It welds nice, bends nice, its cheap and easy to get!

That is a really hot vehicle! http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net//biggrin.gif I always thought it'd be cool to take a motorcycle engine and drive train to a go-kart or dune buggy! Thats really neat! Looks like you really took your time with everything! It really is terrific!