Lift kit pro's and con's

leftex · 07-07-2013, 08:16 AM

I want to raise my '95 Medalist a little so I can use larger than stock tires. I'm thinking of something in the 3" range. Would like to use 20 or 22" tires.
This cart will not be used for serious off roading, just hauling the grandkids around the back 40 and the occasional round of sporting clays. I see several different brands and styles. Some have replacement front axles and some use different spindles.

I'm looking for input as to which I should consider. Any and all advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
Wayne

scottyb · 07-07-2013, 08:36 AM

A 4" Jakes spindle lift kit is the most economical and easiest to install to suit your needs. 22 tires will fit.

johnk4jmk · 07-07-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by leftex

I want to raise my '95 Medalist a little so I can use larger than stock tires. I'm thinking of something in the 3" range. Would like to use 20 or 22" tires.
This cart will not be used for serious off roading, just hauling the grandkids around the back 40 and the occasional round of sporting clays. I see several different brands and styles. Some have replacement front axles and some use different spindles.

I'm looking for input as to which I should consider. Any and all advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
Wayne

I agree 100% with scottyb a jakes 4'' spindle lift will do fine for you thats what i have on my cart and i am running 22's and i never rub on the medalist you might even be able to go with even a taller tire.

leftex · 07-07-2013, 10:33 AM

Purely out of curiousity why would a spindle kit be better than the replacement axle?

johnk4jmk · 07-07-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by leftex

Purely out of curiousity why would a spindle kit be better than the replacement axle?

just cause it is easy'r and cheaper for what your wanting to do.

johnk4jmk · 07-07-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by leftex

Purely out of curiousity why would a spindle kit be better than the replacement axle?

hey dude i just looked on the jakes site and you can actually get the axle lift a little cheaper than the spindle,hope this helps

leftex · 07-07-2013, 04:41 PM

Thanks, I'll check it out. I'm kind of on a budget. Is there any reason I can't use the stock tires & rims temporarily?

johnk4jmk · 07-07-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by leftex

Thanks, I'll check it out. I'm kind of on a budget. Is there any reason I can't use the stock tires & rims temporarily?

no not at all.

leftex · 07-08-2013, 07:06 PM

johnk4jmk,
Were you referring to Jake's Part Number 6202?
Thanks

johnk4jmk · 07-08-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by leftex

johnk4jmk,
Were you referring to Jake's Part Number 6202?
Thanks

Yes exactly 249.00 can't beat that.

07-07-2013, 08:16 AM	#1
leftex Getting Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: A little South of Dallas Posts: 112	Lift kit pro's and con's I want to raise my '95 Medalist a little so I can use larger than stock tires. I'm thinking of something in the 3" range. Would like to use 20 or 22" tires. This cart will not be used for serious off roading, just hauling the grandkids around the back 40 and the occasional round of sporting clays. I see several different brands and styles. Some have replacement front axles and some use different spindles. I'm looking for input as to which I should consider. Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks, Wayne

07-07-2013, 08:36 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Lift kit pro's and con's A 4" Jakes spindle lift kit is the most economical and easiest to install to suit your needs. 22 tires will fit.

07-07-2013, 10:33 AM	#4
leftex Getting Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: A little South of Dallas Posts: 112	Re: Lift kit pro's and con's Purely out of curiousity why would a spindle kit be better than the replacement axle?

07-07-2013, 04:41 PM	#7
leftex Getting Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: A little South of Dallas Posts: 112	Re: Lift kit pro's and con's Thanks, I'll check it out. I'm kind of on a budget. Is there any reason I can't use the stock tires & rims temporarily? Last edited by leftex; 07-07-2013 at 04:42 PM.. Reason: corrected grammer

07-08-2013, 07:06 PM	#9
leftex Getting Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: A little South of Dallas Posts: 112	Re: Lift kit pro's and con's johnk4jmk, Were you referring to Jake's Part Number 6202? Thanks

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