02-14-2012, 03:20 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Lift Function vs Looks
Im new here so hello to everyone. I picking up my first cart on saturday. Its a 2008 PDS. Im using it for riding around on my farm and I need to lift it up some to get thru some of the trails, over logs, ect. I was looking at putting a 5" drop axle lift with 22" tires. My question is: Are the drop axle lifts more for looks, or is it pretty functional offroad. Keep in mind Im not rock crawlin or anything like that, but I will have the occasional obstacle to over come. Also I have two young daughters that will be riding with me, is a long travel lift safer in any way than a drop axle?
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02-14-2012, 03:24 PM | #2 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Lift Function vs Looks
My opinion is all three of the lifts you mention are safe. And all of them improve "axle ground clearance. The drop axle lift may be a little stronger than a spindle lift if you buy an inexpensive spindle lift. The long travel will give a smoother ride.
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02-14-2012, 03:45 PM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Lift Function vs Looks
Thanks, any opinions at this point help. I know I could learn the answers to my questions thru trial and error, but I would like to skip most of that process if I can. Also I have read alot about the having to upgrade the PDS controller to a 400 amp Alltrax to prevent overheating if Im running bigger tires. Does this include just cruising around on the farm, or would it be mostly for extreme offroading? I will be running around in fields and on trails with the occasional hill, not mountain climbing or anything like that. I have no problem upgrading the controller, silenoid, cables, ect, but I dont want to build a $5000 cart when a I only need a $3500 one.
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02-14-2012, 04:51 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Ohio
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Re: Lift Function vs Looks
I would upgrade the controller and the cables..you'll be glad you did...
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02-14-2012, 06:38 PM | #5 |
Let's go racin' boyz!!
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02-14-2012, 07:36 PM | #6 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Feb 2012
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Re: Lift Function vs Looks
Thanks for the info guys. I am finding alot of good info on here but some of the things look like they are directed more towards the golf cart extremist rather than a casual rider. Based on the info I have found so far here is what Im planning on doin:
Base cart is 2008 PDS Alltrax 400 amp controller 4ga wires Jakes long travel kit headlight kit heavy duty rear leaf springs black steel wheels & 22" x 11 x 8 tires (unless 8" wheels wont work with lift) fold down rear seat volt meter fender flares Missing anything crucial? I would have gotten a gas cart but from what I have seen this is such a good deal on the PDS Im having trouble turnin it down. Its a 2008 with a new front seat, new fold down rear seat, and refurb batteries for $1900. Am I fooling myself or is that pretty good? I have also read on here that people replacing the stock controller with the Alltrax 400 replace the silenoid at the same time. Any opinions on that? I have looked online for silenoids but had a hard time figuring out what would be required. Also are there "locals or sponsors" yall recommend buying from? Sorry for all the newbe questions but I really appreciate the experience and opinions of yall so far. Thanks. |
02-14-2012, 07:56 PM | #7 |
Let's go racin' boyz!!
Join Date: Oct 2010
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Re: Lift Function vs Looks
Extremists? There are no golf cart extremists here.
I'd say that your list should make for a super nice cart! Post some pictures! You need to go to Carts Unlimited. Scotty can fix you up with exactly what you need performance wise. |
02-14-2012, 08:15 PM | #8 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Feb 2012
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Re: Lift Function vs Looks
"No extremist" from someone run 39 MPH in a cart.
I will get with Scotty, I assume this is the same Scotty that already replied to my post. I will also post some before and after pics. It wont be much compared to some carts I have seen on here, but it will probly be overbuilt for what Im gonna use it for. Confession: Im an overbuilder and could easily be converted to an extremist. |
02-14-2012, 10:07 PM | #9 |
Redneck in Southside
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Spencer, Virginia
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Re: Lift Function vs Looks
not too worry ,u are already there welcome to the addiction
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02-14-2012, 11:02 PM | #10 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Re: Lift Function vs Looks
If you're posting on this forum it's all ready too late. You say you don't want a 5 grand golf cart when a $3500 will do. Eventually you'll be $5000 into it justifying another $2000. LOL. But seriously good luck with the build and keep us posted.
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