Lift done on my G2

smallblock450sl · 08-20-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by K9Kev

Well, four big guys (220 plus each plus, towing a race car to the staging lanes and then from the end of the track.

I bucked up for the big block conversion, header, good clutch, rev kit, etc,, I found a V-Twin 16 HP motor here locally on craigs list and got a really good deal. I got a Jakes spring kit for the rear drive to help keep the torque up from one of the members here (Thanks Calicojack) and, going to take the head off and do some porting and matching of the intake and exhaust ports as well.

My concern is with the weight, I'm going to need something that can take the extra lbs. I've kinda been looking at shocks on ebay but, I can't seem to find anything in the length I need....

You'll love the "Big Block"! "Jakes" makes a really nice coil replacement for rear shocks, but only for G8 and later. Do you have a rear facing seat for your passangers ? A good way to handle the extra weight is to fab up some "spacers" for the upper rear shock mounts. One or two inches should be plenty. Make them out of square tube that will "slide" up into the original shock mount and be wider at the bottom end to accept the top shock collar. Most lift kits do this. Good luck on your build.

K9Kev · 08-20-2008, 08:41 PM

I have a rear seat (came with the cart) but, I don't think it is the correct one for my G2.

The bars that "I think" shoud mount over the frame rails do not. Instead, they just mount to the center part of the plastic body. I'm thinkin that two 225 lbs. guys are gonna make the plastic crush down so.....I'm either going to cut and remount the rear seat frame bars or, ....well..... heck, I don't know. Either way, I'm gonna have to fix it.

Great idea on the shock mounts! That shouldn't take but 10 or 15 minutes to fab up. I still want to play with some extended shocks though, I would like to find a set with the bigger coils and some more legnth.

My biggest hurdle right now is trying to find the inner (metal) center pillar -It is discontinued and mine is rusted to cr*p! Looks like you can still order the right side (go figure). I also need a set of floor pans and cowl mounts. I have a line in for parts to a dealer but, they are gonna be two to three weeks out.

For a change is is not 100 degrees here in TX and I would love to be working on the cart this weekend.

I appreciate everyone's pointers and advice, Keep it comming!!

Thanks,
Kev

K9Kev · 08-20-2008, 08:46 PM

Thought I better add in some pics for everyone so they can see my starting point as well as where we are right now.

Hope these are good enough to see what all needs to be done.

Also, can ya'll look and see if you think that rear seat is correct for my G2 ??

K9Kev · 08-20-2008, 08:49 PM

Dang, I just realized I hijacked your post....My bad, Sorry

TROPHYMAN · 08-20-2008, 09:12 PM

No problem Kev. So long as you get your questions answered, that's the important part. Good luck with your build, looks like a fun one.
Pat

Barracudas · 08-20-2008, 09:28 PM

Nice Job!!!!

Here's a pic of my Yamaha

Runs like a scalded dog...........................most recent run topped out at 47 mph................

Cuda'

TROPHYMAN · 08-21-2008, 07:26 AM

I like your cart! Did you move your swing arm back?

Pat

Yamaha4life · 08-24-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Barracudas

Nice Job!!!!

Here's a pic of my Yamaha

Runs like a scalded dog...........................most recent run topped out at 47 mph................

Cuda'

This is the cart you bought from Wass right?

TheNewGuy · 08-24-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Yamaha4life

This is the cart you bought from Wass right?

The cart was built by Clayboy, member here.

Barracudas · 08-24-2008, 08:36 PM

Yes, that is the cart Clay built. Remember we didn't buy it off Wass, we traded him for it. It still runs great, but recently had to have the frame re-welded on the front near the battery. Cracked straight through. Next time this happens it will be time for a new frame. Drove it last night and took a hit in the side rear from a drunk on a quad while on the trail. Got lucky, so far only a scratch/scrape on the rear fender area. Hope it didn't do any unseen damage.

08-20-2008, 08:41 PM	#12
K9Kev Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 34	Re: Lift done on my G2 I have a rear seat (came with the cart) but, I don't think it is the correct one for my G2. The bars that "I think" shoud mount over the frame rails do not. Instead, they just mount to the center part of the plastic body. I'm thinkin that two 225 lbs. guys are gonna make the plastic crush down so.....I'm either going to cut and remount the rear seat frame bars or, ....well..... heck, I don't know. Either way, I'm gonna have to fix it. Great idea on the shock mounts! That shouldn't take but 10 or 15 minutes to fab up. I still want to play with some extended shocks though, I would like to find a set with the bigger coils and some more legnth. My biggest hurdle right now is trying to find the inner (metal) center pillar -It is discontinued and mine is rusted to cr*p! Looks like you can still order the right side (go figure). I also need a set of floor pans and cowl mounts. I have a line in for parts to a dealer but, they are gonna be two to three weeks out. For a change is is not 100 degrees here in TX and I would love to be working on the cart this weekend. I appreciate everyone's pointers and advice, Keep it comming!! Thanks, Kev

08-20-2008, 08:49 PM	#14
K9Kev Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 34	Re: Lift done on my G2 Dang, I just realized I hijacked your post....My bad, Sorry

08-20-2008, 09:12 PM	#15
TROPHYMAN Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FL Posts: 140	Re: Lift done on my G2 No problem Kev. So long as you get your questions answered, that's the important part. Good luck with your build, looks like a fun one. Pat

08-20-2008, 09:28 PM	#16
Barracudas Getting Wild Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 76	Re: Lift done on my G2 Nice Job!!!! Here's a pic of my Yamaha Runs like a scalded dog...........................most recent run topped out at 47 mph................ Cuda' Last edited by Barracudas; 08-20-2008 at 09:32 PM. Reason: Pic mistake

08-21-2008, 07:26 AM	#17
TROPHYMAN Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FL Posts: 140	Re: Lift done on my G2 I like your cart! Did you move your swing arm back? Pat

08-24-2008, 08:36 PM	#20
Barracudas Getting Wild Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 76	Re: Lift done on my G2 Yes, that is the cart Clay built. Remember we didn't buy it off Wass, we traded him for it. It still runs great, but recently had to have the frame re-welded on the front near the battery. Cracked straight through. Next time this happens it will be time for a new frame. Drove it last night and took a hit in the side rear from a drunk on a quad while on the trail. Got lucky, so far only a scratch/scrape on the rear fender area. Hope it didn't do any unseen damage. Last edited by Barracudas; 08-24-2008 at 08:39 PM. Reason: typo

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