EZ Go TXT Golf Cart Squeaky noise in the rear when decelerate

e2vincent · 06-15-2018, 11:09 AM

Hi All:

Love my 2008 EZ GO TXT (new shell, new wheel set, etc).

However, we noticed that it is squeaking in the rear when decelerate. We don't hear much when accelerating. See video below (ignore the rattling sound from the wind shield):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHZpWcN1yog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yJ5LUIQVQM

So far I changed all 4 shocks, replaced rear leaf spring bushing (4 on each side), and it is still squeaking.

I am running out of ideas... should I replace the rear leaf spring ?

Vincent

Raystar57 · 06-15-2018, 11:45 AM

Welcome E2 to BGW!

I am not an EZ GO guy but to me it sounds like something with the motor brake.

Lot's of threads on here about it.

I don't have any experience with them but many here do and they should chime in soon.

kernal · 06-15-2018, 12:51 PM

There are 6 bushings on each spring. 4 on the back and 2 on the front.

No motor brake on a TXT

BobBoyce · 06-15-2018, 02:49 PM

He mentioned that he changed the bushings on the rear springs already. It only happening on decelleration sounds like the rear end.

dawgn86 · 06-15-2018, 04:20 PM

mine sqeaked for awhile..I thought it was the plastic hubcabs.

I changed my hubs, brakes, oil seals and bearings...quiet as mouse now.

TexTurbo · 06-15-2018, 04:22 PM

The often overlooked front bushings of the rear leaf springs can be the culprit in many noises and handling issues.

I believe that is Kernal's reference...

I have had one of the axel tubes rotating back and forth in the differential give me fits with an unusual and changing noise.

Just my $0.02....

dawgn86 · 06-15-2018, 04:29 PM

good point on the bushings...I forgot to mention I changed out mine recently as well.

e2vincent · 06-16-2018, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexTurbo

The often overlooked front bushings of the rear leaf springs can be the culprit in many noises and handling issues.

I believe that is Kernal's reference...

I have had one of the axel tubes rotating back and forth in the differential give me fits with an unusual and changing noise.

Just my $0.02....

Thanks Kernal, TexTurbo for the tips. I will change the front 2 bushing of the rear leaf springs and let you all know how it goes...

CrazyDad · 06-16-2018, 10:12 AM

I just did my bushings and my sqeak is gone. On advice I got here I put some moly grease on them and the bolts.

TexTurbo · 06-16-2018, 01:48 PM

Well.... there you go, and there you are !!!

Glad it worked out !!!

06-15-2018, 11:09 AM	#1
e2vincent Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 2	EZ Go TXT Golf Cart Squeaky noise in the rear when decelerate Hi All: Love my 2008 EZ GO TXT (new shell, new wheel set, etc). However, we noticed that it is squeaking in the rear when decelerate. We don't hear much when accelerating. See video below (ignore the rattling sound from the wind shield): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHZpWcN1yog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yJ5LUIQVQM So far I changed all 4 shocks, replaced rear leaf spring bushing (4 on each side), and it is still squeaking. I am running out of ideas... should I replace the rear leaf spring ? Vincent
e2vincent Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 2

06-15-2018, 11:45 AM	#2
Raystar57 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: EZ Go TXT Golf Cart Squeaky noise in the rear when decelerate Welcome E2 to BGW! I am not an EZ GO guy but to me it sounds like something with the motor brake. Lot's of threads on here about it. I don't have any experience with them but many here do and they should chime in soon.

06-15-2018, 12:51 PM	#3
kernal Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Peachtree City, Ga. Posts: 2,759	Re: EZ Go TXT Golf Cart Squeaky noise in the rear when decelerate There are 6 bushings on each spring. 4 on the back and 2 on the front. No motor brake on a TXT

06-15-2018, 02:49 PM	#4
BobBoyce Gone Insane Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: TN/NC/GA Tri-state area Posts: 3,952	Re: EZ Go TXT Golf Cart Squeaky noise in the rear when decelerate He mentioned that he changed the bushings on the rear springs already. It only happening on decelleration sounds like the rear end.

06-15-2018, 04:20 PM	#5
dawgn86 Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Athens, GA. Posts: 157	Re: EZ Go TXT Golf Cart Squeaky noise in the rear when decelerate mine sqeaked for awhile..I thought it was the plastic hubcabs. I changed my hubs, brakes, oil seals and bearings...quiet as mouse now.

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06-15-2018, 04:22 PM	#6
TexTurbo Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Liberty Hill, Texas Posts: 472	Re: EZ Go TXT Golf Cart Squeaky noise in the rear when decelerate The often overlooked front bushings of the rear leaf springs can be the culprit in many noises and handling issues. I believe that is Kernal's reference... I have had one of the axel tubes rotating back and forth in the differential give me fits with an unusual and changing noise. Just my $0.02....

06-15-2018, 04:29 PM	#7
dawgn86 Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Athens, GA. Posts: 157	Re: EZ Go TXT Golf Cart Squeaky noise in the rear when decelerate good point on the bushings...I forgot to mention I changed out mine recently as well.

06-16-2018, 10:12 AM	#9
CrazyDad Gone Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 153	Re: EZ Go TXT Golf Cart Squeaky noise in the rear when decelerate I just did my bushings and my sqeak is gone. On advice I got here I put some moly grease on them and the bolts.

06-16-2018, 01:48 PM	#10
TexTurbo Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Liberty Hill, Texas Posts: 472	Re: EZ Go TXT Golf Cart Squeaky noise in the rear when decelerate Well.... there you go, and there you are !!! Glad it worked out !!!

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