2008 RXV with Steering issues

[rob_c28]

Hi All,

Got a 2008 RXV and have some questions about steering.

I purchased this golf cart second hand and thereafter found some issues.

I have replaced the rear leaf springs with Heavy Duty Springs, I have purchase 4 new 12 inch wheels with Timberwolf A/T Tires. I have also replaced the rear differential fluid and seat.

Next up is the steering. It is very squirrelly!! Slight movement in the steering wheel and the cart start swerving. I have adjusted the Toe-in and their is no real movement in the tie rods. I have also lowered the PSI in the tires to 18psi. The cart does have a 6" RHOX spindle Lift that i know can cause some unsteady steering, but would it cause a problem to the point where its scary to drive the **** thing??

Some things i have noticed is that the cart leans towards the front drivers side tire. (Maybe a shock needs to be replace??? IDK) . Could that be causing it? These is also some creaking come from the front wheels which i suspect could be front wheel bearings. But again I ask can this cause the swerving? Just trying to narrow down what to attack next.


Any advice you all can provide would be greatly appreciated!!!

thanks all!

[cgtech]

If adjusting the tie rods doesn't get any movement, that's where to start.

[rob_c28]

Originally Posted by cgtech

If adjusting the tie rods doesn't get any movement, that's where to start.

Not sure I know what you mean. When shaking the tie rods back and fourth, there is no movement. I read somewhere that if there was movement that could cause some steering problems.

[cgtech]

Originally Posted by rob_c28

...I have adjusted the Toe-in and their is no real movement in the tie rods.

Sorry, I took this to mean that adjustment wasn't possible. Many ex-golf course carts have blown struts, I would be going after the front struts if you have tried every time setting with no change.

[rob_c28]

Originally Posted by cgtech

Sorry, I took this to mean that adjustment wasn't possible. Many ex-golf course carts have blown struts, I would be going after the front struts if you have tried every time setting with no change.

When you say blown struts do you mean the shock assembly? How could i tell if they are blown? The shock do move up and down when i add weight to the front of the cart. Could the shocks/struts be the cause for the cart leaning toward the front drivers side and also causing the steering to be extremely sensitive?

[Cobra,1]

Shocks only dampen the ride, they don’t support any whieght per say.
If cart leans to one side that is a sign of a bad spring be it struts( coil spring) or leaf spring.
Also until cart sits level toe can not be properly adjusted.
Being twitchy suspect either loose front end component or toe is out of adjustment meaning when wheels are straight ( and cart level) front of tires are pointing out instead of in.
Graph each tire and see if it has play (wiggles) to help narrow down worn part.
Not understanding when you say tie rods have no movement? They won’t adjust? Out of adjustment? Please explain.
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[Buggieman18]

I'm going with misalignment. Toe in may still be in spec but not be symmetric, resulting in steering hell. Be meticulous and start with both wheels at 0, straight ahead, confirmed by measuring the distance to each wheel from midline. The midline is at the center front edge of that structural "box" behind the nose. Measure laterally from that point. Once the wheel distances are the same, then do your toe in on each wheel, symmetrically. I think you'll solve your problem.

[Buggieman18]

As a follow up:

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Both of these meet spec 1/4" closer in front than rear, but the second will send you into the ditch with a left hand turn.

[rob_c28]

Originally Posted by Buggieman18

As a follow up:



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Both of these meet spec 1/4" closer in front than rear, but the second will send you into the ditch with a left hand turn.

I have adjusted the toe again and noticed I may have alittle but of scenario 2. My passenger side looks to sit with the bottom farther out then the top. How do I adjust that? I looked at some videos online and noticed on the video that there are three positions on the top of the “shock” unit for adjustment but I do not have that on my cart.


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[rob_c28]

Originally Posted by rob_c28

I have adjusted the toe again and noticed I may have alittle but of scenario 2. My passenger side looks to sit with the bottom farther out then the top. How do I adjust that? I looked at some videos online and noticed on the video that there are three positions on the top of the “shock” unit for adjustment but I do not have that on my cart.


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