Bull Frog Go Kart

Back in 2003 to 2004 J. Henry posted the following plans for free. The plans were on JMHKarts.com
which is no longer a valid site.

Since they were freely posted before the site shut down, they will have no problems being freely posted
now. I have no way to contact the originator of the plans.

Enjoy the plans, share the plans, and give a special thanks to J. Henry, whoever and wherever he may
be.

Jim
 89.5"

26" 24" 28"

11.5"
12"

Weld All Joints (typ.)

Lower Frame Material
1.5" X 1.5" X 1/8" Hollow
Square Tube (typ.)
24" 21"

106°

10.5" 4"
12"
164°

Lower Frame Layout Page

Scale: 1" = 1' 1
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 89-1/2"

45° Main Frame Rail (2 items)

29-1/4"
24" 24"

45° 45° 82° 53°

45° 82°

Rear Frame Cross (1 Item) Side Rail (2 Items) Forward Side Rail (2 Items)

21"

10-1/2"

Main Frame Supports (3 Items) Middle Side Support (2 items)

Side Rail Forward Side Rail

4" Main Frame Rear Side Forward

Middle Side Support
Rail Support Side Support
45°

53°
Rear Frame Main
12" Cross Frame
Supports
Rear Side Support (2 Items) Forward Side Support (2 Items)

Lower Frame Components

Not To Scale
Lower Frame Components Page
Scale: 1" = 1' 2
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 26" 24" 44.5"

155° 164°

Upper Lower Frame Material

115°
1.5" X 1.5" X 1/8" Hollow
Square Tube (typ.) 106°

24" 48" 22"

106°

115°

155° 164°

Weld All Joints (typ.)

Upper Frame Layout Page

Scale: 1" = 1' 3
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 28 - 5/8" 46 - 3/8"

57° 53°
78° 82°

Forward Side Rail (2 Items)

Rear Side Rail (2 Items)

24" 22"

82° 53° 53°

78°

Side Rail (2 Items) Forward Cross Rail (1 Item)

Side Rail

Rear Side Rail Forward

24" Side Rail

57° 57°
Forward Cross Rail

Rear Cross Rail

Rear Cross Rail (1 Item)

Upper Frame Components

Not To Scale
Upper Frame Components Page
Scale: 1" = 1' 4
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 Axle Beam Detail
Top
See Spindle Cradle Detail
Bottom
Front Axle Beam 3" X 1 -1/2" X 1/8"
Mild Steel Rectangular Hollow Tube

34"

Axle Beam - Perspective view

1-1/2" Axle Beam - Top View
Note:
The axle beam angles and the spindle
3" 85° See Note 85°
cradle details provided here are only
to be used if you are using the EZ-GO
Golf Cart spindle and hub assembly. 3"
You will have to make adjustments Axle Beam - End View
on the axle beam to best suit the
spindle and hub assembly you choose 34"
to use.
Axle Beam - Front View

Dia. = 7/8" R= 1/2" Spindle Cradle Detail (see note)

1"
2"
2"
4"
1"
Spindle Cradle - Top View
Spindle Cradle - End View
2.-3/4" Spindle Cradle
Perspective View
4" 1/4"
Front Axle/ Spindle Cradle Detail Page
Scale: 1" = 1' 5
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 5"

17"

34"

Weld all Sides (Typ.)

5"

Axle Beam

Lower Frame

Lower frame Front Axle Beam

Bottom Flush With
Bottom Of Frame

Axle Beam Placement Page

Scale: 1" = 1' 6
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 Upper frame

Rear Upright Support

Middle Upright Support

Middle Upright Bracing
Forward Upright Support

Lower frame Front Axle Beam

Placement of Upright Supports on Lower Frame

18" 10-1/2"

81°
81°

Rear Upright Supports Middle Upright Supports

(2 Items) (2 Items) Axle Beam

14-7/8" 2-11/16"

45° 45° 81°

Middle Upright Bracing Forward Upright Support Upright Supports Page

(2 Items) (2 Items) Scale: 1" = 1' 7
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8-1/2" See Note 1
6"
Important:
Do not weld these pieces in at
this time if you plan on using the 16"
adjustable motor mount. Please Fully weld to frame (typ)
refer to the motor mount drawing. See Note 2

8-1/2" See Note 1

24-1/2"
Note 1:
The placement of these engine mount rails
Engine Mount Rails (2) are for use with the adjustable engine mount
set up and are subject to change for your
specific engine and drive system set up.
11-5/8"
Note 2:
The placement of these Rack and Pinion
Mounts are based on the recommended
97° Hyundai Excel Non Power Assisted Rack
and Pinion. Placement will have to be de-
97°
termined by the builder for any other
substituted rack and pinion solution.
Rack and Pinion Mount Bars (2)

Lower frame Front Axle Beam

Bottom Flush With
Bottom Of Frame

R& P and Engine Rails (optional) Page

Material:
Approx. 50" of 1.25"X1.25"X1/8" Square Steel Tube Scale: 1" = 1' 8
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 35-3/4"
4.625"

R=4" @ Centerline
(Typ.)

1.25"X 0.95" Mild Steel Tubing

See Cross Bar Below

46" 46"
41.3/8"

22" To Center of Cross Bar

1.25"
45"
Main Roll Bar Hoop Side View
Main Roll Bar Hoop Front View

Notes:

43-3/4" Leave the ends indicated approx. 1/2" longer

than indicated on plans during fabrication. Cut
and notch ends only after test fitting parts into
See Note their final positions.
Notch ends with a tube notcher or test fit and
1.25"X 0.95" Mild Steel Tubing notch to fit with an angle grinder and file.
Middle Lower Cross Bar All roll bar material is 1.25"o.d.x095" Mild Steel
Tubing

Main Roll Bar Hoop Page

Scale: 1" = 1' 9
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 R=4"
30-1/2"

See Note

27-5/8"
142°

43-3/4"

R=4"

7-1/2"

81°
R=4"
See Note
22"
21-1/2" 124° 3-1/2"

Rear Cross Bar See Note

32"
Notes:
124°
Middle Overhead Cross Bar See Note Leave the ends indicated approx. 1-2 Inches longer
than indicated on plans during fabrication. Cut
and notch ends only after test fitting parts into
their final positions.
20" Notch ends with a tube notcher or test fit and
notch to fit with an angle grinder and file.
All roll bar material is 1.25"o.d.x095" Mild Steel
Front Cross Bar See Note Tubing

Roll Bar Components Page

Scale: 1" = 1' 10
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 30"

Middle Overhead Cross Bar

Rear Cross Bar Middle Lower Cross Bar

7-1/2"
upper frame 26-5/8"

12-1/2" Front Cross Bar

22" 5"

Lower Frame

Side Roll Bar Placement Page

Scale: 1" = 1' 11
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 Main Roll Bar Hoop

Middle Overhead Cross Bar

Rear Cross Bar Front Cross Bar

Overhead Roll Bar Placement Page

Scale: 1" = 1' 12
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 11"

8-1/2"
13" Steel
Jack Shaft

4-1/2"
8-1/2"

42" Flexpruf Steel Axle

Standard 2" ends Stepped
to 3/4" Threaded end. Axle Beam
42" overall length
Lower Frame

Jack Shaft Bearing

Heavy Duty Self Locking
Pillow Block Bearing - 3/4" I.D.

Main Axle Bearing Lower frame Front Axle Beam

Heavy Duty Self Locking Bottom Flush With
Pillow Block Bearing - 1" I.D. Bottom Of Frame

Jack Shaft Layout Page

Scale: 1" = 1' 13
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 Chain Tensioner Details Page
Scale: 1" = 1' 14
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