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04-04-2010, 07:11 AM
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Not Yet Wild
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turning radius
I put the 5" lift kit on the 2005 ezgo, electric. I get a full turn to the right now but; about 1/2 that when I turn left. Is this because of the new axel, bigger tires or should I adjust something?
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04-04-2010, 08:10 AM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Brooklyn, Michigan "Home of M.I.S."
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Re: turning radius
With your wheels straight take your top left tie rod off, then center your steering wheel by turning it left and right until you find the middle, then adjust the tie rod until it's the right length to fit back on.
Sometimes when you do find the middle the steering wheel will be off and you have to pull it and move straight. I do this after I'm done by test driving straight and taking note where the steering wheel is. Also make sure you set your toe-in by measuring across the front of tires tread to tread, then the back of tires tread to tread, 1/4" less in front. |
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04-05-2010, 08:56 AM
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Not Yet Wild
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Re: turning radius
I guess I am confused. Not a mechanic. The bottom tie rod is correct, 1/4 inch difference. The upper tie rod, that connects to the passenger side tire is the adjustment? It still turns good to the right but half that to the left. Is there a diagram or something for "novice" type adjustments?
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04-05-2010, 09:04 AM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Brooklyn, Michigan "Home of M.I.S."
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Re: turning radius
It's the top tierod where it hooks to the passenger side spindle. Read above, I don't know how I could explain it any better.
Point being, if your steering wheel is left of center when your wheels are straight you wouldn't have enough travel in steering to turn the wheels full left. Make since? |
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04-05-2010, 09:36 AM
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Not Yet Wild
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Re: turning radius
Might work, I have to WD 40 the end of the tie rod to get it to turn/expand. I am bout 2" short lining up. I think
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04-05-2010, 09:39 AM
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Gone Wild
 Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth)
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Re: turning radius
BIG question is what lift did you purchase and install?
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04-05-2010, 09:42 AM
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Not Yet Wild
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Re: turning radius
I bought the premium lift kit combo from buggies unlimited. http://www.buggiesunlimited.com/golf...ls/CMB%20EZEL2
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04-05-2010, 09:44 AM
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Not Yet Wild
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Re: turning radius
The end of the tie rod is supposed to turn to extend, isnt it?
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04-05-2010, 10:03 AM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Brooklyn, Michigan "Home of M.I.S."
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Re: turning radius
yep, can't remember if it is right or left hand threads though.
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04-05-2010, 11:56 AM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Oct 2008
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Re: turning radius
Thanks, this is the way to go. just cannot break/loosen it by myself. So much for having it done ona day off. I will see how it works out when I recruit someone to hold a wrench.
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