Jakes a arm versus spindle

Poswego · 03-25-2013, 08:28 PM

What is difference performance wise between Jakes A arm n Spindle. Is installation about the same. Still kind of confused about difference. Again, thought altering a perfectly good golf car would be easier. Pros n cons of A arm versus spindle lift. Thanks again for any help.

Poswego · 03-25-2013, 09:13 PM

Gwunited2, sent u a pm. Not sure if u got it since it was my first pm.

shoelessjoe · 03-26-2013, 05:26 AM

They are a lot different in form, function and installation in my opinion.

With a spindle lift all you are getting is a new spindle. You simply install the new spindle in place of the old spindle and you are done. Installation is easy and fast and is done with not a whole lot more than the removal of a few bolts.

With the a-arm lift you are essentially getting an entirely new front suspension. The a-arm set up will come with new upper and lower A-arms, a new leaf spring, new spindle, all new nuts and bolts, etc. Basically you are upgrading the entire suspension. While installation is more complex than a spindle lift it is still pretty easy and with some general mechanical knowledge/skill and basic hand tools (and a pickle fork) you can have it all done in a few hours (certainly in an afternoon).

Pro's of the A-arm lift: Ride and handling if doing some off roading will be better with the a-arm lift and you will also have an entirely new front suspension on the cart. It looks a lot cooler too.

Con's of the A-arm lift: Price difference is significant, installation is a bit more complex.

Pro's of a spindle lift: Simple install and affordable. Since you don't have A-arms hanging down you do have good ground clearance in the center of the cart.

Con's of a spindle lift: Still using original front end components. You can put a lot of stress on the spindle and cheap chinese spindle kits (not the Jakes kits so much) can be known to fail. I think there is some issues with kingpin's failing as well from time to time.

Poswego · 03-26-2013, 10:47 AM

Thanks for the explanation. Think Im sticking with Jakes Spindle lift since there will be no trail riding or off road use.

gwunited2 · 03-27-2013, 01:48 PM

Got the pm. I chose the a arm because the wheel and tire package I chose was not recommended for the spindle lift.

03-25-2013, 08:28 PM	#1
Poswego Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 16	Jakes a arm versus spindle What is difference performance wise between Jakes A arm n Spindle. Is installation about the same. Still kind of confused about difference. Again, thought altering a perfectly good golf car would be easier. Pros n cons of A arm versus spindle lift. Thanks again for any help.
Poswego Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 16

03-25-2013, 09:13 PM	#2
Poswego Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 16	Re: Jakes a arm versus spindle Gwunited2, sent u a pm. Not sure if u got it since it was my first pm.
Poswego Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 16

03-26-2013, 05:26 AM	#3
shoelessjoe Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 297	Re: Jakes a arm versus spindle They are a lot different in form, function and installation in my opinion. With a spindle lift all you are getting is a new spindle. You simply install the new spindle in place of the old spindle and you are done. Installation is easy and fast and is done with not a whole lot more than the removal of a few bolts. With the a-arm lift you are essentially getting an entirely new front suspension. The a-arm set up will come with new upper and lower A-arms, a new leaf spring, new spindle, all new nuts and bolts, etc. Basically you are upgrading the entire suspension. While installation is more complex than a spindle lift it is still pretty easy and with some general mechanical knowledge/skill and basic hand tools (and a pickle fork) you can have it all done in a few hours (certainly in an afternoon). Pro's of the A-arm lift: Ride and handling if doing some off roading will be better with the a-arm lift and you will also have an entirely new front suspension on the cart. It looks a lot cooler too. Con's of the A-arm lift: Price difference is significant, installation is a bit more complex. Pro's of a spindle lift: Simple install and affordable. Since you don't have A-arms hanging down you do have good ground clearance in the center of the cart. Con's of a spindle lift: Still using original front end components. You can put a lot of stress on the spindle and cheap chinese spindle kits (not the Jakes kits so much) can be known to fail. I think there is some issues with kingpin's failing as well from time to time.

03-26-2013, 10:47 AM	#4
Poswego Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 16	Re: Jakes a arm versus spindle Thanks for the explanation. Think Im sticking with Jakes Spindle lift since there will be no trail riding or off road use.
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03-27-2013, 01:48 PM	#5
gwunited2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 55	Re: Jakes a arm versus spindle Got the pm. I chose the a arm because the wheel and tire package I chose was not recommended for the spindle lift.
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