Lift Kit for Electric RXV

[dougs_huntingcart]

Originally Posted by mjbrancato

I am having a hard time deciding which lift kit to use for my cart. My choices are a 6" Jakes Spindle Kit or a Madjax 6" Arm Lift Kit. Any pros or cons you can share? Thanks!

Links for each:



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A month ago I did the jake's 6" lift. Easy install if you have auto experience or have done the install before. When I first read the instructions, I thought that they were written by someone that does installations of jake's kits for a living and not from the perspective of someone who's doing the install for the first time and has no experience.
I have a 2010 RXV and went through the front installation in about 30min. Easy if you've done this type of work before.

The rear took longer because I had a stability issue with lowering the rear end to install the blocks with the new hd leaf springs. You may need an extra hand in that process. Take it slow lowering the rear axle and remember that the motor is on top...
I'm running 23" tires and my cart will cruise about 20mph. I have no stability problems, drives a straight line and very satisfied. I bought the tires and lift as a kit so everything arrived together and saved some cash!

[Jerj7907]

To even out the stance on the rear of my cart I used the stock lug nuts as a spacer behind the wheels on the rear. You can not tell they are there and a lot cheaper than buying spacers. Remember the RXV's are already 2" taller than other carts so a 6" lift is more like 8". I have noticed with all lifted RXV's I have drove including mine it gets squirrelly at full speed. I would not say out of control by any means but I won't let my 13 year old brother drive it due to the hazard of it rolling.

[vonjet]

I'm not saying the lift is the problem...im saying I have no idea what the problem is on my cart............to call mine squirrelly is an understatement. Its downright dangerous and un- drivable.
Again...here is what I did.
bought Stock 2009 RXV from Cypress Woods golf course.
Had cart reprogrammed to fastest setting.
Installed new Jakes 6" lift for the RXV.
Installed new 12" Fairway Alloy elixer rims and tires from KJS.

Spent countless hours adjusting and readjusting the steering arms to get the toe in correct. Finally got one setting to work "ok" but wasnt' really ever correct. That's when I took it to the shop. Twice. Still a mess.

[mjbrancato]

I really appreciate all the insight! I have a 2011 RXV and it appears the best route to take is a 3" lift. I like the looks of a lift but I also want a manageable cart at top speed.

[dougs_huntingcart]

Originally Posted by vonjet

I don't now what the toe-in is at now. I had it pretty well toed in when I set it up. That is how I got it to "work" ok. But I could never really get it to drive right that is why I had it sent to the shop. They redid everything and made it worse. I will have to check where its at.
Are the front wheels suppose to be sticking out much wider than the rear?

Sounds like you may have it toe'd in too much. Basically drag a wheel that will grab depending on steering. Also make sure you've completely seated the tie rod ends and lock nuts. I had this happen on my old cart and it was really unstable when I took it on a test drive until I realized the problem.

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[mcdave71]

Is there any slack in the steering gear? That might cause it to be unstable. Or the spindles might be causing some bad camber angles. Post up some close up pics of the setup so we can take a look at it.

[vonjet]

No steering gear feels pretty good. Im gonna swap the tires out today and see if that affects anything.

[cgtech]

This one we built had the Jakes 6" lift, it was stable at 20 mph plus. Not scary to drive. Must be something particular to your cart. I must add, it was an otherwise stock Danaher cart and quite capable. I was impressed, stock 16.99:1 gears are sweet.