2004 EZGO, adding back seat, leaf/lift?

lobster · 04-20-2009, 01:10 PM

Hello all,

New member here but I've had two golf carts prior to purchasing the 2004. I freely admit I'm still relatively new to these, though.

The question is: What's better - additional leaf springs, or a lift kit - when a rear seat kit has been added? I got on the rear seat and it definitely wallows a bit more, due to the load being moved away from the front. It's not huge, but if I were to put four adults on it, I'd rather not take any chances.

The tires are all rated 22 psi and inflated to 18 psi for now. I can't see the additional 4 psi making a big difference on how it squats with the load on the back.

That also brings me to another question - how difficult is it to add either the leaf springs, or the lift kits?

Thanks in advance!

-Lobster

WickedCarts · 04-20-2009, 01:33 PM

sponsors sell a 4 leaf heavy duty rear springs that work perfect for the added weight... you could have them replace in just a few hours...

lobster · 04-20-2009, 01:40 PM

Thanks for the info. Think it's better to go right for the 4-leaf springs or to do the "add-a-leaf" deal?

WickedCarts · 04-20-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobster

Thanks for the info. Think it's better to go right for the 4-leaf springs or to do the "add-a-leaf" deal?

just new 4 leaf

lobster · 04-20-2009, 03:26 PM

I'm somewhat of a newbie...so how do you release the tension on the old leaf springs? I can get it on a lift.

divot61 · 04-20-2009, 03:50 PM

there shouldn't be any tension on the springs when you jack it up, just the weight of the rear end. support the rear end and remove the u-bolts

04-20-2009, 01:10 PM	#1
lobster Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minneapolis Minnesota Posts: 22	2004 EZGO, adding back seat, leaf/lift? Hello all, New member here but I've had two golf carts prior to purchasing the 2004. I freely admit I'm still relatively new to these, though. The question is: What's better - additional leaf springs, or a lift kit - when a rear seat kit has been added? I got on the rear seat and it definitely wallows a bit more, due to the load being moved away from the front. It's not huge, but if I were to put four adults on it, I'd rather not take any chances. The tires are all rated 22 psi and inflated to 18 psi for now. I can't see the additional 4 psi making a big difference on how it squats with the load on the back. That also brings me to another question - how difficult is it to add either the leaf springs, or the lift kits? Thanks in advance! -Lobster

04-20-2009, 01:33 PM	#2
WickedCarts NOT a Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So CAL Posts: 2,147	Re: 2004 EZGO, adding back seat, leaf/lift? sponsors sell a 4 leaf heavy duty rear springs that work perfect for the added weight... you could have them replace in just a few hours...

04-20-2009, 01:40 PM	#3
lobster Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minneapolis Minnesota Posts: 22	Re: 2004 EZGO, adding back seat, leaf/lift? Thanks for the info. Think it's better to go right for the 4-leaf springs or to do the "add-a-leaf" deal?

04-20-2009, 03:26 PM	#5
lobster Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minneapolis Minnesota Posts: 22	Re: 2004 EZGO, adding back seat, leaf/lift? I'm somewhat of a newbie...so how do you release the tension on the old leaf springs? I can get it on a lift.

04-20-2009, 03:50 PM	#6
divot61 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: indiana Posts: 274	Re: 2004 EZGO, adding back seat, leaf/lift? there shouldn't be any tension on the springs when you jack it up, just the weight of the rear end. support the rear end and remove the u-bolts

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