Jakes Z lift or Double a arm?

rls2 · 06-09-2016, 11:58 AM

Have a 07 DS, want to put a mild lift so I can run 20 inch tires. I know there is a big difference in price, but what is everyone's thoughts on the different types of lift? I would like to keep a comfortable ride, and I know the Z lift would still be stock. I just am not to crazy about cutting the frame. Would the double a arm still be a good ride, or are there other problems with this lift. Only looking at something like about 4" of lift. Any other ideas?

Frizbgolf · 06-09-2016, 01:40 PM

I would go with a spindle lift before I even considered a Z lift. But if I was looking for the best ride I would go with the Double A arm lift. Just my opinion.

Springbok · 06-09-2016, 02:13 PM

I run a double A-arm. Rides nice. Although I do run 22" tires on 8" wheels, so I have lots of sidewall cushion.

trainsafe · 06-09-2016, 02:48 PM

I put the Jakes double A arm kit on and my cart runs much smoother than stock.

Clemsoncartguy · 06-09-2016, 05:31 PM

I have a 6" lift that someone built. I think the cart rides very well for lifted

rls2 · 06-09-2016, 08:52 PM

Anyone have preference Jakes vs All Sport?

rls2 · 06-09-2016, 08:55 PM

Have a 07 DS, want to put a mild lift so I can run 20 inch tires. I know there is a big difference in price, but what is everyone's thoughts on the different types of lift? I would like to keep a comfortable ride, and I know the Z lift would still be stock. I just am not to crazy about cutting the frame. Would the double a arm still be a good ride, or are there other problems with this lift. Only looking at something like about 4" of lift. Any other ideas?

meimk · 06-09-2016, 10:01 PM

We commonly do 3" spindle lifts (no cutting, stock suspension travel and geometry) and fit up to 22" tires. It's also generally cheaper than the double A arm lifts to buy the kit. Myself I've never liked the steering "feel" of most of the A arm lifts I've come across. I know feel is very subjective and other's opinions may differ.

Clemsoncartguy · 06-10-2016, 07:21 AM

I think most here seem to vote all sport

flee · 06-10-2016, 12:30 PM

I installed a jakes long travel lift on my 1997 ezgo and love it. It seems to be well made, installed very easily and is very adjustable for height and ride quality.

Foster

06-09-2016, 11:58 AM	#1
rls2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Eastern Missouri Posts: 34	Jakes Z lift or Double a arm? Have a 07 DS, want to put a mild lift so I can run 20 inch tires. I know there is a big difference in price, but what is everyone's thoughts on the different types of lift? I would like to keep a comfortable ride, and I know the Z lift would still be stock. I just am not to crazy about cutting the frame. Would the double a arm still be a good ride, or are there other problems with this lift. Only looking at something like about 4" of lift. Any other ideas?

06-09-2016, 01:40 PM	#2
Frizbgolf Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Picayune, Mississippi Posts: 881	Re: Jakes Z Lift or Double A arm? I would go with a spindle lift before I even considered a Z lift. But if I was looking for the best ride I would go with the Double A arm lift. Just my opinion.

06-09-2016, 02:13 PM	#3
Springbok Photoshop Guy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canal Fulton, OH Posts: 3,845	Re: Jakes Z Lift or Double A arm? I run a double A-arm. Rides nice. Although I do run 22" tires on 8" wheels, so I have lots of sidewall cushion.

06-09-2016, 02:48 PM	#4
trainsafe Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Appleton WI Posts: 83	Re: Jakes Z Lift or Double A arm? I put the Jakes double A arm kit on and my cart runs much smoother than stock.

06-09-2016, 05:31 PM	#5
Clemsoncartguy Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 1,291	Re: Jakes Z Lift or Double A arm? I have a 6" lift that someone built. I think the cart rides very well for lifted

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06-09-2016, 08:52 PM	#6
rls2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Eastern Missouri Posts: 34	Re: Jakes Z Lift or Double A arm? Anyone have preference Jakes vs All Sport?

06-09-2016, 08:55 PM	#7
rls2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Eastern Missouri Posts: 34	Jakes Z lift or Double a arm? Have a 07 DS, want to put a mild lift so I can run 20 inch tires. I know there is a big difference in price, but what is everyone's thoughts on the different types of lift? I would like to keep a comfortable ride, and I know the Z lift would still be stock. I just am not to crazy about cutting the frame. Would the double a arm still be a good ride, or are there other problems with this lift. Only looking at something like about 4" of lift. Any other ideas?

06-09-2016, 10:01 PM	#8
meimk Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 2,823	Re: Jakes Z lift or Double a arm? We commonly do 3" spindle lifts (no cutting, stock suspension travel and geometry) and fit up to 22" tires. It's also generally cheaper than the double A arm lifts to buy the kit. Myself I've never liked the steering "feel" of most of the A arm lifts I've come across. I know feel is very subjective and other's opinions may differ.

06-10-2016, 07:21 AM	#9
Clemsoncartguy Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 1,291	Re: Jakes Z Lift or Double A arm? I think most here seem to vote all sport

06-10-2016, 12:30 PM	#10
flee Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 24	Re: Jakes Z Lift or Double A arm? I installed a jakes long travel lift on my 1997 ezgo and love it. It seems to be well made, installed very easily and is very adjustable for height and ride quality. Foster
flee Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 24

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