Shop pics are always welcome!

well I warped out the keyways on the shafting a couple weeks ago, and have since put together and machined a new shaft design.

I guess I should believe the computer next time
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/...psc17ae0tu.jpg

The new design has permanently welded on brake and sprocket mount and splined cv hub connections allowing the bearings to be removed if necessary. The shaft is now 1 3/8 inches thick and was made out of two of these to save machine time: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291121564506...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT. They are coupled by a precision bored collar in the center so both ends are splined. The CV adapters were bored to accept splined couplers matching the shaft and welded to them. the sprocket and brake hubs were bored to near perfect angular runout before being welded to the shaft.

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/...psztqpsfgt.jpg

Doesn't seem to have any issue chirping the sticky automotive snow tires when cornering on pavement. or ripping full throttle 2nd gear doughnuts on gravel. Soon I will take it to the dunes for a real test, just need to do some serious upgrades to the trailer :)

That is a work of art. I never thought of buying splined shafts like that; good to know they're available.


Will it be a big deal to remove the rotor when it requires replacement?


BTW, loving your YouTube channel! :D

Thanks! I hope to have some good buggy content posted in the next couple weeks.

No it shouldn't be a very big deal, the flange for the cv will slide off the splines once the set screw is removed and the bearing will also slide off the shaft so wouldn't be too big of a deal. The sprocket is the same process for replacement

I spent the day adding rails to my shitty trailer to allow the buggy to park on it, so it can now go fun places.

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/...psrci2vl0d.jpg

Finally a real ride video...

https://youtu.be/mjoXgcs5fhs

Awesome! The suspension looks like it's working really well. Where were you riding?

copper river delta Alaska

Wow!
 

Nice work! Inboard brakes tons of travel done on the cheap! Diy at its best. beautiful & amazing.

Gh