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Jim C 10-31-2008 12:56 PM
Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift?
 
Has anyone ever cut the spindle off and welded a 4" piece of solid stock inbetween to get a 4" lift? The spindle is already welded together it seems like it otta work.

Robertbrenner1 10-31-2008 04:41 PM
Re: Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift?
 
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Jim, we did that with this one.....

Goat53 10-31-2008 06:55 PM
Re: Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift?
 
mine was done that way but for a 14 inch lift

Jim C 10-31-2008 08:02 PM
Re: Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift?
 
Any close up pictures

Jim C 10-31-2008 08:03 PM
Re: Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift?
 
Did you heat the leg up and bend an offset or just weld it on at an angle?

Goat53 11-01-2008 07:42 PM
Re: Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift?
 
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...carts002-1.jpg

This one was like this when I got it last week , but it's been this way for 10 years

Jim C 02-21-2009 09:26 AM
Re: Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift?
 
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Here's a follow up with final pictures.
I measured all angles, built a jig to move the spindle 2" forward, 2" out, and 6" down. Cut the spindle off and bolted it in the jig and had a friend weld it for me. The extension is 1" solid stock which he makes gun barrels with.

scottyb 02-21-2009 09:40 AM
Re: Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift?
 
JimC Looks like you did a great job ..... How does it handle?

Jim C 02-21-2009 09:45 AM
Re: Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift?
 
I have only been on one other lifted cart and that is my Dad's stealth. I would say it handles about the same as stock except for the bump steering I posted about. Just plain ol driving around I guess its fine, it tracks strait @ 19mph on the blacktop.

roady89 02-21-2009 09:57 AM
Re: Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim C (Post 147663)
I have only been on one other lifted cart and that is my Dad's stealth. I would say it handles about the same as stock except for the bump steering I posted about. Just plain ol driving around I guess its fine, it tracks strait @ 19mph on the blacktop.
Looks like you did a fine job. Its the same as any other spindle lift...just taken to extremes. On my Club car with Jakes spindle there is some bumpsteer entering ditches or potholes. Its fine the way it is but its not for serious off-roading, more of a RV park queen if anything.


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