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06-12-2017, 09:38 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Acworth, GA
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To Purchase HD Front Leaf Springs or Not
I am in the process of restoring my golf cart to brand new condition. The cart is a 2001 EZGO PDS. I have the rear seat kit, 14" wheels and low profile tires. When 1 person sits in the rear seat, it causes the body to rub on the wheels. I have decided to purchase the HD 3 leaf springs for the rear and all new bushings front and rear. How much will this potentially raise my cart and should I go ahead and purchase the HD front leaf springs? I do not plan to lift the cart. My plan is to be able to safely and securely commute 4 adults to the neighborhood pool without having any rubbing issues. I don't want to have HD leaf springs in the rear causing a raked look if the front sits substantially lower than the rear. Has anyone had any experience with non lifted carts and HD springs?
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06-12-2017, 10:39 PM | #2 |
Gone Mad
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Buford, GA
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Re: To Purchase HD Front Leaf Springs or Not
I have on the cart in my sig. I replaced both front and rear. Some complain that the ride is harder, but I don't see it with paved road, gravel road, and off-road use. I do have an extra two batteries, so that's an additional passenger. Mine only scraped driveways with four adults, and wheels never scrubbed. Now, no problem. Are your wheels larger than stock?
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06-12-2017, 10:44 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Sugar Land, TEXAS
Posts: 270
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Re: To Purchase HD Front Leaf Springs or Not
Yeah he's running 14" wheels. Does your cart sit level right now? Mine is about an inch or two lower in the back now with the weight of the rear seat. So I'm thinking HD rear springs would bring it up to level again. I would imagine HD springs would raise your front at least an inch.
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06-12-2017, 10:52 PM | #4 |
Gone Mad
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Buford, GA
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Re: To Purchase HD Front Leaf Springs or Not
Are the wheels rubbing or the tires?
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06-12-2017, 11:16 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 526
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Re: To Purchase HD Front Leaf Springs or Not
I have a txt with 20 inch low profile tires. When i put my 20inch tires on, I had to put on rear leaf springs. My rear leaf springs were shot. I went with the dual action rear leafs. I understand it is a HD leaf but gives you a little less stiff ride.
It raised the cart about 2 inches. I also replaced the front leafs because I was getting a little rubbing of the tire when turning. It was slightly rubbing on the button of the cut in front lights. The new front leafs put on were standard replacements. I also purchased HD front leafs but did not put them on. The rubbing on the front went away with the new front leafs. I think my cart is pretty level for the most part. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk |
06-12-2017, 11:23 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Texas
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Re: To Purchase HD Front Leaf Springs or Not
Here is another side photo of my cart with the dual action rear leafs and standard front leafs...
You can decide if it has the leveled look you are going for... Also I should note...I have had 4 adults on the cart and no rubbing... Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk |
06-13-2017, 06:24 AM | #7 | |
Not Yet Wild
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Location: Acworth, GA
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Re: To Purchase HD Front Leaf Springs or Not
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06-13-2017, 06:25 AM | #8 |
Not Yet Wild
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Location: Acworth, GA
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06-13-2017, 06:26 AM | #9 | |
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06-13-2017, 06:46 AM | #10 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Texas
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Re: To Purchase HD Front Leaf Springs or Not
The dual action is 3 leafs.
I measured one time from the bottom of the frame to the ground and I think the rear is slightly higher by maybe an inch at most. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk |
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