So I was all excited to come home today and install my new lift and wheels...and it has been nothing but problems
First, the Monroe shocks were hitting the lift blocks/plates on the one corner...ok fine, I ground off the corners and they fit. Moving on.
Next, I went to test fit one of the wheels on the drivers side. Fits on, seems good to go, one of the new lug nuts doesn't have threads cut in it...wtf?
Ok fine, I can use the originals until I get that figured out
Now onto the problem I need some direction with. The wheels are tires are from Golf Cart Tire Supply.
This is the set I went with . They are 3/4 offset and the tires are 22x11x12, which is a size I saw recommended for an EZGO with a 4" lift. The problem is that the passenger side tire rubs on the the part of the spindle that controls the steering. Enough that the wheel won't even rotate unless I really force it. I have no idea of the history of the cart, so I don't know if it was crashed and repaired and that's my issue or not. When I look at the part in question, the area where its welded to the main body of the spindle looks a little suspect...like it was a piece of bar stock someone welded on. Its not completely flush and it almost looks off-centered on the shaft. I tried looking up pictures of OEM parts to compare, but didn't come up with much. I did find some pictures that almost make it look like the bar is supposed to have a bend about halfway back that would give me the clearance I need. I have a welder/grinder/etc, I'm just looking for the best way to fix it. Cut it at the spindle body and weld at a different angle? Cut it in the middle and put a bend it it, then re-weld? Spend another $60-$80 on 1" spacers? I realize adjusting that angle will throw off the alignment, but it looks like I have a good amount of adjustment to correct it (if Im thinking correctly). I have included some pictures to hopefully show what I mean...Thanks for any help...