Bushing

jkrash · 04-12-2010, 09:25 PM

My first post, I'm kind of new to carts, I have a question about an EZ GO 1993 with a 4 cycle engine. I have a lift in it and mudder tires, it has a lot of play in the steering, I think I found the sloppy spot at the top of what I would call the pit man arm, can someone tell me if there is a bushing in this location? or does the whole arm need to be replaced. I plan on taking it apart but I would rather have the part in hand before I do so.

chardonite · 04-12-2010, 09:51 PM

If it's the part I'm thinkin it is there is a bushing in there that can be replaced. One of the site sponsors could help you out no problem...

LostHusker · 04-12-2010, 09:54 PM

Check with the site sponsors for sure, I think Scotty is still roaming around here somewhere.

rib33024 · 04-12-2010, 10:47 PM

Does it look like this--

chardonite · 04-13-2010, 06:35 AM

I think he's talking about the idler arm.hey Krash, is the part about a foot long with a arm on the top and an arm on the bottom?

jkrash · 04-13-2010, 04:57 PM

Yes it has an arm on top and on the bottom, it sits vertical in the middle of the cart just behind the dash board.
I don't see it in the photo above.

chardonite · 04-14-2010, 10:31 AM

The bushings are definitely available for that arm,just make sure the shaft is OK.

jkrash · 04-14-2010, 09:31 PM

thanks, I'll take it apart this weekend to see what I got.

popatop · 04-23-2010, 06:36 AM

Just a thought jkrash my steering was sloppy and wondered, I adjusted the wheel alignment and it took all the play out and doesn't wonder anymore, drives good.
Good Luck

popatop · 04-23-2010, 06:54 AM

Got this from ruedy, adjusted mine this way worked great, You will need the wheels and tires on it to get it aligned right. Hope this Helps.

You want an 1/8" to a 1/4" toe-in measured at the same point on the tires or rims both front and back. I use a tape measure and go off the rim lip but sometimes that can be a PIA to do, i've heard of guys using a curtain rod for doing it (always thought this was a great idea) and some using a string. main thing is to have the front of the rim about 1/8" less than the back, 1/4" if you measure on the outside of the tire. on your model cart you only have the one bar to adjust and you can do it jacked up or sitting on the ground.

the later txt carts (94.5-01.5, an ST models) need to be sitting on the ground preferably with some weight in it, both tie rods need adjusted equal amounts.

The 2001.5 and up with the rack and pinion on the axle weldment has only 1 adjustment bar can be done like the 1st one.

04-12-2010, 09:25 PM	#1
jkrash Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: lake vermilion Posts: 139	Bushing My first post, I'm kind of new to carts, I have a question about an EZ GO 1993 with a 4 cycle engine. I have a lift in it and mudder tires, it has a lot of play in the steering, I think I found the sloppy spot at the top of what I would call the pit man arm, can someone tell me if there is a bushing in this location? or does the whole arm need to be replaced. I plan on taking it apart but I would rather have the part in hand before I do so.

04-12-2010, 09:51 PM	#2
chardonite Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chardon Ohio Posts: 257	Re: Bushing If it's the part I'm thinkin it is there is a bushing in there that can be replaced. One of the site sponsors could help you out no problem...

04-12-2010, 09:54 PM	#3
LostHusker Just one day at a time Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South TX Posts: 8,650	Re: Bushing Check with the site sponsors for sure, I think Scotty is still roaming around here somewhere.

04-12-2010, 10:47 PM	#4
rib33024 ...................... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 16,416	Re: Bushing Does it look like this--

04-13-2010, 06:35 AM	#5
chardonite Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chardon Ohio Posts: 257	Re: Bushing I think he's talking about the idler arm.hey Krash, is the part about a foot long with a arm on the top and an arm on the bottom?

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04-13-2010, 04:57 PM	#6
jkrash Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: lake vermilion Posts: 139	Re: Bushing Yes it has an arm on top and on the bottom, it sits vertical in the middle of the cart just behind the dash board. I don't see it in the photo above.

04-14-2010, 10:31 AM	#7
chardonite Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chardon Ohio Posts: 257	Re: Bushing The bushings are definitely available for that arm,just make sure the shaft is OK.

04-14-2010, 09:31 PM	#8
jkrash Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: lake vermilion Posts: 139	Re: Bushing thanks, I'll take it apart this weekend to see what I got.

04-23-2010, 06:36 AM	#9
popatop Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 894	Re: Bushing Just a thought jkrash my steering was sloppy and wondered, I adjusted the wheel alignment and it took all the play out and doesn't wonder anymore, drives good. Good Luck

04-23-2010, 06:54 AM	#10
popatop Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 894	Re: Bushing Got this from ruedy, adjusted mine this way worked great, You will need the wheels and tires on it to get it aligned right. Hope this Helps. You want an 1/8" to a 1/4" toe-in measured at the same point on the tires or rims both front and back. I use a tape measure and go off the rim lip but sometimes that can be a PIA to do, i've heard of guys using a curtain rod for doing it (always thought this was a great idea) and some using a string. main thing is to have the front of the rim about 1/8" less than the back, 1/4" if you measure on the outside of the tire. on your model cart you only have the one bar to adjust and you can do it jacked up or sitting on the ground. the later txt carts (94.5-01.5, an ST models) need to be sitting on the ground preferably with some weight in it, both tie rods need adjusted equal amounts. The 2001.5 and up with the rack and pinion on the axle weldment has only 1 adjustment bar can be done like the 1st one.

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