Thursday, 08 December 2011 10:24

Rear Axle Height Adjustment

Written by  John Mueller
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In this picture we are looking at the kart from the rear, and the third bearing is located on the left (more commonly called the center bearing). Click to enlarge. In this picture we are looking at the kart from the rear, and the third bearing is located on the left (more commonly called the center bearing). Click to enlarge.

Adjusting the rear axle height changes the center of gravity (cg) on the kart, when you raise the axle this lowers the cg on the chassis.  Lowering the rear axle will then raise the cg on the chassis.

Setup Tip: My kart two wheels, or raises the inside rear wheel by an excessive amount in the corners

In this case raise the rear axle up, do this by loosening the bolts on all axle bearings.  Some chassis will have keyed holes with three positions making it easy to move up or down in steps.  If you chassis has keyed holes you will need to fully remove the bolts.

Setup Tip: The rear of my kart slides/oversteers upon entry of the corner

Lower the rear axle using the steps above, this will give you more ride height in the rear.  (Most chassis builders recommend starting in the full bottom hole on ride height)

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