Economy vs. Drop Axle lift kit

[lamcops]

Hi, I have a 2004 EZGO TXT Gas, and I'm looking to lift it up. I was pretty sold on getting a drop axle lift kit, but when I went online to order one I was reminded of the economy lift kit which cost quite a bit less.

Are there any significant advantages of getting the drop axle vs. the economy?

I couldn't find anything from google so I figured this would probably be the best place to ask.

I was particularly looking at these two from eBay.

Econ.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EZGO-Medalis...#ht_761wt_1002

Drop Axle
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lift-Kit-axl...#ht_500wt_1163

Of course, there are cheaper economy lift kits, but that one included shipping and everything too.

Thanks in advance for the help!

[pachanga90]

It comes down to what you can afford,and how you want it to look.I figure for a cart that is just running around the property,doing yard-work,maybe some trails occasionally,the money saved on the axle can buy other parts.There isn't any real difference overall between the 2,other than looks.I built my drop-axle,I could have built blocks as well.Its' just another choice to make.I love the look of the drop-axles for a big-cart though!Hope this helps

[lamcops]

Thanks for the reply!

I noticed a while ago that my cart was somewhat lopsided. I just went out and seems that the leaf springs are level. Do you think that it might be the shocks?

[pachanga90]

The shocks don't do anything except cushion the bouncing.The only way they can affect ride-height is if one is seized in place.Probably a weak spring.Alot of carts lean to the left,since most of the time they only have a driver on them.Switch the springs side to side,see if the lean follows.Hope this helps.

[lamcops]

Originally Posted by pachanga90

The shocks don't do anything except cushion the bouncing.The only way they can affect ride-height is if one is seized in place.Probably a weak spring.Alot of carts lean to the left,since most of the time they only have a driver on them.Switch the springs side to side,see if the lean follows.Hope this helps.

Yup, you were right.
I figured out the bracket holding the shock was actually a bit bent, someone must of hit something, because there's also a chunk missing in right behind it in the bumper thing.

I think I'm going to go with drop-axle kit.