What's the Diff?

xtian999 · 04-20-2009, 03:24 PM

I have a old Citicar electric that needs upgrading. Looking for a complete rear end with brakes and some type of posi. This will be for 72 volt system and used on the road.

Can anyone suggest where to find a decent roadgoing differential? The current unit is a Melex, but since it is a straight axle and attached with u-bolts, I think any other straight axle will work.

Also, the front brakes are shot. What kind of brakes are the faster road carts using? Are there any stock brake systems up to the task?

Thank you,
Xtian

Mtbr41 · 04-25-2009, 06:15 PM

No offense, but that is one ugly cart lol, sorry I have to say it.

pizzamaker · 04-25-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mtbr41

No offense, but that is one ugly cart lol, sorry I have to say it.

that's not very nice to say

don't forget that you have a ways to go on your cart!

tonyton · 04-25-2009, 10:34 PM

Wow, you will get some looks with that one. I have never seen one of those, and I'm not a teen!!
Would any electric rear end work? What type of motor does it use?
I have a G2 yamaha rearend w/brakes I could sell for $300, and you can have the 36v motor free. There are more in the "for sale" section.
Most (some) people use crashed ATV hubs for the disc brakes. There are aftermarket discs, but they are very specialized.(you need cart spindles or the kit suppliers)
Looks........different, very different. Good luck! Drive it safely.

bhfear · 04-26-2009, 01:37 AM

Hey I collect golf cart literature, I stumbled across this check the link out,

http://www.mclellansautomotive.com/s...rd/index.shtml

scottyb · 04-26-2009, 08:06 AM

That's cool. Thought I recognized that...... It's 1976 Vanguard

IMNFL · 04-26-2009, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtian999

I have a old Citicar electric that needs upgrading. Looking for a complete rear end with brakes and some type of posi. This will be for 72 volt system and used on the road.

Can anyone suggest where to find a decent roadgoing differential? The current unit is a Melex, but since it is a straight axle and attached with u-bolts, I think any other straight axle will work.

Also, the front brakes are shot. What kind of brakes are the faster road carts using? Are there any stock brake systems up to the task?

Thank you,
Xtian

to the forum!
I think your old Citicar is cool!
Do you have mechanical or hydraulic brakes?
GEM uses Drum hydraulic brakes. Probably not even close. Just a suggestion for you to look into.

IMNFL · 04-26-2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mtbr41

No offense, but that is one ugly cart lol, sorry I have to say it.

Ouch!

with pizzamaker

That ain't even close to the Sandwitch Treatment!
OBill

xtian999 · 04-27-2009, 12:55 PM

Thanks for the replies. I would trade looks for highway-legal anyday!

The brakes are hydraulic. Old system was a single master cylinder. Upgrades use a split system. Mine currently has neither. Lol.

This one was made in July 1974. Later models had gigantic bumpers f/r. (you wanna talk ugly?) Bodywork is colored ABS. Kinda brittle at this point. Might do aluminum replacements.

Still looking for brake/axle solutions. I think take-offs from y'all's monster carts would work. My axles are just u-bolted on, so swapping looks easy.

Xtian

xtian999 · 04-27-2009, 12:57 PM

Hey Tony,
Please PM me about that axle.
Xtian

04-25-2009, 06:15 PM	#2
Mtbr41 Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 115	Re: What's the Diff? No offense, but that is one ugly cart lol, sorry I have to say it.
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04-25-2009, 10:34 PM	#4
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: What's the Diff? Wow, you will get some looks with that one. I have never seen one of those, and I'm not a teen!! Would any electric rear end work? What type of motor does it use? I have a G2 yamaha rearend w/brakes I could sell for $300, and you can have the 36v motor free. There are more in the "for sale" section. Most (some) people use crashed ATV hubs for the disc brakes. There are aftermarket discs, but they are very specialized.(you need cart spindles or the kit suppliers) Looks........different, very different. Good luck! Drive it safely.

04-26-2009, 01:37 AM	#5
bhfear EZ-GO-N Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Geneseo, IL Posts: 505	Re: What's the Diff? Hey I collect golf cart literature, I stumbled across this check the link out, http://www.mclellansautomotive.com/s...rd/index.shtml

04-27-2009, 12:55 PM	#9
xtian999 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin Tx. Posts: 12	Re: What's the Diff? Thanks for the replies. I would trade looks for highway-legal anyday! The brakes are hydraulic. Old system was a single master cylinder. Upgrades use a split system. Mine currently has neither. Lol. This one was made in July 1974. Later models had gigantic bumpers f/r. (you wanna talk ugly?) Bodywork is colored ABS. Kinda brittle at this point. Might do aluminum replacements. Still looking for brake/axle solutions. I think take-offs from y'all's monster carts would work. My axles are just u-bolted on, so swapping looks easy. Xtian

04-27-2009, 12:57 PM	#10
xtian999 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin Tx. Posts: 12	Re: What's the Diff? Hey Tony, Please PM me about that axle. Xtian

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