hi i don't get how go kart steering works. I need to know because i'm trying to make one but I am stumped by the steering process. Will someone please explain how the pitman arm and tie rods work? Thank you.|||On modern race karts they use Ackermann steering, however if you are making your own I will advise it old-skool.
The wheels are connected to stub axles, which have bearings in the top and bottom for a kingpin bolt to go through. They have an arm which sticks out backwards, on each side of the kart. A tie rod then connects the arms to an arm at the bottom of the steering tube. Use rose joints at either end of the tie rods, this will make connecting it easier, and it also means there is some adjustment in length so that the wheels point in a straight line.
http://www.limestonemedia.com/how-to-plans/go-kart-steering-plans.htm this should give you some ideas
http://www.smartkartparts.com/images/steeringpackage.jpg - frankly it might be easier to buy something like this!
Hope this helps! MJ
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