I see that a good percentage of builders use KART SPINDLES. I'm getting ready to order parts for my front axle build and just want to make sure I don't order the "WRONG" spindles.
Is their any one specific KART mfg that seems to have the best spindle??
Look for something with a hardened axle spindle...watch out for the ones with the "ball" welded to king pin tube, tend to be a bit softer and bendable) bearings are nice, brass bushings are OK and stay away from plastic bushings...
Also...upon building a front axle, need to know ball park settings for initial...
CAMBER
CASTER
TOE
And how much kingpin inclination(sp?) is ideal?
Thats gonna depend on the type of spindles you get and how much if any kingpin inclination they have to start..
If you get a basic "T" or perpendicular spindle, start with (from sitting on mower):
Camber R-3*, L-1 1/2*
Caster R 7* positive and L 13* positive
Toe Dead nuts 0 or maybe 1/8" out (depends on track)
These again are Initial setups I use for a "T" type spindle as the caster effect builds on the initial camber... on an inclined kingpin, the geometry and climbing effect is different and I believe the settings are just a little different all the way around...George did a write up on the EC axle, which I stickied on top this page, but there was a deeper discussion in another thread..
I'll see if I can dig it up...I'm gonna run the EC spindles on my new FX so I need to find those anyway..