2007 txt new shocks, springs still leans 3/4" left

beach cart · 01-21-2015, 09:50 PM

I have a 2007 txt that has 8 batts and a long travel front end. The problem with new springs (2 leaf original type) and shocks all new bushings. The lean on left is approx 3/4" difference left to right side, measured at wheel well and rear seat step.

I will measure from different points tomorrow to verify, I may be nuts but though the new stuff raised overall height 1/2" the lean instead 1/2" with old hardware now its 3/4"

I checked frame quickly and saw nothing, will crawl it over tomorrow. I am stomped. Any particular place or things to look for. The ride is great.

sportcoupe · 01-22-2015, 05:10 AM

Swap rear leaf springs side to side.

beach cart · 01-22-2015, 07:52 AM

I did that with the old springs, no difference. Why should I swap new springs, they are both brand new. Sitting on a bench they were identical.

kgsc · 01-22-2015, 10:02 AM

so the difference is at the rear ? Try measuring from the spring mount at the front to the upper spring mount at the rear on each side. It is possible the cart got kissed by another cart in the past and slightly bent the frame. Are the rear shackles the same angle ?

scottyb · 01-22-2015, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kgsc

so the difference is at the rear ? Try measuring from the spring mount at the front to the upper spring mount at the rear on each side. It is possible the cart got kissed by another cart in the past and slightly bent the frame. Are the rear shackles the same angle ?

Agreed - closely inspect front and rear spring mounts. AND TIRE PRESSURES

DaveTM · 01-22-2015, 12:51 PM

Which ever side is higher.....put a case of beer on it. Nobody will ever notice the lean....but they will notice the beer.

scottyb · 01-22-2015, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveTM

Which ever side is higher.....put a case of beer on it. Nobody will ever notice the lean....but they will notice the beer.

That a way the more you drink the more it leans and less you will care?

sportcoupe · 01-22-2015, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beach cart

I did that with the old springs, no difference. Why should I swap new springs, they are both brand new. Sitting on a bench they were identical.

Did you drive it at all since installing brand new springs? If so the drivers side is settled a bit more then the passenger side and will never equal out unless you swap springs.

beach cart · 01-22-2015, 10:16 PM

Sportcoupe, I understand what you mean about the springs now and will plan and do that. Also guys I will measure the spring mounts in the back, measuring at front is not possible, i have Jakes long travel on the front. Tire pressure will be checked, I'm pretty good checking it every week.

After all the above, guess the beer fix maybe only thing left. I will report back after all checks. Thanks

beach cart · 01-22-2015, 10:25 PM

I guess, I'm a slow kgsc. I will pick same point on from both sides and do the measurements.

01-21-2015, 09:50 PM	#1
beach cart Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL Posts: 606	2007 txt new shocks, springs still leans 3/4" left I have a 2007 txt that has 8 batts and a long travel front end. The problem with new springs (2 leaf original type) and shocks all new bushings. The lean on left is approx 3/4" difference left to right side, measured at wheel well and rear seat step. I will measure from different points tomorrow to verify, I may be nuts but though the new stuff raised overall height 1/2" the lean instead 1/2" with old hardware now its 3/4" I checked frame quickly and saw nothing, will crawl it over tomorrow. I am stomped. Any particular place or things to look for. The ride is great.

01-22-2015, 05:10 AM	#2
sportcoupe Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 2,760	Re: 2007 txt new shocks, springs still leans 3/4" left Swap rear leaf springs side to side.

01-22-2015, 10:02 AM	#4
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,187	Re: 2007 txt new shocks, springs still leans 3/4" left so the difference is at the rear ? Try measuring from the spring mount at the front to the upper spring mount at the rear on each side. It is possible the cart got kissed by another cart in the past and slightly bent the frame. Are the rear shackles the same angle ?

01-22-2015, 12:51 PM	#6
DaveTM Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southwestern Pa. Posts: 6,215	Re: 2007 txt new shocks, springs still leans 3/4" left Which ever side is higher.....put a case of beer on it. Nobody will ever notice the lean....but they will notice the beer.

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01-22-2015, 07:52 AM	#3
beach cart Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL Posts: 606	I did that with the old springs, no difference. Why should I swap new springs, they are both brand new. Sitting on a bench they were identical.

01-22-2015, 10:16 PM	#9
beach cart Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL Posts: 606	Sportcoupe, I understand what you mean about the springs now and will plan and do that. Also guys I will measure the spring mounts in the back, measuring at front is not possible, i have Jakes long travel on the front. Tire pressure will be checked, I'm pretty good checking it every week. After all the above, guess the beer fix maybe only thing left. I will report back after all checks. Thanks

01-22-2015, 10:25 PM	#10
beach cart Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL Posts: 606	I guess, I'm a slow kgsc. I will pick same point on from both sides and do the measurements.