Longer front leaf springs

crabtreeink · 04-02-2012, 03:51 PM

I have a 2001 Ezgo txt cart. Recently I changed out the front cowl to a Workhorse cowl and added fender flares. The cart is lifted with 22" wheels. Everything worked great, until I added 2" wheel spacers. Now the tires rub on the fender flares when turning tight. I like the wheel spacers and I don't want to lift the cart any higher. Is it possible to extend the front leaf springs by 2" or 3" so they will clear? If so, where would I get longer leaf springs?

pachanga90 · 04-02-2012, 04:45 PM

You can have a spring-shop make up whatever you want.I work for the local shop here,And we built mine.Let me know if I can help you out.

scottyb · 04-02-2012, 05:01 PM

Actually they make a 2 inch longer spring depending on which ones you have, they measure 20.5 " hole to hole in stock replacement
OEM#70431-G01 (#28

and HD
OEM #70422-G01P (#295)

(aftermarket part #)

crabtreeink · 04-02-2012, 06:25 PM

Thanks for the info scottyb. I just measured my HD leafs and they are 18.5" long (hole to hole) so it looks like the 20.5" will work. Were can I buy the extended leafs? Can you send me a link?

Also, I my cart measures approx. 15.25" from the ground to the bottom of the rocker. Will the new leaf springs give me the same stance?

crabtreeink · 04-02-2012, 06:39 PM

I actually just found the spring online by doing a search, however I noticed that it is for a gas cart. I have an electric cart. Will that matter?

pachanga90 · 04-02-2012, 09:01 PM

The ST springs also give lift.

scottyb · 04-02-2012, 10:24 PM

They will fit Gas or Electric.

crabtreeink · 04-21-2012, 08:04 PM

I finally got my new front leaf springs installed today, and it looks like I now have the clearance I needed on the front end. I have not taken it out yet since i need to extend my steering linkage (I will do that in the next day or so).

After looking at the new set up, I noticed I might have a new problem. Since the new leaves had a different design I noticed it caused my axle to pitch forward. Therefore, my spindles are no longer perpendicular to the ground (now at an angle). I assume this will be an issue and will add stress when I try to turn? Do I need to worry about this, and if so, can it be fixed?

pachanga90 · 04-21-2012, 08:19 PM

The steering will feel heavy and not return easily after a turn.Measure the angle of the king-pin with an angle-gauge,you want it 0 or close to it.You can take the springs and have them bent up a little at the flat front-section,or add a tapered-shim to bring it back up.Hope this helps.

crabtreeink · 04-21-2012, 08:41 PM

Thanks, Where would I get a tapered shim?

04-02-2012, 03:51 PM	#1
crabtreeink Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 17	Longer front leaf springs I have a 2001 Ezgo txt cart. Recently I changed out the front cowl to a Workhorse cowl and added fender flares. The cart is lifted with 22" wheels. Everything worked great, until I added 2" wheel spacers. Now the tires rub on the fender flares when turning tight. I like the wheel spacers and I don't want to lift the cart any higher. Is it possible to extend the front leaf springs by 2" or 3" so they will clear? If so, where would I get longer leaf springs?
crabtreeink Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 17

04-02-2012, 05:01 PM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Longer front leaf springs Actually they make a 2 inch longer spring depending on which ones you have, they measure 20.5 " hole to hole in stock replacement OEM#70431-G01 (#28 and HD OEM #70422-G01P (#295) (aftermarket part #)

04-02-2012, 06:25 PM	#4
crabtreeink Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 17	Re: Longer front leaf springs Thanks for the info scottyb. I just measured my HD leafs and they are 18.5" long (hole to hole) so it looks like the 20.5" will work. Were can I buy the extended leafs? Can you send me a link? Also, I my cart measures approx. 15.25" from the ground to the bottom of the rocker. Will the new leaf springs give me the same stance?
crabtreeink Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 17

04-02-2012, 06:39 PM	#5
crabtreeink Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 17	Re: Longer front leaf springs I actually just found the spring online by doing a search, however I noticed that it is for a gas cart. I have an electric cart. Will that matter?
crabtreeink Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 17

04-02-2012, 09:01 PM	#6
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: Longer front leaf springs The ST springs also give lift.

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04-02-2012, 04:45 PM	#2
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: Longer front leaf springs You can have a spring-shop make up whatever you want.I work for the local shop here,And we built mine.Let me know if I can help you out.

04-02-2012, 10:24 PM	#7
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Longer front leaf springs They will fit Gas or Electric.

04-21-2012, 08:04 PM	#8
crabtreeink Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 17	Re: Longer front leaf springs-new problem I finally got my new front leaf springs installed today, and it looks like I now have the clearance I needed on the front end. I have not taken it out yet since i need to extend my steering linkage (I will do that in the next day or so). After looking at the new set up, I noticed I might have a new problem. Since the new leaves had a different design I noticed it caused my axle to pitch forward. Therefore, my spindles are no longer perpendicular to the ground (now at an angle). I assume this will be an issue and will add stress when I try to turn? Do I need to worry about this, and if so, can it be fixed?
crabtreeink Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 17

04-21-2012, 08:19 PM	#9
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: Longer front leaf springs The steering will feel heavy and not return easily after a turn.Measure the angle of the king-pin with an angle-gauge,you want it 0 or close to it.You can take the springs and have them bent up a little at the flat front-section,or add a tapered-shim to bring it back up.Hope this helps.

04-21-2012, 08:41 PM	#10
crabtreeink Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 17	Re: Longer front leaf springs Thanks, Where would I get a tapered shim?
crabtreeink Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 17

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