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10-18-2011, 09:00 PM | #11 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Suspension issues with lifted cart - need help!
Marko, if it truly is a factory lift, 22s will be fine. That is what I am running on 2 of mine. If I tweek it hard one might scrub but not long. You definitely want the 3 leaf over the 4. They will take your teeth out. Both of my horses have them and I am going to change the toy one to 3s. The worker stays 4. As for the ISO mounts, what are we talking about here ?? the rear leaf to axle mounts ?? If So, if it has the lift kit it should have an upper and lower plate, just use hd bolts if you can't find the square ubolts. If you really want the ubolts, a boat trailer uses the same setup so either a tractor supply or boat parts place will have them.
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10-18-2011, 09:18 PM | #12 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Suspension issues with lifted cart - need help!
OK, I am an idiot... I didn't look at the pics first
I get it now. If you want to just replace the ISO mounts they are not too bad. < $20 each. But I think with that setup it only raises about 3 inches. I think the front ST axle gives you 4 inches. If you want to make the rear setup stronger and get it up to 4 inches the cradles that come in the factory EZGo kit work great. Bit pricey at $45 each if you buy new but steel mount vs aluminum.. part number 620740. U bolts it uses or you can use with new ISO mounts are part number 32195G2 and less than $5 each. May want to see if someone has a used set or a sponsor may be able to beat that. Again, my bad.. |
10-18-2011, 10:28 PM | #13 | |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Suspension issues with lifted cart - need help!
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10-18-2011, 10:41 PM | #14 |
Gone Crazy
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Re: Suspension issues with lifted cart - need help!
Marko, do you weld or have someone that can for you?
How about replacing the whole ISO set up for a spring perch on the axle and U-bolts. You have to tear it down to swap springs anyway and a local Northern Tool or Agri Supply or Tractor Supply will have them as well as U-bolts. I never have liked the ISO set up but that's just me. Keep the shocks, unless you have seen fluid leaking from them. If you want to replace the rubber Advance Auto has them in the "Help" aisles. |
10-18-2011, 10:52 PM | #15 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Suspension issues with lifted cart - need help!
hi mark,
Ill throw my 2 cents in. I had the exact setup on my 2001 and they were broken,wore out. My thoght was the same as you mentioned above..the axels are not locked in solid. I welded spring perches on top of axel and set my 3 leaf srings on them, the spring tie bolt fits in the perch hole and springs are indexed and locked. I used u bolts around axel to the tie plate above spring. I cut off the old shock mounting hole, and welded it to the new plate, so i retained my existing shock and its location.Its the same setup trailer axels,and the old cars had. This raised my cart an additional 1" making about a 3-4" lift. BTW ..nice looking cart. |
10-18-2011, 10:56 PM | #16 | |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Suspension issues with lifted cart - need help!
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“, if it has the lift kit it should have an upper and lower plate” which prompted me to go out and take a closer look at the rear setup and you are correct, there is a lower and upper plate sandwiching the leaf spring. There are small u-bolts facing downward, going through both plates and the ISO mount caps with nuts on the end. If I purchased the factory EXGO cradle (PN: 620740) http://www.shopezgo.com/products/Lift-Bracket.html you suggested, do I still use these upper and lower plates? The description for the lift bracket states “This bracket provides structural support when adding a lift to the vehicle and fits over the leaf springs while providing height” so do I assume a new leaf fits directly on top of the axle, then this lift bracket sits on top and lastly the new 2 3/8" u-bolts (assuming 2 per side) http://www.shopezgo.com/products/2%2...2522-Bolt.html go upward around the axle, then through the lift plate and then secured on top with a nut . . . is that correct? Thank you. |
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10-18-2011, 11:28 PM | #17 | |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Suspension issues with lifted cart - need help!
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Thank you for yet another possible way of fixing/improving the current setup |
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10-18-2011, 11:44 PM | #18 | |
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Re: Suspension issues with lifted cart - need help!
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It appears there are many good ways of tackling this problem and I really appreciate all of the input I'm getting from all of you. Mark |
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10-19-2011, 05:59 AM | #19 |
Gone Crazy
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Re: Suspension issues with lifted cart - need help!
This is the quickest picture of a spring pad or perch I could find. It goes on the axle tube and two U-bolts go around the axle tube up through the shock mounting plate.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...0549_200330549 http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Weld-O...Tubes,632.html |
10-19-2011, 06:02 AM | #20 | |
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Re: Suspension issues with lifted cart - need help!
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If you bought the lift brackets, they would replace where the aluminum ISO mount is now. They rest on top of the axle. You would then take the new U bolts and go around the axle up through the new brackets and through your existing bottom plate, around the spring and through the top plate. Here is a link to the install manual from EZ for their econ lift kit, it has pics and also part numbers, page 6 http://e-z-go-media.precis5.com/9cb6...bb65bcb370ddd9 It doesn't show your existing bottom plate and it is not needed but you can leave it if your u bolts are long enough after you put in the 3 leaf springs.. The other option listed above was buying and welding in spring perches from someone like Tractor Supply trailer section. I think these are the ones but they have different sizes.. http://www.tractorsupply.com/trailer...pacity-1091389 They have the same effect as the brackets and are cheaper but they do require to be welded. I just like the bolt in option. Hope this helps. |
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