A word to the wise !!

InVision · 05-12-2014, 05:24 PM

Folks when you buy a cart with kit installed, check the under carriage very carefully. We had a noise when we approached the gutter up to the driveway, kind of a creaking sound. I completely check the lift kit and found that 2 of the 5 bolts in the front end which attached the kit to the frame were not installed. Installed the missing bolts and now solid as a rock.

It is always a good idea to do a complete pre-flight of every bolt under your cart, especially when you did not install.

Be safe !!

M

05-12-2014, 05:50 PM

InVision · 05-12-2014, 05:54 PM

Oh goodness CTD did I do something wrong again?? Sorry it might be obvious to seasoned folks like you, but since a few of us are novices I thought I might mention it.

M

05-12-2014, 05:56 PM

nothing wrong ...my way of saying good job !!! it's always a good idea to post thoughts and ideas !!!

InVision · 05-12-2014, 06:02 PM

Ok thanks. My wife just drove the cart and said it seemed much better. It made a noticeable difference. Hoping my experience may help a fellow cart-er !!

M

pachanga90 · 05-12-2014, 07:06 PM

A regular look-over is good to do,no matter how long you own a cart.Small issues can become catastrophic failures quickly in the right circumstances,especially if you run it hard.

Csimpler · 05-12-2014, 07:35 PM

I agree completely. I bought mine from a dealer who rebuilds them for street carts. Supposedly they checked it over before delivery. I had all intentions of a frame off restoration so I used it for a couple of months last fall before starting the rebuild. When I started I removed the front body and went right to the suspension. Much to my surprise right front kingpin nut was not even finger tight.
Check every nut and bolt early on.

Curtis

caokgafamily · 05-13-2014, 07:49 AM

Measure twice cut once.

ncsupickle · 05-17-2014, 11:54 AM

I just checked my Jake's double A-arm suspension a few days ago and found the center grade 8 bolt head was sheared off. The top leaf spring had shifted to one side. A quick trip to lowes and I'm back in business.

05-12-2014, 05:24 PM	#1
InVision Crazy Buggy Wild !! Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Destin, Florida Posts: 596	A word to the wise !! Folks when you buy a cart with kit installed, check the under carriage very carefully. We had a noise when we approached the gutter up to the driveway, kind of a creaking sound. I completely check the lift kit and found that 2 of the 5 bolts in the front end which attached the kit to the frame were not installed. Installed the missing bolts and now solid as a rock. It is always a good idea to do a complete pre-flight of every bolt under your cart, especially when you did not install. Be safe !! M

05-12-2014, 05:50 PM	#2
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05-12-2014, 05:54 PM	#3
InVision Crazy Buggy Wild !! Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Destin, Florida Posts: 596	Re: A word to the wise !! Oh goodness CTD did I do something wrong again?? Sorry it might be obvious to seasoned folks like you, but since a few of us are novices I thought I might mention it. M

05-12-2014, 05:56 PM	#4
crash test dummy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A word to the wise !! nothing wrong ...my way of saying good job !!! it's always a good idea to post thoughts and ideas !!!
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05-12-2014, 06:02 PM	#5
InVision Crazy Buggy Wild !! Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Destin, Florida Posts: 596	Re: A word to the wise !! Ok thanks. My wife just drove the cart and said it seemed much better. It made a noticeable difference. Hoping my experience may help a fellow cart-er !! M

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05-12-2014, 07:06 PM	#6
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: A word to the wise !! A regular look-over is good to do,no matter how long you own a cart.Small issues can become catastrophic failures quickly in the right circumstances,especially if you run it hard.

05-12-2014, 07:35 PM	#7
Csimpler Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 69	Re: A word to the wise !! I agree completely. I bought mine from a dealer who rebuilds them for street carts. Supposedly they checked it over before delivery. I had all intentions of a frame off restoration so I used it for a couple of months last fall before starting the rebuild. When I started I removed the front body and went right to the suspension. Much to my surprise right front kingpin nut was not even finger tight. Check every nut and bolt early on. Curtis
Csimpler Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 69

05-13-2014, 07:49 AM	#8
caokgafamily Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ga Posts: 740	Re: A word to the wise !! Measure twice cut once.

05-17-2014, 11:54 AM	#9
ncsupickle Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 8	Re: A word to the wise !! I just checked my Jake's double A-arm suspension a few days ago and found the center grade 8 bolt head was sheared off. The top leaf spring had shifted to one side. A quick trip to lowes and I'm back in business.