stronger? spindle or drop axle

[rsw007]

Got a friend that wants to lift his 2004 txt and run 23" tires for off road/hunting and was asking me which style lift is stronger. i told him not to use an economy like mine, thats all i know.

[kgsc]

IMO, drop axle. Spindle lift has a lot of torque 6 inches or so from the pivot. Also widens the turning radius. Fellow carter in Aiken

[mike777]

i'm wanting to do the exact same thing on my 07 TXT, asked about it in another post, but with alot of other topics, I guess it got lost there, so I'm interested to hear some opinions, would also like to know about the Jakes long travel, thats what I think I'd really like, I read that ScottyB says he thinks the spindle lift from Jakes is real tough.

[rsw007]

kgsc we are riding down to Mr golf.cart in the morning just check them out. heard it was a big place.

[beach cart]

I have a 2007 txt and had a 6" all sports drop axle for the 2 years and it was tuff and stable. I have a friend with Jakes spindle and its beefy and he likes the ride. We don't go off rode, strictly street beach runners. I put a Jakes long travel on 2 months ago, it is the best along with the disc brakes, superior smooth ride and steering is real tight. The front is 1.5 in wider on each side and I love the look. I don't think you can go wrong with anything from Jakes or All sports gear, there both equal in quality. Its personnel preference IMO. Have to change my avatar.

[kgsc]

My brother has the Jakes spindle lit on hit txt and it appears to be a good lift and I am sure it is but you asked for an opinion.

I do know that it changed hit turning radius big time. My F250 crew cab will turn around in a smaller circle. Jakes said it was a "safety" thing. A few modifications to the axle and it turns normal now.

As for long travel lifts, I have one on my project cart but have never ridden in it

[kgsc]

Originally Posted by rsw007

kgsc we are riding down to Mr golf.cart in the morning just check them out. heard it was a big place.

Yes it is. Be careful though, kid in the candy store thing.

I was going down there today for a couple sets of tires but didn't make it. Not a real flashy place but lots of stuff and they move some inventory.

You got the website? http://golf-cart-parts-now.com/

[kgsc]

Also IMO and I will shut up.. I would stay away from the 4-5+ lifts that just use longer shackles in the rear.. Lift blocks for me

[pachanga90]

I agree on the shackles,they increase sway.The biggest factor on lift-kits(besides price)is this.What are you doing with the cart?If you are bombing around your property,and just need it lifted to fit bigger tires,go with an Econo-Lift,If you are pounding the life out of it Off-Road,go with the Drop-Axle or a Long-Travel.For a Street,Beach,or occasional off-roader,the spindle-lift or the Econo-Lift will be fine.I wouldn't recommend severe off-road abuse on the spindles,since the leverage is increased at the axle so much,I can just see the axle bending.I built my Drop-Axle out of my stock axle,sleeved it on the drops to beef it up a little,and I've been smashing into trees on the trail to jump them for 5yrs.now,and I just started to tweak it a little(believe me,I hit them hard and often!!!)Hope this helps.