Txt Front end Squaring after front axle replacement

taterm6x · 03-22-2016, 09:55 AM

Still in process of rebuilding my cart from frame up. Installed the Jakes drop axle lift this weekend. upon reassembly I know the front axle needs to be squared to the frame. I'm a stickler for making sure things are correct...I'm simply an 1/8 inch off. Is this ok? Probably stupid question but better safe than sorry. Any input?

Also the service manual is showing torqueing the leaf bolts 35-50 ft lbs. but in the front of the manual 5/8 shows 110 ft. lbs. (unless stated in text) I assume I adhere to what's stated in text at the 35-50. I tightened mine to 43.

270Handiman · 03-22-2016, 12:30 PM

I'd loosen C-D and bump it out a hair.

Helirich · 03-22-2016, 12:31 PM

I don't have any more expertise than you, but I can't see 1/8" making any difference. If it does, it's not going to be drastic. My grand daughter wrecked my Marithon and it was a lot more out than that. (Still drivable)

I think if you get it done and find it driving funny, you can always get it better.

kgsc · 03-22-2016, 12:52 PM

If you are a perfectionist and it bugs you, fix it. Otherwise 1/8 inch is nothing to worry about IMO.. Think about when they come rolling down the assembly line at EZGo.. You think they have someone there with a tape measure ?? Unlikely..

taterm6x · 03-22-2016, 02:22 PM

Thanks for the replies. It doesn't bother me so long as its not a problem.

kgsc · 03-22-2016, 03:49 PM

Shouldn't be. If the cart gets squirrelly at speeds you may want to look but I think that is unlikely..

03-22-2016, 12:30 PM	#2
270Handiman Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SE Louisiana Posts: 257	Re: Txt Front end Squaring after front axle replacement I'd loosen C-D and bump it out a hair.

03-22-2016, 12:31 PM	#3
Helirich Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 572	Re: Txt Front end Squaring after front axle replacement I don't have any more expertise than you, but I can't see 1/8" making any difference. If it does, it's not going to be drastic. My grand daughter wrecked my Marithon and it was a lot more out than that. (Still drivable) I think if you get it done and find it driving funny, you can always get it better.
Helirich Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 572

03-22-2016, 12:52 PM	#4
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 14,464	Re: Txt Front end Squaring after front axle replacement If you are a perfectionist and it bugs you, fix it. Otherwise 1/8 inch is nothing to worry about IMO.. Think about when they come rolling down the assembly line at EZGo.. You think they have someone there with a tape measure ?? Unlikely..

03-22-2016, 02:22 PM	#5
taterm6x Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 47	Re: Txt Front end Squaring after front axle replacement Thanks for the replies. It doesn't bother me so long as its not a problem.
taterm6x Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 47

03-22-2016, 03:49 PM	#6
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 14,464	Re: Txt Front end Squaring after front axle replacement Shouldn't be. If the cart gets squirrelly at speeds you may want to look but I think that is unlikely..

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