2009 Drive feels/is very tippy

Joeybear · 08-31-2014, 08:35 AM

I recently purchased a 2009 Drive that was customized from the basic cart. I had a three inch lift installed which nicely moves the wheels out a little bit. When I drive it alone or with just my 7 year old, all right hand turns feel as if the cart is going to tip. Is there a way to stiffen up the suspension? I know the ride will change, but I'd rather be safe while cruising around the campground.

Thanks!!

Joeybear · 08-31-2014, 08:37 AM

I am a big guy, but have been driving golf carts for years and have never been on one that felt like this.

smallblock450sl · 08-31-2014, 10:15 AM

Try setting "toe in" at "zero", or no toe in.

mikeberk65 · 09-01-2014, 09:28 AM

You might also contact Pachanga90. He makes a rear anti-sway bar with Heim joints for the older G series Yamaha carts - his products are hand made, very reasonably priced, and first rate. I bought his 3" lift, 20" wheel kit, and have the sway bar on order. My G19 isn't too tipsy, but I get a little tire rub in the rear on hard turns that the sway bar should cure.

I also have a Drive and the rear suspension doesn't look that much different at a fast glance, could be he could fix you up.

Olman · 09-01-2014, 12:25 PM

When I got my G29, the toe was set at 1in out. It didn't handle well at all. I reset to 1/8 toe in and it seems to be just about right.

Joeybear · 09-01-2014, 08:13 PM

Thanks for the advice!! I'll pass the advice along to the place where I bought it and hopefully he takes care of it. If not, I'll have to :)

Jake's Golf Carts · 09-02-2014, 06:45 AM

The Yamaha rear suspension is extremely soft and give the "tip over" feeling. We recommend installing heavy duty rear coils to help with this. Part# 6280 http://www.jakesliftkits.com/product.asp?sku=6280

Joeybear · 09-02-2014, 09:05 PM

Does Jake's have front springs, too?

08-31-2014, 08:35 AM	#1
Joeybear Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 23	2009 Drive feels/is very tippy I recently purchased a 2009 Drive that was customized from the basic cart. I had a three inch lift installed which nicely moves the wheels out a little bit. When I drive it alone or with just my 7 year old, all right hand turns feel as if the cart is going to tip. Is there a way to stiffen up the suspension? I know the ride will change, but I'd rather be safe while cruising around the campground. Thanks!!

08-31-2014, 08:37 AM	#2
Joeybear Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 23	Re: 2009 Drive feels/is very tippy I am a big guy, but have been driving golf carts for years and have never been on one that felt like this.

08-31-2014, 10:15 AM	#3
smallblock450sl Sometime's............ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 11,875	Re: 2009 Drive feels/is very tippy Try setting "toe in" at "zero", or no toe in.

09-01-2014, 09:28 AM	#4
mikeberk65 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2014 Location: East TX Posts: 13	Re: 2009 Drive feels/is very tippy You might also contact Pachanga90. He makes a rear anti-sway bar with Heim joints for the older G series Yamaha carts - his products are hand made, very reasonably priced, and first rate. I bought his 3" lift, 20" wheel kit, and have the sway bar on order. My G19 isn't too tipsy, but I get a little tire rub in the rear on hard turns that the sway bar should cure. I also have a Drive and the rear suspension doesn't look that much different at a fast glance, could be he could fix you up.

09-01-2014, 12:25 PM	#5
Olman Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Athens, Alabama Posts: 758	Re: 2009 Drive feels/is very tippy When I got my G29, the toe was set at 1in out. It didn't handle well at all. I reset to 1/8 toe in and it seems to be just about right.

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09-01-2014, 08:13 PM	#6
Joeybear Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 23	Re: 2009 Drive feels/is very tippy Thanks for the advice!! I'll pass the advice along to the place where I bought it and hopefully he takes care of it. If not, I'll have to :)

09-02-2014, 06:45 AM	#7
Jake's Golf Carts Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: McVeytown, PA Posts: 196	Re: 2009 Drive feels/is very tippy The Yamaha rear suspension is extremely soft and give the "tip over" feeling. We recommend installing heavy duty rear coils to help with this. Part# 6280 http://www.jakesliftkits.com/product.asp?sku=6280

09-02-2014, 09:05 PM	#8
Joeybear Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 23	Re: 2009 Drive feels/is very tippy Does Jake's have front springs, too?

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