Coil over shocks

ezgogonebad · 03-30-2014, 02:37 PM

I was wondering if anyone has tried this to get a better ride quality from an 87 ezgo marathon. What I was thinking about doing was removing the factory coil spring in the rear and installing a coil over shock like those found on an atv would this work, would I get a better ride. This cart is used around on my farm where it's not exactly smooth

1989Marathon · 03-30-2014, 02:42 PM

I added coilovers to the back of mine. The ride isn't any easier on you, but it has increased payload and stability.

pachanga90 · 03-30-2014, 08:10 PM

Marathon,Why did you add coilovers and retain the coils? When I upgrade to coil-overs,I'm getting rid of the factory coils.We just setup a Yamaha G2 with 400ex front-shocks on all 4 corners,I've heard of preople using Suzuki Eiger rear shocks too.Hope this helps.

racin161 · 03-31-2014, 07:12 AM

Harley Sportster shocks n springs mounts where original shocks were. Remove all the old junk

1989Marathon · 03-31-2014, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pachanga90

Marathon,Why did you add coilovers and retain the coils?

I left them on for added payload.

pachanga90 · 03-31-2014, 09:26 PM

Must be stiff!I have a pair of rear-coils from a late 70s' 3-wheel ezgo in mine,they were quite a bit stiffer than the originals,and I can put a few hundred pounds in the back,or hook a heavy trailer to it with no issues.I also have a set of Honda car-coils that fit,and are decent stiffness too.I can't wait to go coil-over,I need travel and ride-quality.

03-30-2014, 02:37 PM	#1
ezgogonebad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: kentucky Posts: 8	Coil over shocks I was wondering if anyone has tried this to get a better ride quality from an 87 ezgo marathon. What I was thinking about doing was removing the factory coil spring in the rear and installing a coil over shock like those found on an atv would this work, would I get a better ride. This cart is used around on my farm where it's not exactly smooth

03-30-2014, 02:42 PM	#2
1989Marathon Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,730	Re: Coil over shocks I added coilovers to the back of mine. The ride isn't any easier on you, but it has increased payload and stability.
1989Marathon Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,730

03-30-2014, 08:10 PM	#3
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: Coil over shocks Marathon,Why did you add coilovers and retain the coils? When I upgrade to coil-overs,I'm getting rid of the factory coils.We just setup a Yamaha G2 with 400ex front-shocks on all 4 corners,I've heard of preople using Suzuki Eiger rear shocks too.Hope this helps.

03-31-2014, 09:26 PM	#6
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: Coil over shocks Must be stiff!I have a pair of rear-coils from a late 70s' 3-wheel ezgo in mine,they were quite a bit stiffer than the originals,and I can put a few hundred pounds in the back,or hook a heavy trailer to it with no issues.I also have a set of Honda car-coils that fit,and are decent stiffness too.I can't wait to go coil-over,I need travel and ride-quality.

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
Coil over shocks	Electric EZGO
Coil over shocks	Lifted Golf Carts
Coil Over Shocks	Lifted Golf Carts
Coil-Over Shocks	Lifted Golf Carts
Coil Over Shocks	Electric EZGO

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum