?? on tires/lift for stock fleet motor

swerve77 · 03-10-2016, 11:19 AM

Hi guys,

I have a 1996 EZGO TXT DCS that I have started to take apart to do some work on.

Looking at the motor I see I have a stock fleet motor.

I have ordered 2G battery cables, among other things, as one of my changes so far.

If I leave everything else stock, would I be OK with a 3" lift and 20-10-10 tires?

If not what would/should be upgraded?

Thanks for all of the help!

harleychief · 03-10-2016, 12:47 PM

Swerve from what I've read the F-N-R switch, the controller and the solenoid are what most people are replacing on a DCS.

swerve77 · 03-10-2016, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harleychief

Swerve from what I've read the F-N-R switch, the controller and the solenoid are what most people are replacing on a DCS.

That is what I was afraid of. I was hoping to avoid those upgrades by not going to such a big lift/tire.

I guess if those upgrades are not avoidable then I will have to just consider going bigger.

Sir Nuke · 03-10-2016, 12:59 PM

actually, you can get away with a MAX 20" tire on a stock controller set-up, and you should be able to get away with 20" WITHOUT a lift as well.

swerve77 · 03-10-2016, 01:10 PM

I am upgrading the shocks to HD coil overs so I figure just that upgrade will "lift" it some?

JohnnieB · 03-10-2016, 03:16 PM

The F/R switch does not have to be replaced when you upgrade a DCS cart.

With both DCS and PDS carts, the actual Forward/Reverse switching is done inside the controller. All the external switch does is tell the controller what to do.

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Even if you stick to short tires (20" or less), the DCS controller was a poor design and will most likely fail in the not so distant future, so it is almost inevitable that you will be replacing the controller.

The taller the tires, the more torque loss, so keep that in mind when buying tires. Also steer clear of tires whose maximum inflation pressure is less than 10 PSI, they will cost you even more torque than what is lost by the height alone.

swerve77 · 03-10-2016, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnieB

The F/R switch does not have to be replaced when you upgrade a DCS cart.

With both DCS and PDS carts, the actual Forward/Reverse switching is done inside the controller. All the external switch does is tell the controller what to do.

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Even if you stick to short tires (20" or less), the DCS controller was a poor design and will most likely fail in the not so distant future, so it is almost inevitable that you will be replacing the controller.

The taller the tires, the more torque loss, so keep that in mind when buying tires. Also steer clear of tires whose maximum inflation pressure is less than 10 PSI, they will cost you even more torque than what is lost by the height alone.

Thanks for your input JohnnieB!

Sounds like I just need to bite the bullet and upgrade the controller and motor cables.

JohnnieB · 03-10-2016, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by swerve77

Thanks for your input JohnnieB!

Sounds like I just need to bite the bullet and upgrade the controller and motor cables.

Cables, Controller and Solenoid.

scottyb · 03-10-2016, 03:34 PM

These are good carts to upgrade. Get yourself a 400a DCX or XCT controller upgrade and you won't be able to wipe the grin off your face for a week

swerve77 · 03-10-2016, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyb

These are good carts to upgrade. Get yourself a 400a DCX or XCT controller upgrade and you won't be able to wipe the grin off your face for a week

Funny, I was literally just about to type you an email!

One additional question on this though. Since I am putting 2G cables on batteries should I do 2G from the motor as well?

03-10-2016, 11:19 AM	#1
swerve77 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 15	?? on tires/lift for stock fleet motor Hi guys, I have a 1996 EZGO TXT DCS that I have started to take apart to do some work on. Looking at the motor I see I have a stock fleet motor. I have ordered 2G battery cables, among other things, as one of my changes so far. If I leave everything else stock, would I be OK with a 3" lift and 20-10-10 tires? If not what would/should be upgraded? Thanks for all of the help!
swerve77 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 15

03-10-2016, 12:47 PM	#2
harleychief Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Diamondhead, MS Posts: 107	Re: ?? on tires/lift for stock fleet motor Swerve from what I've read the F-N-R switch, the controller and the solenoid are what most people are replacing on a DCS.

03-10-2016, 12:59 PM	#4
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia, Texas Posts: 17,998	Re: ?? on tires/lift for stock fleet motor actually, you can get away with a MAX 20" tire on a stock controller set-up, and you should be able to get away with 20" WITHOUT a lift as well.

03-10-2016, 01:10 PM	#5
swerve77 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 15	Re: ?? on tires/lift for stock fleet motor I am upgrading the shocks to HD coil overs so I figure just that upgrade will "lift" it some?
swerve77 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 15

03-10-2016, 03:16 PM	#6
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: ?? on tires/lift for stock fleet motor The F/R switch does not have to be replaced when you upgrade a DCS cart. With both DCS and PDS carts, the actual Forward/Reverse switching is done inside the controller. All the external switch does is tell the controller what to do. ------------ Even if you stick to short tires (20" or less), the DCS controller was a poor design and will most likely fail in the not so distant future, so it is almost inevitable that you will be replacing the controller. The taller the tires, the more torque loss, so keep that in mind when buying tires. Also steer clear of tires whose maximum inflation pressure is less than 10 PSI, they will cost you even more torque than what is lost by the height alone.

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03-10-2016, 03:34 PM	#9
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: ?? on tires/lift for stock fleet motor These are good carts to upgrade. Get yourself a 400a DCX or XCT controller upgrade and you won't be able to wipe the grin off your face for a week

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