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Step 11Ride it around
Well, the buggy is now pretty complete. Hop on and ride it around. Get used to steering with your feet. Get a feel for it. I stomped on mine alot to make sure it was sturdy
One thing that's very important to check for is the travel of the front axle. When you steer all the way in one direction, does the axle hit the support frame, or do the wheels run into the cart body? If the wheels run into the cart body, that's no good--they'll bind easily and that's a good way to flip or skid the cart. If that's the case, you'll want to put in stops to prevent that from happening. I screwed some 2x4 blocks underneath the frame to act as my stops.
The last thing you need is a seat. I made mine out of the remaining plywood and 2x4s, but if I had to do it again, I'd do something else.
The important parts are a backrest to brace against and some side railings to keep you from getting pulled out sideways. You can use whatever kind of seat you like. The wood one worked for me, but I wish I'd kept my seat back lower.
One thing that's very important to check for is the travel of the front axle. When you steer all the way in one direction, does the axle hit the support frame, or do the wheels run into the cart body? If the wheels run into the cart body, that's no good--they'll bind easily and that's a good way to flip or skid the cart. If that's the case, you'll want to put in stops to prevent that from happening. I screwed some 2x4 blocks underneath the frame to act as my stops.
The last thing you need is a seat. I made mine out of the remaining plywood and 2x4s, but if I had to do it again, I'd do something else.
The important parts are a backrest to brace against and some side railings to keep you from getting pulled out sideways. You can use whatever kind of seat you like. The wood one worked for me, but I wish I'd kept my seat back lower.
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