Front Coil Springs / Support

[dmax27]

TGJR, how's the ride with the coil over front shocks? Does the cart ride a lot stiffer? How much did the front end come up when you installed the front coil over shocks?

[northwestfarmtn]

Originally Posted by TGJR

It helped out a lot but I still had to use a bottle jack to push the front end down enough to get the coil shocks in there. But I think that had a lot to do with the fact I couldn't get the HD coil shocks to compress at all to be able to slide them in there. But they're in, they fit and they look good so we're checking that project off the list ASAP.

i was able to get mine just by letting the front end hand and pushing down about a half inch.... glade you got it taken care of

Originally Posted by libertybellcdr

Is there a way to test the front leaf springs to know if they are worn out?

measure from bottom shock mount to top shock mount should be around 13"

[TGJR]

Originally Posted by dmax27

TGJR, how's the ride with the coil over front shocks? Does the cart ride a lot stiffer? How much did the front end come up when you installed the front coil over shocks?

I should know how it rides within the next few days. Still trying to finish everything up now.

[libertybellcdr]

I finally got a chance to perform some simple test to see how the front leaf springs perform.

1. I jacked the front axle up in the air to see if the leaf springs compressed any between being on the ground and in the air. Unfortunately, they don't look any different.

2. I stood on the floorboard and bounced up and down. After about 2 bounces, the shocks stated bottoming-out. I would take this as meaning the front leaf springs are worn out. They still have their factory bend, but obviously aren't giving any real support.

Thoughts?

[libertybellcdr]

Originally Posted by northwestfarmtn

measure from bottom shock mount to top shock mount should be around 13"

Mine is measuring 13 and 1/4 inches. Doesn't seem like that would be much of a difference. What bothers me is how easy it is to push the cab down onto the frame. It just bounces around.

[northwestfarmtn]

Originally Posted by libertybellcdr

Mine is measuring 13 and 1/4 inches. Doesn't seem like that would be much of a difference. What bothers me is how easy it is to push the cab down onto the frame. It just bounces around.

I believe new leaf springs are in your future