G22A front shock coilovers

Olditer · 03-01-2009, 11:25 AM

The front shock coilover springs on my 2003 Yamaha G22A gas cart are much too stiff for a comfortable ride. Has anyone any experience with replacing these springs with some softer ones from another cart/motorcycle?

ads245 · 03-01-2009, 11:57 AM

The only problem I see is that, on the G22 and the Drive the shock is apart of the u-bracket or coupler that houses the spindle, so you couldn't just replace the shock itself without making custom modifications. If you want a smoother ride, you need to go with a long travel, not a spindle which only lifts the cart. A long travel replaces the front end with a-arms and new shocks. The only "quality" long travel available for the G22/Drive is made by Allsports. Everyone who has this kit installed on their cart only has positive remarks to say about it. Just click on site sponsors, then Allsports and once at Allsports' website click on Yamaha lift kits. It is the last one shown.

Olditer · 03-01-2009, 01:11 PM

Thanks, ads245. I envision keeping the shock itself, but replacing just the coil overs. I think by removing the top attachment, they could be slipped off and softer ones installed.

ads245 · 03-01-2009, 01:14 PM

I see what you were talking about, I could see that working just fine.

Olditer · 03-01-2009, 01:18 PM

Now to find the right replacement coils. Anyone have any ideas or experience with these? I know there must be someplace(s) on the web with comparisons of spring lengths, coil diameter/thickness, compression/rebound specs, etc., but hands-on experience is what really counts.

Olditer · 03-01-2009, 02:57 PM

Here's another idea: I think I could cut off the lower original welded shock mount, weld in a pair of tabs further outboard on the pad, and then mount whatever shock/coilover combo I choose (probably from the rear of a motorcycle). Anybody who's done a lift got a pair of originals they would care to donate to the cause?

FIXEROFCARTS · 03-01-2009, 04:00 PM

The problem on a yamaha is the spring holds the front end up. If you go with a lesser coil rate spring the front end will sag down and the tires will kick out at the bottom. The cure would be to go with a taller spring, but if you cram it in there you will gain back a stiff ride due to having to collape the spring.

Olditer · 03-01-2009, 05:19 PM

Yup - I'm afraid that all makes sense. If I did add the tabs and use another shock/coil combination, maybe one with a longer travel and spring might work? Gotta be a way.

03-01-2009, 11:25 AM	#1
Olditer Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7	G22A front shock coilovers The front shock coilover springs on my 2003 Yamaha G22A gas cart are much too stiff for a comfortable ride. Has anyone any experience with replacing these springs with some softer ones from another cart/motorcycle?
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03-01-2009, 11:57 AM	#2
ads245 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 250	Re: G22A front shock coilovers The only problem I see is that, on the G22 and the Drive the shock is apart of the u-bracket or coupler that houses the spindle, so you couldn't just replace the shock itself without making custom modifications. If you want a smoother ride, you need to go with a long travel, not a spindle which only lifts the cart. A long travel replaces the front end with a-arms and new shocks. The only "quality" long travel available for the G22/Drive is made by Allsports. Everyone who has this kit installed on their cart only has positive remarks to say about it. Just click on site sponsors, then Allsports and once at Allsports' website click on Yamaha lift kits. It is the last one shown.
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03-01-2009, 01:11 PM	#3
Olditer Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7	Re: G22A front shock coilovers Thanks, ads245. I envision keeping the shock itself, but replacing just the coil overs. I think by removing the top attachment, they could be slipped off and softer ones installed.
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03-01-2009, 01:14 PM	#4
ads245 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 250	Re: G22A front shock coilovers I see what you were talking about, I could see that working just fine.
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03-01-2009, 01:18 PM	#5
Olditer Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7	Re: G22A front shock coilovers Now to find the right replacement coils. Anyone have any ideas or experience with these? I know there must be someplace(s) on the web with comparisons of spring lengths, coil diameter/thickness, compression/rebound specs, etc., but hands-on experience is what really counts.
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03-01-2009, 02:57 PM	#6
Olditer Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7	Re: G22A front shock coilovers Here's another idea: I think I could cut off the lower original welded shock mount, weld in a pair of tabs further outboard on the pad, and then mount whatever shock/coilover combo I choose (probably from the rear of a motorcycle). Anybody who's done a lift got a pair of originals they would care to donate to the cause?
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03-01-2009, 04:00 PM	#7
FIXEROFCARTS Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Not sure yet Posts: 500	Re: G22A front shock coilovers The problem on a yamaha is the spring holds the front end up. If you go with a lesser coil rate spring the front end will sag down and the tires will kick out at the bottom. The cure would be to go with a taller spring, but if you cram it in there you will gain back a stiff ride due to having to collape the spring.

03-01-2009, 05:19 PM	#8
Olditer Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7	Re: G22A front shock coilovers Yup - I'm afraid that all makes sense. If I did add the tabs and use another shock/coil combination, maybe one with a longer travel and spring might work? Gotta be a way.
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