Yamaha G2 suspension

Navysauce · 06-02-2015, 10:52 AM

I recently inherited a G2 cart, got it going but the suspension is worn out. I have read on this forum about people using different shocks for lifted carts but I was wondering is there any other alternative to the oem yamaha shocks? They seems expensive for what they are and think there has to be another less expensive way. Thanks in advance.

Mr. Mike · 06-02-2015, 02:54 PM

I haven't been able to find any shocks that'll work for non lifted carts. Unfortunately, most lift kits reuse the factory shocks so even that wouldn't matter much. The only time you would have the opportunity to use longer aftermarket/ATV type shocks would be with the long travel setup or making your own lift kit. Maybe somebody else on BGW has found something?
When I installed the lift kit on my cart I ended up with the front end 2" lower than the rear and I was not happy with that. I ended using steel plates to lift the front the extra 2" which caused me to find another alternative to the shocks. I ended up using Harley Sportster shocks on the front because they're exactly 2" longer then the stock 11" shocks.

sho305 · 06-02-2015, 08:11 PM

I don't know either, but on ebay a lot of listings tell the length of the shock so you could try something that way, like maybe a front atv shock.

slonomo · 06-02-2015, 08:21 PM

Factory shocks are actually pretty decent quality, just not for off road. For campground/golf course/yard use they are great, usually last a long time.

Navysauce · 06-04-2015, 10:17 AM

Thanks for the info guys I guess I'm going to pull them off and get good measurements then give it a go with some aftermarket shocks I've seen. Personally I just can't see paying $250 for shocks on a golf cart. Thanks again for the help of it works out I will post all the info for others.

Mr. Mike · 06-04-2015, 10:21 AM

If you don't find anything I have a set of fronts from a G9 that would work but I don't know if they're any better than what you have now. I would be willing to sell them really cheap and ship them to you.

Navysauce · 06-04-2015, 11:42 AM

I will keep it in mind. Thanks again

Navysauce · 06-04-2015, 11:45 AM

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Mr. Mike · 06-04-2015, 11:56 AM

Well there's your problem. The shocks will never work with the cart upside down. JK. Where are you from Navysauce? Nice little inheritance.

Navysauce · 06-04-2015, 12:02 PM

Va. It runs good too. Sometimes you got to pump the pedal a couple time for it too engage but other than that the radio even works!

06-02-2015, 10:52 AM	#1
Navysauce Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 5	Yamaha G2 suspension I recently inherited a G2 cart, got it going but the suspension is worn out. I have read on this forum about people using different shocks for lifted carts but I was wondering is there any other alternative to the oem yamaha shocks? They seems expensive for what they are and think there has to be another less expensive way. Thanks in advance.
Navysauce Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 5

06-02-2015, 02:54 PM	#2
Mr. Mike It's Beer Time! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 1,462	Re: Yamaha G2 suspension I haven't been able to find any shocks that'll work for non lifted carts. Unfortunately, most lift kits reuse the factory shocks so even that wouldn't matter much. The only time you would have the opportunity to use longer aftermarket/ATV type shocks would be with the long travel setup or making your own lift kit. Maybe somebody else on BGW has found something? When I installed the lift kit on my cart I ended up with the front end 2" lower than the rear and I was not happy with that. I ended using steel plates to lift the front the extra 2" which caused me to find another alternative to the shocks. I ended up using Harley Sportster shocks on the front because they're exactly 2" longer then the stock 11" shocks.

06-02-2015, 08:11 PM	#3
sho305 Vegas modded 420 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West MI Posts: 15,443	Re: Yamaha G2 suspension I don't know either, but on ebay a lot of listings tell the length of the shock so you could try something that way, like maybe a front atv shock.

06-02-2015, 08:21 PM	#4
slonomo Searching for The Way Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Medina, Ohio (NEOHIO) Posts: 11,432	Re: Yamaha G2 suspension Factory shocks are actually pretty decent quality, just not for off road. For campground/golf course/yard use they are great, usually last a long time.

06-04-2015, 10:17 AM	#5
Navysauce Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 5	Re: Yamaha G2 suspension Thanks for the info guys I guess I'm going to pull them off and get good measurements then give it a go with some aftermarket shocks I've seen. Personally I just can't see paying $250 for shocks on a golf cart. Thanks again for the help of it works out I will post all the info for others.
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06-04-2015, 10:21 AM	#6
Mr. Mike It's Beer Time! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 1,462	Re: Yamaha G2 suspension If you don't find anything I have a set of fronts from a G9 that would work but I don't know if they're any better than what you have now. I would be willing to sell them really cheap and ship them to you.

06-04-2015, 11:42 AM	#7
Navysauce Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 5	Re: Yamaha G2 suspension I will keep it in mind. Thanks again
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06-04-2015, 11:56 AM	#9
Mr. Mike It's Beer Time! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 1,462	Re: Yamaha G2 suspension Well there's your problem. The shocks will never work with the cart upside down. JK. Where are you from Navysauce? Nice little inheritance.

06-04-2015, 12:02 PM	#10
Navysauce Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 5	Re: Yamaha G2 suspension Va. It runs good too. Sometimes you got to pump the pedal a couple time for it too engage but other than that the radio even works!
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