Rebuilt CC DS Electric Transaxles w/ higher Gears

[HummerKart]

I'm wondering if there is a good place to buy a rebuilt Club Car Transaxle with higher gears (8:1 preferred). Or if there is a good place that sells them new or used.

I have a '00 DS and the Kawasaki transaxle is starting to leak, so it seems that it would be a better thing to upgrade to an 8:1 in a new or rebuilt transaxle (Kawi or Graziano) than trying to rebuild the Kawasaki.

Recommendations? Thoughts? Should I just try to rebuild my Kawi?

[NoleFan4Ever]

That is a very tall gear. You need a lot of amperage and power to get it up to speed. I have had them and needed a LOT of extras to make it to top end....

[NCPW]

There's always the option of going with a 2- speed rear end from Axles, Inc. The tall gear is 10:1 and the shorter one is 20:1; best of both worlds. But they're pricey at around $1000.

[HummerKart]

Originally Posted by NoleFan4Ever

That is a very tall gear. You need a lot of amperage and power to get it up to speed. I have had them and needed a LOT of extras to make it to top end....

I just converted my cart to a 58V lithium pack and I have a Navitas AC 5KW motor. I have a 700 amp solenoid too.

I'm pretty sure my Kawi rear end is the standard 12:1 and with 25" tires off of a Deere Gator, I can lift the wheels 10" off the ground when I accelerate.

Since I live in Florida and it is very flat, I don't think that going to 8:1 would be a problem with all that torque that I have. Still, I don't really know for sure - what are your experiences with going from 12:1 to 8:1? I heard it adds about 13% more speed depending on your torque.

[HummerKart]

Originally Posted by NCPW

There's always the option of going with a 2- speed rear end from Axles, Inc. The tall gear is 10:1 and the shorter one is 20:1; best of both worlds. But they're pricey at around $1000.

That sounds like something that would be really good to try and the price doesn't scare me. I tried to find "Axles Inc." on the web, but I keep getting a trailer axle place in Michigan that doesn't have golf cart axles.

Do you have a link/URL?

Thanks for the info!

[PingEye3]

The CC Villager (Street Legal based on DS) has a 10.3 rear axle ratio from factory. The gears are not available as separate parts. However, if you want to purchase a completely new axle with the 10.3 ratio, contact David Hicks at Revolution Golf Cars. They are available as a complete unit. That is what I have in my Precedent with XCT500, PQ Executioner and Lithium.

https://www.revolutiongolfcars.com/

[HummerKart]

Originally Posted by PingEye3

The CC Villager (Street Legal based on DS) has a 10.3 rear axle ratio from factory. The gears are not available as separate parts. However, if you want to purchase a completely new axle with the 10.3 ratio, contact David Hicks at Revolution Golf Cars. They are available as a complete unit. That is what I have in my Precedent with XCT500, PQ Executioner and Lithium.

https://www.revolutiongolfcars.com/

Thank you! I looked at their website and they don't list complete axles, but I will call and see what they have in stock if they still carry them.

[NoleFan4Ever]

Originally Posted by HummerKart

I just converted my cart to a 58V lithium pack and I have a Navitas AC 5KW motor. I have a 700 amp solenoid too.

I'm pretty sure my Kawi rear end is the standard 12:1 and with 25" tires off of a Deere Gator, I can lift the wheels 10" off the ground when I accelerate.

Since I live in Florida and it is very flat, I don't think that going to 8:1 would be a problem with all that torque that I have. Still, I don't really know for sure - what are your experiences with going from 12:1 to 8:1? I heard it adds about 13% more speed depending on your torque.

You are good to go wit that setup.... Just don't do any pulling or heavy loading...

[HummerKart]

Originally Posted by NoleFan4Ever

You are good to go wit that setup.... Just don't do any pulling or heavy loading...

Thanks for the info. I think the right thing to do is go with this 2-speed rear end that people are mentioning, but I'm having trouble locating where to get one.

[HummerKart]

Originally Posted by PingEye3

The CC Villager (Street Legal based on DS) has a 10.3 rear axle ratio from factory. The gears are not available as separate parts. However, if you want to purchase a completely new axle with the 10.3 ratio, contact David Hicks at Revolution Golf Cars. They are available as a complete unit. That is what I have in my Precedent with XCT500, PQ Executioner and Lithium.

https://www.revolutiongolfcars.com/

Shoot...called and talked to David and he said they don't sell rear transaxles there. Bummer...still looking for leads.