Rxv on order - wheel question

[DGKeowee]

Originally Posted by kernal

...Also highly recommend dual action rear springs if you are going to have a rear seat or any significant weight on the back especially with the large diameter tires. A reputable dealer should have mentioned this to you.

I mentioned the heavy duty dual action springs to the dealer. My cart does have a rear fold down seat. I asked him his honest opinion and he said he didn't think that I would need them. Maybe I said the wrong thing with "heavy duty" as that was not in your quote. He said "Regular springs are standard, but heavy duty are $160 installed". He told me when I come for my test drive prior to delivery that anything I wanted to change I certainly could. I guess the indicator that I need them would be if I get a couple of guys to sit on the back seat and two people up front and if the wheels scrape then they are needed??? Are there any other indicators that they would be needed?

[kernal]

The dual action spring is actually a normal spring with a "helper leaf" that engages if sufficient weight is added. In my case the helper leaf is very short and isn't banded like some leafs are on heavy duty springs. The idea is the cart rides better (softer) with no passengers on the back but when passengers are added the helper leaf stiffens the ride and doesn't let the rear of the cart sag.
Regular heavy duty springs are very stiff when no weight is on the back. Not new technology.

If you don't get rubbing with the weight you intend to carry you're probably all right but if the springs are too soft with weight on the back it can affect the steering when cart is loaded. Put 2 adults back there and drive the cart at speed. Make sure it is stable and not overly sensitive to steering input.

[DGKeowee]

Good stuff. Thanks.

[DGKeowee]

Originally Posted by kgsc

May want to upgrade the battery cables while it is getting built. At least 4ga. If you get it programmed it will run cooler.

Went 2ga. Thanks for the suggestion.