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Old 01-18-2021, 12:19 PM   #1
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Default 2002 36v TXT rear sits higher after installing 6" drop axle w/ HD springs

I picked up a 36v 2002 EZGO TXT of FB Marketplace for $800 and although seller said it's good to go, I fully expected to replace the three 12v batteries. Within three days I installed six new 6v batteries, 6" drop axle lift, 23" tires on 14" wheels, four new shocks, HD leaf springs in the rear, and gave it a fresh matte black rattle can paint job for starters.

The new leaf springs only have 1 additional leaf versus the original but the rear sits noticeably higher (see roof line in attached photo). Most would say, that's great so when the back is loaded down, it'll be evened out; however, even when loaded down it doesn't sag much nor levels out.

I believe the additional height in the rear is caused by the leaf springs? The lift didn't come with any instructions; any suggestions to level it out?
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Old 01-19-2021, 01:36 PM   #2
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Default Re: 2002 36v TXT rear sits higher after installing 6" drop axle w/ HD springs

I think I picked up about 2" in height in the rear when I put my HD leaf springs on (2010 TXT) last Saturday. My old springs were sitting almost flat with the cart's weight with the back seat on them. The new ones flex a little but they are a long way from flat and are much firmer when anyone climbs aboard. They barely move down.
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Old 01-19-2021, 03:36 PM   #3
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Default Re: 2002 36v TXT rear sits higher after installing 6" drop axle w/ HD springs

The one sure thing that will level it is time. I put HD springs on my 2002 just over a year ago and it was noticably higher, but my springs were in really bad shape. I didn't care that it was higher, but the ride was much worse with the new springs.

A year later it sits lower and rides much better. I would drive yours and be happy with it. If you do something to make it perfectly level now, it might be sagging after some time goes by. You have a nice looking cart and you did it the right way by buying an old stock cart and fixing it up yourself.
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Old 01-19-2021, 07:25 PM   #4
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Default Re: 2002 36v TXT rear sits higher after installing 6" drop axle w/ HD springs

From the pics it looks like you went with new shocks too. I recently put a similar drop axle lift with the same rear spacer setup as you and new shocks. Mine already had hd springs. Mine now sits higher in the rear than before. I’d bet dollars to donuts it’s a combo of the new shocks and/or the axle spacers. I’d venture to say it will settle with use.
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