Big Block EZ-Go Needs Better Suspension

Dynamite_Goat · 12-03-2012, 09:46 PM

I put a 23 hp Vanguard in my EZ-Go TXT last year and love it! It currently has a Jakes spindle lift on it which is fine, but it is really rough in the desert where we mostly use it. Looking for something that will improve off-road performance so I don't break my back over whoops and bumps. I figure an upgrade to front A-arms is the way to go, but would love to hear some first-hand experiences first. What would you guys recommend and will it get me what I'm looking for? Thanks!

slonomo · 12-04-2012, 06:49 AM

The Jake's long travel will be the most economical long travel kit. Stretch Plastics is also good, although I think more expensive. Yes, either will achieve what you are looking for. IMHO the long travel kits are the single best mod you can put on a golf cart. Add a long travel rear kit and you'll be cruising smooth in the dunes!

Dynamite_Goat · 12-04-2012, 09:31 AM

Cool! I will look into both. Thank you.

AirJunky · 12-04-2012, 11:18 AM

Another IFS to look for is by Terra Toys. Although I think the TT & the Strech kits may be tough to come by any more.

scJohn · 12-05-2012, 04:57 PM

A LT in the front is defiantly the way to go. I run up an down dirt roads and it Shure smoothens things out. I'm now working on some Marvin Shaw coil overs for the rear. Well see how that goes. Good luck.

Dynamite_Goat · 12-05-2012, 06:12 PM

Thanks guys. Pulled the trigger on a Jakes long-arm front and rear. Gonna upgrade the brakes too. Should be a lot more fun to drive now!

Redlig · 12-05-2012, 08:31 PM

Let's see pics when ya get it on also how do you like the vanguard planning my build and want it so bad

Dynamite_Goat · 12-05-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Redlig

Let's see pics when ya get it on also how do you like the vanguard planning my build and want it so bad

Love the Vanguard. Any reservations regarding the price of admission immediately passed as soon as I turned the key for the first time. But now I'm spending more money so the rest of the cart can keep up with the motor. Added some high speed gears to the list of parts too. Should be the full package now.

I'll post up some pictures once I get everything bolted on.

Dynamite_Goat · 12-08-2012, 06:35 PM

Front suspension got here yesterday. Opened the box and inventoried everything and it looks great. Really nice stuff. Probably won't get to install it for another week, but will keep you posted.

AirJunky · 12-08-2012, 08:11 PM

So you picked up a Jakes LT, 3 link rear too?

What year Txt & what rear suspension are you upgrading from? I'll be interested to see that. Hope you'll take lots of pics.

12-03-2012, 09:46 PM	#1
Dynamite_Goat Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 8	Big Block EZ-Go Needs Better Suspension I put a 23 hp Vanguard in my EZ-Go TXT last year and love it! It currently has a Jakes spindle lift on it which is fine, but it is really rough in the desert where we mostly use it. Looking for something that will improve off-road performance so I don't break my back over whoops and bumps. I figure an upgrade to front A-arms is the way to go, but would love to hear some first-hand experiences first. What would you guys recommend and will it get me what I'm looking for? Thanks!
Dynamite_Goat Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 8

12-04-2012, 06:49 AM	#2
slonomo Searching for The Way Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Medina, Ohio (NEOHIO) Posts: 11,441	Re: Big Block EZ-Go Needs Better Suspension The Jake's long travel will be the most economical long travel kit. Stretch Plastics is also good, although I think more expensive. Yes, either will achieve what you are looking for. IMHO the long travel kits are the single best mod you can put on a golf cart. Add a long travel rear kit and you'll be cruising smooth in the dunes!

12-04-2012, 09:31 AM	#3
Dynamite_Goat Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 8	Re: Big Block EZ-Go Needs Better Suspension Cool! I will look into both. Thank you.
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12-04-2012, 11:18 AM	#4
AirJunky Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Liberty Lake, WA. Posts: 1,762	Re: Big Block EZ-Go Needs Better Suspension Another IFS to look for is by Terra Toys. Although I think the TT & the Strech kits may be tough to come by any more.

12-05-2012, 06:12 PM	#6
Dynamite_Goat Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 8	Re: Big Block EZ-Go Needs Better Suspension Thanks guys. Pulled the trigger on a Jakes long-arm front and rear. Gonna upgrade the brakes too. Should be a lot more fun to drive now!
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12-05-2012, 04:57 PM	#5
scJohn Getting Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chesterfield, SC Posts: 133	A LT in the front is defiantly the way to go. I run up an down dirt roads and it Shure smoothens things out. I'm now working on some Marvin Shaw coil overs for the rear. Well see how that goes. Good luck.

12-05-2012, 08:31 PM	#7
Redlig Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: jacksonville Posts: 90	Re: Big Block EZ-Go Needs Better Suspension Let's see pics when ya get it on also how do you like the vanguard planning my build and want it so bad

12-08-2012, 06:35 PM	#9
Dynamite_Goat Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 8	Re: Big Block EZ-Go Needs Better Suspension Front suspension got here yesterday. Opened the box and inventoried everything and it looks great. Really nice stuff. Probably won't get to install it for another week, but will keep you posted.
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12-08-2012, 08:11 PM	#10
AirJunky Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Liberty Lake, WA. Posts: 1,762	Re: Big Block EZ-Go Needs Better Suspension So you picked up a Jakes LT, 3 link rear too? What year Txt & what rear suspension are you upgrading from? I'll be interested to see that. Hope you'll take lots of pics.

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