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DaveTM · 06-30-2020, 02:37 PM

Prior to my lithium switch my 4-leaf rear springs (always had and still have shocks) did the job. Of course, 8 T-108's weigh 520-lbs and a 14 module Nissan Leaf pack is about 160-lbs. Net weight loss of 360-lbs.

I took out two of the shortest leafs in the springs on each side and now I have a two leaf spring setup.

Springs are made to support the weight.....shocks are made to dampen the ride so when you hit a bump, the spring isn't a catapult when it decompresses.

I would never run a cart without shocks.....provided the spring setup was correct for the application.

FWIW

06-30-2020, 02:37 PM	#3
DaveTM Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southwestern Pa. Posts: 6,214	Re: Rear Shocks on 2014 Ezgo txt Prior to my lithium switch my 4-leaf rear springs (always had and still have shocks) did the job. Of course, 8 T-108's weigh 520-lbs and a 14 module Nissan Leaf pack is about 160-lbs. Net weight loss of 360-lbs. I took out two of the shortest leafs in the springs on each side and now I have a two leaf spring setup. Springs are made to support the weight.....shocks are made to dampen the ride so when you hit a bump, the spring isn't a catapult when it decompresses. I would never run a cart without shocks.....provided the spring setup was correct for the application. FWIW