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Old 12-19-2009, 04:29 PM   #1
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can i use 8 inch rims and fit a drop axle 5 inch lift for my electric 95 medalist???
the rims have 20 inch tires... will this work????
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Old 12-19-2009, 04:39 PM   #2
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can i use 8 inch rims and fit a drop axle 5 inch lift for my electric 95 medalist???
the rims have 20 inch tires... will this work????
Only if they are a really deep dish rim. Stock rims will possibly rub on the spindles...

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Old 12-19-2009, 04:42 PM   #3
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even if i use my stock spindles?
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even if i use my stock spindles?
Won't work without either the ST riser spindles or spindle adaptors...

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Jakes recommends a wheel with an offset for stability as well as clearance.
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Old 12-19-2009, 06:45 PM   #6
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ESPECIALLY if you use your stock spindles..........
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****!!! --i was about to pick up a G2 yami cart for $100 bucks with 22 inch tires on 8 inch rims.... i also thought spacers but idk maybe ill just wait till i come across some 10 inch rims or 12's with offroad tires cheap
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****!!! --i was about to pick up a G2 yami cart for $100 bucks with 22 inch tires on 8 inch rims.... i also thought spacers but idk maybe ill just wait till i come across some 10 inch rims or 12's with offroad tires cheap

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for a hundred bucks.....buy the dang cart. Spend a couple hun on a lift and be really gratefull!
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the yamaha cart is gas with no motor... can i use 3 inch spacers and call it a day and pick up the 8 inch rims for my lift/?????
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can i use 3 inch spacers and be in the clear????
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