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11-03-2019, 09:12 PM | #21 |
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Re: Aren't These Rear Leaf Shackles Really Long? 2014 TXT
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11-04-2019, 01:45 AM | #22 |
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Re: Aren't These Rear Leaf Shackles Really Long? 2014 TXT
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11-04-2019, 02:06 PM | #23 | |
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Re: Aren't These Rear Leaf Shackles Really Long? 2014 TXT
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When you look at how they are mounted, leaf springs have the shorter "stacked" part assembled on the spring side that receives the "compression". So, normally the shorter sections would be on the top side of the leaf spring. But because these have overly long shackles, the compression takes place on the bottom side of the leaf spring. The whole set up is cheesy IMHO. |
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11-05-2019, 01:09 AM | #24 | |
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Without going into a great deal of theory and typing practice - let it be said that the shorter load "helper" leaves should be under the main leaf. The length of the shackle doesn't matter - nor does it matter if the shackle swings up or down - the helper leaves go under the main leaf. It also does not matter if the axle is mounted above or below the axle - again - the helper leaves go under the main leaf. If the axle is mounted under the spring - the load is transmitted up through the helpers into the main leaf, then to the mounts. If the axle is mounted above the spring - the load is transmitted down through the u-bolts to the lower plate, then up through the helpers into the main leaf, then to the mounts. You can argue that if the helpers are on top that the clamps that band the helpers to the main leaf will transmit the load to the main leaf, but that is not their intended function, which is to keep the leaves aligned and to control spring wrap-up under accel and braking. The clamps will usually wear out quickly and fail if forced to carry a load. |
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12-11-2019, 06:38 PM | #25 | |
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12-11-2019, 07:06 PM | #26 |
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Re: Aren't These Rear Leaf Shackles Really Long? 2014 TXT
You could try to find just the rear lift kit, but this one is cheap enough where you can buy it and throw away the front. The front is not compatible with your model year. Perfectautopart 6" Drop Axle Lift Kits for EZGO Golf Cart Electric TXT Model 1994.5-2001.5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y8CP956..._Jmy8DbNHCF2AM
You might also have to flip the drums to the other side because your break cable might get in the way of the lift blocks. Then your brake cable will be too short on the drivers side and you will need a new longer one. This is why they just went with the shackles. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk |
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