To Shock or not to Shock

Jonathan08 · 08-10-2018, 09:39 AM

I have a 2002 Ezgo Txt PDS 36V. It is not lifted. The cart seems to be a little bit of a rough ride, could be the way they all ride with factory shocks not sure. But I was wondering if I buy new shocks will I get a much smoother ride? I want to lift the cart but will not be doing that for a while. So does anyone know if I will get a smoother ride with new shocks, do I need a certain type or brand and I want to be able to use the same shocks I buy now for when I lift the cart later? Or will simply lifting the cart give me a smoother ride? I know that’s a lot of questions but I am simply looking for a way to get a smoother ride. Thanks.

kgsc · 08-10-2018, 09:59 AM

Does it have a rear seat and possibly hd rear springs ? count the number of leafs

Jonathan08 · 08-10-2018, 10:19 AM

It does have a rear seat. I’ll count the leafs when I get home.

Rooster59 · 08-10-2018, 11:17 AM

"Smooth ride" is subjective for each person. Lifting alone won't give you a better ride. These are simple suspension systems. They won't be real smooth even brand new.

If the shocks are more than six or eight years old it can't hurt to replace them. Use rear shocks from a 1972 Pinto from Monroe or Gabriel. If you lift it, except for a long travel kit, these shocks will work with the lift kit too.

kgsc · 08-10-2018, 11:19 AM

A 72 Pinto ? Oh my, I'm not sure I want to curse it

Rooster59 · 08-10-2018, 11:35 AM

At least our fuel tanks are not behind the axle......

But the shocks are a perfect fit and valved about right.

BBBHC · 08-10-2018, 12:10 PM

Rooster59, will those shocks work on a Club Car DS 1992?

Rooster59 · 08-10-2018, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BBBHC

Rooster59, will those shocks work on a Club Car DS 1992?

No idea for a Club Car. Only one friend has a CC, a carryall, and I haven't had to spend any time under his cart. Thankfully he is the one friend who is a mechanic.

We have a Monroe shock spec catalog in one of the stickies in the modified cart area I believe. It lists shock mounting types, closed and extended lengths, etc. Many people have matched up shocks that way. If you do find a physical match try to pick the one that works on the lightest automotive application. You don't want shocks for a 1 ton 4wd pickup.

Jonathan08 · 08-10-2018, 09:28 PM

The cart only has 2 leafs in the rear.

Fegarex · 08-10-2018, 09:34 PM

I just put on a pair of Gabriel 81270 shocks on the front as suggested in another thread. I was hoping for a smoother ride. I got just the opposite. I rattles everything out of the glovebox now. The "almost" didn't fit as well. I think I am going to put them on the rear as I have a seat and could probably use the stiffness there but I think I am going to put an OEM shock on the front.

08-10-2018, 09:39 AM	#1
Jonathan08 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 67	To Shock or not to Shock I have a 2002 Ezgo Txt PDS 36V. It is not lifted. The cart seems to be a little bit of a rough ride, could be the way they all ride with factory shocks not sure. But I was wondering if I buy new shocks will I get a much smoother ride? I want to lift the cart but will not be doing that for a while. So does anyone know if I will get a smoother ride with new shocks, do I need a certain type or brand and I want to be able to use the same shocks I buy now for when I lift the cart later? Or will simply lifting the cart give me a smoother ride? I know that’s a lot of questions but I am simply looking for a way to get a smoother ride. Thanks.
Jonathan08 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 67

08-10-2018, 09:59 AM	#2
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,188	Re: To Shock or not to Shock Does it have a rear seat and possibly hd rear springs ? count the number of leafs

08-10-2018, 10:19 AM	#3
Jonathan08 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 67	Re: To Shock or not to Shock It does have a rear seat. I’ll count the leafs when I get home.
Jonathan08 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 67

08-10-2018, 11:17 AM	#4
Rooster59 Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Central Missouri Posts: 1,955	Re: To Shock or not to Shock "Smooth ride" is subjective for each person. Lifting alone won't give you a better ride. These are simple suspension systems. They won't be real smooth even brand new. If the shocks are more than six or eight years old it can't hurt to replace them. Use rear shocks from a 1972 Pinto from Monroe or Gabriel. If you lift it, except for a long travel kit, these shocks will work with the lift kit too.

08-10-2018, 11:19 AM	#5
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,188	Re: To Shock or not to Shock A 72 Pinto ? Oh my, I'm not sure I want to curse it

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08-10-2018, 11:35 AM	#6
Rooster59 Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Central Missouri Posts: 1,955	Re: To Shock or not to Shock At least our fuel tanks are not behind the axle...... But the shocks are a perfect fit and valved about right.

08-10-2018, 12:10 PM	#7
BBBHC Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,720	Re: To Shock or not to Shock Rooster59, will those shocks work on a Club Car DS 1992?

08-10-2018, 09:28 PM	#9
Jonathan08 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 67	Re: To Shock or not to Shock The cart only has 2 leafs in the rear.
Jonathan08 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 67

08-10-2018, 09:34 PM	#10
Fegarex Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ludington Michigan Posts: 168	Re: To Shock or not to Shock I just put on a pair of Gabriel 81270 shocks on the front as suggested in another thread. I was hoping for a smoother ride. I got just the opposite. I rattles everything out of the glovebox now. The "almost" didn't fit as well. I think I am going to put them on the rear as I have a seat and could probably use the stiffness there but I think I am going to put an OEM shock on the front.

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