How high to lift?

tvj503 · 01-15-2012, 09:46 AM

Not sure I'm in the right forum but here goes. I am about to buy a 2008 Precedent. It 's going to be built with a 6 inch lift kit but is there a "shorter" option to this? Maybe a 3 inch? I will not be off roading but I like the look of a raised car. Regardless of the size I go with, what would be the recommendation for tire size? I appreciate all replies folks. THANKS! By the way, does anyone have a picture of a 3" lift or know where I could find one? How does the cost compare to the 6" lift?

eaglesdad1 · 01-15-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tvj503

Not sure I'm in the right forum but here goes. I am about to buy a 2008 Precedent. It 's going to be built with a 6 inch lift kit but is there a "shorter" option to this? Maybe a 3 inch? I will not be off roading but I like the look of a raised car. Regardless of the size I go with, what would be the recommendation for tire size? I appreciate all replies folks. THANKS! By the way, does anyone have a picture of a 3" lift or know where I could find one? How does the cost compare to the 6" lift?

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BBissitt · 01-15-2012, 11:08 AM

I just went through the same thing your going through. The decision on how high to go and what type tire. I finally went stock height because I wanted a good look on the course and I couldn't find a good looking golf course approved tire.

I would ask yourself what is the primary purpose of the cart and go from there.

Why are you thinking of lifting it?

Tonka329 · 01-15-2012, 11:18 AM

I have only seen a 4"... Check the site sponsors here! They will be the best info!

mtwain69 · 01-15-2012, 11:20 AM

there are 3" lifts available I believe, and I would put 23's on them if ur going to put all terrains on, just make sure to get the proper offset

Tonka329 · 01-15-2012, 11:30 AM

23" won't fit. 20" would be the max. I had 22's on mine with a 6" lift and it still rubbed a bit...

on_the_fly · 01-15-2012, 11:47 AM

Can get 3" Jakes spendle lift, cost same as 6", and can go with a 10 or 12 inch rim with with low pro tire if your running golf corse.

tvj503 · 01-15-2012, 09:33 PM

are there disadvantages to lifting a cart regardless of how high it is lifted? How does it affect driving and handling?

on_the_fly · 01-15-2012, 10:31 PM

The higher you go the more top heavy they become. Mine on 8 inch lift with 24 inch tires rides better now than the stock ride across the field, I kept the factory leafs and did not go to the heavy duty ones for that reason. They ride stiff already why make it stiffer but because of it I do get a little more lean in a turn but nothing that's unsafe at a normal operating condition.

01-15-2012, 09:46 AM	#1
tvj503 Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 82	How high to lift? Not sure I'm in the right forum but here goes. I am about to buy a 2008 Precedent. It 's going to be built with a 6 inch lift kit but is there a "shorter" option to this? Maybe a 3 inch? I will not be off roading but I like the look of a raised car. Regardless of the size I go with, what would be the recommendation for tire size? I appreciate all replies folks. THANKS! By the way, does anyone have a picture of a 3" lift or know where I could find one? How does the cost compare to the 6" lift?
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01-15-2012, 11:08 AM	#3
BBissitt Getting Wild Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 91	Re: How high to lift? I just went through the same thing your going through. The decision on how high to go and what type tire. I finally went stock height because I wanted a good look on the course and I couldn't find a good looking golf course approved tire. I would ask yourself what is the primary purpose of the cart and go from there. Why are you thinking of lifting it?

01-15-2012, 11:18 AM	#4
Tonka329 Smoov az a gravy sammich Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Limestone, Illinois Posts: 3,462	Re: How high to lift? I have only seen a 4"... Check the site sponsors here! They will be the best info!

01-15-2012, 11:20 AM	#5
mtwain69 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 191	Re: How high to lift? there are 3" lifts available I believe, and I would put 23's on them if ur going to put all terrains on, just make sure to get the proper offset

01-15-2012, 11:30 AM	#6
Tonka329 Smoov az a gravy sammich Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Limestone, Illinois Posts: 3,462	Re: How high to lift? 23" won't fit. 20" would be the max. I had 22's on mine with a 6" lift and it still rubbed a bit...

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01-15-2012, 11:47 AM	#7
on_the_fly Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: centural kentucky Posts: 241	Re: How high to lift? Can get 3" Jakes spendle lift, cost same as 6", and can go with a 10 or 12 inch rim with with low pro tire if your running golf corse.

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tvj503 Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 82	Re: How high to lift? are there disadvantages to lifting a cart regardless of how high it is lifted? How does it affect driving and handling?
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01-15-2012, 10:31 PM	#9
on_the_fly Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: centural kentucky Posts: 241	Re: How high to lift? The higher you go the more top heavy they become. Mine on 8 inch lift with 24 inch tires rides better now than the stock ride across the field, I kept the factory leafs and did not go to the heavy duty ones for that reason. They ride stiff already why make it stiffer but because of it I do get a little more lean in a turn but nothing that's unsafe at a normal operating condition.

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