Yamaha G1 Lift Kit

Leplover69 · 10-18-2015, 12:06 PM

Well hello all! First of all, let me say that this board is terrific! We are new to the golf cart world and are anxious to get started. That being said, please excuse my "newbie" questions.

I am looking to lift my 1981 G1. I've been told that Jakes is the best brand to go with. Can anyone verify? Also, I really am only seeing kits for 82-89. Will these fit my cart?
Happy weekend!! Crystal and Ray

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jwalsh965 · 10-18-2015, 12:42 PM

I don't believe there is a lift kit you can buy for a Yamaha G1 but see attached file this might help.

Field6565 · 10-18-2015, 12:53 PM

There are two lift kits available for the G1. All sports makes a 4" lift that is bolt on. Jakes makes a 6" lift but you will have to put an indentation in the frame for clutch clearance. You will need to have the newer style spindles to use the Jakes lift or you can swap them out to the newer version. Can you take a picture and post it? Yes, the Jakes kit is the better quality.

Leplover69 · 10-18-2015, 02:33 PM

Thanks field6565! I'll post pictures as soon as the forum will let me. Tried this morning and I have to wait a few more days.

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sho305 · 10-18-2015, 02:48 PM

I think you have to have so many posts, but you can post them someplace else and link them also.

catfish125 · 11-07-2015, 12:16 PM

So the all sports 4" lift needs no modification on a 1980 G1 correct? Also what would be the biggest tires you could put on the 4" lift? Would i need to get new rims too if I was to go with the 4" and bigger tires or could i use factory rims?

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Leplover69 · 11-07-2015, 12:20 PM

Here's a couple of photos. I'm in love!

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sho305 · 11-07-2015, 04:35 PM

Any lift fits 20s (atv tires), 4" should fit 22s but with yamaha they usually have to move the arms forward or the tires hit the frame. The lift should say what they fit. Some really cheap lifts don't move the arms forward. You really should get new rims its a safety issue, new rims would be offset outwards and make the cart more stable. They roll much easier with stock rims and often ATV tires will rub on the inside. ATV tires are much more durable and don't puncture compared to 2 ply (if you go offroad). You can find deals on steel wheels if you have a small budget, and same with 22 atv tires they are very popular. I'd recommend that if possible. If you can get some cool wheels, its not like you will need to replace them. Shopping around is a good idea to get the best you can within your budget, its also really nice to buy them mounted because atv tires are not easy to do by hand, while the 2 ply can be done much like lawn tires. Some lifts come with wheels and tires in a kit. I'd likely go to 10" wheels if you buy them, or larger if you want but 10s fit any lift you might get later. 8" can fit basic lifts but many of them wont. You might need to trim the end of the rocker and modify the plastic inside the wheel well if it rubs, those are typically the only issues. I slit the wells and drill a couple holes, then run zipties to pull them back a little to clear, its easy. The most dirt cheap lifts will fit 20s, its the cheapest way if you want that, the cheapest tires but not a big difference to 22s usually.

catfish125 · 11-07-2015, 05:45 PM

Great info exactly what I was wanting to know. Thanks Sho!

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10-18-2015, 12:06 PM	#1
Leplover69 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 3	Yamaha G1 Lift Kit Well hello all! First of all, let me say that this board is terrific! We are new to the golf cart world and are anxious to get started. That being said, please excuse my "newbie" questions. I am looking to lift my 1981 G1. I've been told that Jakes is the best brand to go with. Can anyone verify? Also, I really am only seeing kits for 82-89. Will these fit my cart? Happy weekend!! Crystal and Ray Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Leplover69 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 3

10-18-2015, 12:53 PM	#3
Field6565 Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 1,551	Re: Yamaha G1 Lift Kit There are two lift kits available for the G1. All sports makes a 4" lift that is bolt on. Jakes makes a 6" lift but you will have to put an indentation in the frame for clutch clearance. You will need to have the newer style spindles to use the Jakes lift or you can swap them out to the newer version. Can you take a picture and post it? Yes, the Jakes kit is the better quality.

10-18-2015, 02:33 PM	#4
Leplover69 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 3	Thanks field6565! I'll post pictures as soon as the forum will let me. Tried this morning and I have to wait a few more days. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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10-18-2015, 02:48 PM	#5
sho305 Vegas modded 420 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West MI Posts: 15,443	Re: Yamaha G1 Lift Kit I think you have to have so many posts, but you can post them someplace else and link them also.

11-07-2015, 12:16 PM	#6
catfish125 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 5	So the all sports 4" lift needs no modification on a 1980 G1 correct? Also what would be the biggest tires you could put on the 4" lift? Would i need to get new rims too if I was to go with the 4" and bigger tires or could i use factory rims? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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11-07-2015, 12:20 PM	#7
Leplover69 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 3	Here's a couple of photos. I'm in love! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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11-07-2015, 04:35 PM	#8
sho305 Vegas modded 420 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West MI Posts: 15,443	Re: Yamaha G1 Lift Kit Any lift fits 20s (atv tires), 4" should fit 22s but with yamaha they usually have to move the arms forward or the tires hit the frame. The lift should say what they fit. Some really cheap lifts don't move the arms forward. You really should get new rims its a safety issue, new rims would be offset outwards and make the cart more stable. They roll much easier with stock rims and often ATV tires will rub on the inside. ATV tires are much more durable and don't puncture compared to 2 ply (if you go offroad). You can find deals on steel wheels if you have a small budget, and same with 22 atv tires they are very popular. I'd recommend that if possible. If you can get some cool wheels, its not like you will need to replace them. Shopping around is a good idea to get the best you can within your budget, its also really nice to buy them mounted because atv tires are not easy to do by hand, while the 2 ply can be done much like lawn tires. Some lifts come with wheels and tires in a kit. I'd likely go to 10" wheels if you buy them, or larger if you want but 10s fit any lift you might get later. 8" can fit basic lifts but many of them wont. You might need to trim the end of the rocker and modify the plastic inside the wheel well if it rubs, those are typically the only issues. I slit the wells and drill a couple holes, then run zipties to pull them back a little to clear, its easy. The most dirt cheap lifts will fit 20s, its the cheapest way if you want that, the cheapest tires but not a big difference to 22s usually.

11-07-2015, 05:45 PM	#9
catfish125 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 5	Great info exactly what I was wanting to know. Thanks Sho! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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