A arm vs spindle lift kits

thoma015 · 07-10-2015, 11:40 PM

I'm shopping for a 4 to 6" lift kit for my 2008 turf 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a spindle lift vs an a-arm set up?

Don't really need anything crazy, just want to be able to jump a curb without getting high centered.

TahoeDawgZ71 · 07-11-2015, 12:42 AM

A-Arm lifts give you far more control and a much better steering feel. Spindle lifts have the tendency to wander all over the road while driving. Lots of people like spindle lifts because they're easy to install, but if you don't mind spending the money, get a good A-Arm lift kit and you'll be glad you did.

thoma015 · 08-10-2015, 11:24 PM

I'm a little confused if this will fit my 2008 Turf 2. My cart has the silver dust caps but the year range in the description doesn't match up.

Jake's double A-arm lift kit (4" lift). Accepts up to 23x10.5-12 tire. Club Car gas 82-96.5 DS w/metal deust covers on front hubs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012BQ0IHU..._lGxYvbH8V7JMP

TahoeDawgZ71 · 08-11-2015, 09:51 AM

All Carryall vehicles have metal dust caps. The rear is crucial though as they changed designs in 1997. You need to make sure the year range is correct for your year.

paintdude96 · 08-11-2015, 10:12 AM

I really like my Spindle lift . I can clear a 5 gallon bucket with my 27" tire rides really good too

BLACK DEATH · 08-11-2015, 08:07 PM

So a jakes spindle lift isn't any good either?

TahoeDawgZ71 · 08-11-2015, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK DEATH

So a jakes spindle lift isn't any good either?

Sure it's good, but a double A Arm lit kit is better

BLACK DEATH · 08-11-2015, 08:33 PM

True, and a 4" a arm from jakes is about the same price a spindle lift from jakes.
Will the jakes spindle walk or wander like you say?

TahoeDawgZ71 · 08-11-2015, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK DEATH

True, and a 4" a arm from jakes is about the same price a spindle lift from jakes.
Will the jakes spindle walk or wander like you say?

I've never seen a spindle lift that didn't do it. They just don't have the extra support that the double a arms do.

N2snow2 · 08-11-2015, 08:37 PM

I have a double A arm 7 inch lift on my Yamaha and my buddy has a spindle lift on his ez go and I have to say that it's a world of difference the double A arm is the way to go more stable off road. And street just my 2 cents...

07-10-2015, 11:40 PM	#1
thoma015 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 25	A arm vs spindle lift kits I'm shopping for a 4 to 6" lift kit for my 2008 turf 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a spindle lift vs an a-arm set up? Don't really need anything crazy, just want to be able to jump a curb without getting high centered.

07-11-2015, 12:42 AM	#2
TahoeDawgZ71 revolutiongolfcars.com Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia Posts: 10,224	Re: A arm vs spindle lift kits A-Arm lifts give you far more control and a much better steering feel. Spindle lifts have the tendency to wander all over the road while driving. Lots of people like spindle lifts because they're easy to install, but if you don't mind spending the money, get a good A-Arm lift kit and you'll be glad you did.

08-10-2015, 11:24 PM	#3
thoma015 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 25	Re: A arm vs spindle lift kits I'm a little confused if this will fit my 2008 Turf 2. My cart has the silver dust caps but the year range in the description doesn't match up. Jake's double A-arm lift kit (4" lift). Accepts up to 23x10.5-12 tire. Club Car gas 82-96.5 DS w/metal deust covers on front hubs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012BQ0IHU..._lGxYvbH8V7JMP

08-11-2015, 09:51 AM	#4
TahoeDawgZ71 revolutiongolfcars.com Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia Posts: 10,224	Re: A arm vs spindle lift kits All Carryall vehicles have metal dust caps. The rear is crucial though as they changed designs in 1997. You need to make sure the year range is correct for your year.

08-11-2015, 10:12 AM	#5
paintdude96 Been Wild Since Day 1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Port Wentworth GA Posts: 778	Re: A arm vs spindle lift kits I really like my Spindle lift . I can clear a 5 gallon bucket with my 27" tire rides really good too

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08-11-2015, 08:07 PM	#6
BLACK DEATH Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 1,644	Re: A arm vs spindle lift kits So a jakes spindle lift isn't any good either?

08-11-2015, 08:33 PM	#8
BLACK DEATH Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 1,644	Re: A arm vs spindle lift kits True, and a 4" a arm from jakes is about the same price a spindle lift from jakes. Will the jakes spindle walk or wander like you say?

08-11-2015, 08:37 PM	#10
N2snow2 Getting Wild Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 134	Re: A arm vs spindle lift kits I have a double A arm 7 inch lift on my Yamaha and my buddy has a spindle lift on his ez go and I have to say that it's a world of difference the double A arm is the way to go more stable off road. And street just my 2 cents...

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