Need Guidance on Marathon!!!

Bonehead · 11-24-2011, 07:30 PM

$700 to spend on my '91 Marathon.....What would you do? Gonna use it at the ranch.

Jody

pachanga90 · 11-24-2011, 07:53 PM

Start with the basics,do a tune-up(air-filter,plug,fuel-filter,new belts).If you are going off of pavement at all,a 4" or 5" lift and 22" tires would be first(If you do this and have hills,trails,etc..look up my low-buck clutch mod postings on this site.).Then after that it depends on what you plan to use it for.You can add a dump-box on the back(probably the most-valuable upgrade)I built mine and use it for everything from garden stuff to taking the garbage to the road.After that its' up to you.There are roll-cage units,rear-seats,radios',etc.....Hope this helps.

Bonehead · 11-24-2011, 08:04 PM

Definitely helps! It's electric so there's not much tune-up to do, right? I'm thinking the lift, wheels, and tires definitely. Probably won't have much to spend currently after that. I would like to get the speed up after lifting it....any recommendations and approximate price figures there?

Jody

pachanga90 · 11-24-2011, 08:28 PM

Hang out and see who else responds,I'm a gasser-guy,I've got no clue on the electric-stuff.You can buy a budget-lift for under $100.

Bonehead · 11-24-2011, 08:34 PM

Yeah, I saw that one but the low price scared me. Maybe someone will chime in that's used it!

Jody

kellys~hotrods · 11-24-2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pachanga90

Hang out and see who else responds,I'm a gasser-guy,I've got no clue on the electric-stuff.You can buy a budget-lift for under $100.

99 times out of 100 you get just what you pay for IMO. Do your homework before selecting the lift, or ask questions here. I blew near your total budget on just my lift, but I am a big fan of long travel IFS and the advantages it has over other systems. I also did not want to buy one lift, just to be dissatisfied and purchase an upgrade later.

Kelly

popatop · 11-25-2011, 07:56 AM

I put a 4'' Block Lift with 22x11x8 tires and wheels on mine that is all I could find at the time when I did it, gonna change it to a axle lift one of these days, Although I haven't had no trouble with the block lift. Just like the looks of the drop axle, I go in rough terrain all the time no problem.

scottyb · 11-25-2011, 08:06 AM

It would be easy to spend your whole budget on electrical upgrades. The 91 elec. needs a speed control & solenoid upgrade, a F&R upgrade, and a cable upgrade to reliably handle the larger tires and new ranch duties.
Does the cart have a resistor coil or speed control drive system?

Bonehead · 11-26-2011, 09:18 AM

Jakes had a free shipping black Friday deal online yesterday so I went ahead and bought the 4" jakes lift, 10" black steel wheels, and 22" Sahara Classic AT tires all for I believe $649. Saved $79 on shipping. This was about an average deal for a newer cart, but a pretty good deal with not much being available for my '91 model.

Jody

popatop · 11-26-2011, 09:25 AM

Sounds like you got a good deal, bet ya can't wait to get them installed? Have Fun

11-24-2011, 07:53 PM	#2
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: Need Guidance on Marathon!!! Start with the basics,do a tune-up(air-filter,plug,fuel-filter,new belts).If you are going off of pavement at all,a 4" or 5" lift and 22" tires would be first(If you do this and have hills,trails,etc..look up my low-buck clutch mod postings on this site.).Then after that it depends on what you plan to use it for.You can add a dump-box on the back(probably the most-valuable upgrade)I built mine and use it for everything from garden stuff to taking the garbage to the road.After that its' up to you.There are roll-cage units,rear-seats,radios',etc.....Hope this helps.

11-24-2011, 08:04 PM	#3
Bonehead Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 47	Definitely helps! It's electric so there's not much tune-up to do, right? I'm thinking the lift, wheels, and tires definitely. Probably won't have much to spend currently after that. I would like to get the speed up after lifting it....any recommendations and approximate price figures there? Jody
Bonehead Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 47

11-24-2011, 08:28 PM	#4
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: Need Guidance on Marathon!!! Hang out and see who else responds,I'm a gasser-guy,I've got no clue on the electric-stuff.You can buy a budget-lift for under $100.

11-24-2011, 08:34 PM	#5
Bonehead Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 47	Yeah, I saw that one but the low price scared me. Maybe someone will chime in that's used it! Jody
Bonehead Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 47

11-25-2011, 07:56 AM	#7
popatop Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 894	Re: Need Guidance on Marathon!!! I put a 4'' Block Lift with 22x11x8 tires and wheels on mine that is all I could find at the time when I did it, gonna change it to a axle lift one of these days, Although I haven't had no trouble with the block lift. Just like the looks of the drop axle, I go in rough terrain all the time no problem.

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11-25-2011, 08:06 AM	#8
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Need Guidance on Marathon!!! It would be easy to spend your whole budget on electrical upgrades. The 91 elec. needs a speed control & solenoid upgrade, a F&R upgrade, and a cable upgrade to reliably handle the larger tires and new ranch duties. Does the cart have a resistor coil or speed control drive system?

11-26-2011, 09:18 AM	#9
Bonehead Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 47	Jakes had a free shipping black Friday deal online yesterday so I went ahead and bought the 4" jakes lift, 10" black steel wheels, and 22" Sahara Classic AT tires all for I believe $649. Saved $79 on shipping. This was about an average deal for a newer cart, but a pretty good deal with not much being available for my '91 model. Jody
Bonehead Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 47

11-26-2011, 09:25 AM	#10
popatop Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 894	Re: Need Guidance on Marathon!!! *Sounds like you got a good deal, bet ya can't wait to get them installed? Have Fun*

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