96 ds club car rear tires rubbing fender

Fairlee · 05-23-2018, 03:50 PM

Hey all,

I am new to this forum and have been searching around.

I just bought a 96 DS with rear seat. I have noticed the rear wheels are rubbing a bit of the fender. I don’t want to send a lot on this older cart. I have been reading that heavy duty springs will solve is issue but was wondering if I can just install shock extensions fix rear tires rubbing?

Thanks

NoleFan4Ever · 05-23-2018, 07:21 PM

Usually it takes the rear springs to give you the needed height for tire clearance.

Redbeardcc · 05-24-2018, 09:19 AM

I agree with NoleFan, new springs should do it. Shock extensions only will just bottom out leaving you no suspension. If you only need a little bit you could try making longer rear hangers or if you need more, flip the rear end and mount it under the springs. Probably not the best idea, just trying to give you options.

Fairlee · 05-24-2018, 04:00 PM

Thanks for the replies

sidewalkman · 05-24-2018, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fairlee

Thanks for the replies

Don't go with HD spring, just replace the stock ones. HD are like riding on cement!

dean.isbell · 05-25-2018, 07:12 AM

I got Heavy springs from Buggies Unlimited. They weren’t real expensive and they work well.

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TexTurbo · 05-25-2018, 09:27 AM

Here is what fixed mine.... and cheap enough....

Just check to see if your shackles are straight or offset and order appropriately.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CLUB-CAR-DS...0AAOSwMtxXtHlX

Raystar57 · 05-25-2018, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexTurbo

Here is what fixed mine.... and cheap enough....

Just check to see if your shackles are straight or offset and order appropriately.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CLUB-CAR-DS...0AAOSwMtxXtHlX

I think the offset is for gas and straight is for electric.

I made these 2in longer than stock. Should give about 1 3/4in lift.
I added shock extenders also.

05-23-2018, 03:50 PM	#1
Fairlee Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 2	96 ds club car rear tires rubbing fender Hey all, I am new to this forum and have been searching around. I just bought a 96 DS with rear seat. I have noticed the rear wheels are rubbing a bit of the fender. I don’t want to send a lot on this older cart. I have been reading that heavy duty springs will solve is issue but was wondering if I can just install shock extensions fix rear tires rubbing? Thanks
Fairlee Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 2

05-23-2018, 07:21 PM	#2
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: 96 ds club car rear tires rubbing fender Usually it takes the rear springs to give you the needed height for tire clearance.

05-24-2018, 09:19 AM	#3
Redbeardcc Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 43	Re: 96 ds club car rear tires rubbing fender I agree with NoleFan, new springs should do it. Shock extensions only will just bottom out leaving you no suspension. If you only need a little bit you could try making longer rear hangers or if you need more, flip the rear end and mount it under the springs. Probably not the best idea, just trying to give you options.

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Fairlee Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 2	Re: 96 ds club car rear tires rubbing fender Thanks for the replies
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05-25-2018, 07:12 AM	#6
dean.isbell Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 12	Re: 96 ds club car rear tires rubbing fender I got Heavy springs from Buggies Unlimited. They weren’t real expensive and they work well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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05-25-2018, 09:27 AM	#7
TexTurbo Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Liberty Hill, Texas Posts: 472	Re: 96 ds club car rear tires rubbing fender Here is what fixed mine.... and cheap enough.... Just check to see if your shackles are straight or offset and order appropriately. https://www.ebay.com/itm/CLUB-CAR-DS...0AAOSwMtxXtHlX

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