88 Club Car DS Gas rear axle tube O.D.?

Bstypula7676 · 10-11-2016, 01:50 PM

I'm sure this has been asked before, but anyone know the rear axle O.D. of an 88 CC DS Gas cart?

lockman1 · 10-12-2016, 06:44 AM

Moved to Gas Club Car, and a courtesy bump for Springbok!

Springbok · 10-12-2016, 07:45 AM

I actually looked for this the other day and couldn't find anything conclusive on the web. Best way I can think to get that measurement would be to just "pinch" the axle tube with a c-clamp, then pull it off and run a tape measure across the gap.

Bstypula7676 · 10-12-2016, 07:51 AM

I couldn't find anything either. I was trying to just get parts lined up to fo an axle flip using leaf spring brackets and the cart is still at camp. Its coming home Sunday so i can start on it.

Springbok · 10-12-2016, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bstypula7676

I couldn't find anything either. I was trying to just get parts lined up to fo an axle flip using leaf spring brackets and the cart is still at camp. Its coming home Sunday so i can start on it.

If that's case I'll measure mine when I get home. Should only take 2 minutes to do.

Bstypula7676 · 10-12-2016, 09:06 AM

Thanks bro. You've been very helpful with my new to me purchase.

motorman3000 · 10-12-2016, 10:23 AM

I have a 87 club car. Just got done building my lift. I used the "U" bolts as my measurement. They are 2.5" U bolts.

Bstypula7676 · 10-12-2016, 10:24 AM

Thanks, how did you do the rear? Pics?

motorman3000 · 10-12-2016, 11:36 AM

I probably over did it BUT..... I used 1/4" plate. cut 4 pieces 4.5"x5", 2 pieces 5x5, 4 pieces 1"x5" and 2 4x4. The 4 4.5x5 are the sides. I used a 2.5 diamond hole saw to cut the notches out for the tube, then finished them off with the sawzall, (so it creates the "U"). Then I measured the existing plate for the holes. Set up the top plate so the outside holes (closest to the wheels) are 1/4" in from the edge. Then set up the rest of the holes off those. The extra steel (on the inside) gives you a place to weld a 1/2" bolt for mounting the shocks. After drilling the proper holes, the 1" pieces are the spacers between the plates. Weld those together then weld the top plate on. NOT done yet.... lol, now you need to make 2 more plates. To hold the leaf springs on. Drill the 5 holes in each plate. These are the 4x4 plates. The inside corner may need to be cut off so the shocks will mount correctly. I used ( 8 ) 8" bolts to hold it in. I also used a piece of 2.5" square tubing to lower front of the carriage.

EDIT: The use of the 1" spacers is to make up the 1.5" space on the old perches.

Bstypula7676 · 10-12-2016, 01:14 PM

What? Lol

10-11-2016, 01:50 PM	#1
Bstypula7676 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 60	88 Club Car DS Gas rear axle tube O.D.? I'm sure this has been asked before, but anyone know the rear axle O.D. of an 88 CC DS Gas cart?

10-12-2016, 06:44 AM	#2
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,933	Re: 88 Club Car DS Gas rear axle tube O.D.? Moved to Gas Club Car, and a courtesy bump for Springbok!

10-12-2016, 07:45 AM	#3
Springbok Photoshop Guy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canal Fulton, OH Posts: 3,846	Re: 88 Club Car DS Gas rear axle tube O.D.? I actually looked for this the other day and couldn't find anything conclusive on the web. Best way I can think to get that measurement would be to just "pinch" the axle tube with a c-clamp, then pull it off and run a tape measure across the gap.

10-12-2016, 07:51 AM	#4
Bstypula7676 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 60	Re: 88 Club Car DS Gas rear axle tube O.D.? I couldn't find anything either. I was trying to just get parts lined up to fo an axle flip using leaf spring brackets and the cart is still at camp. Its coming home Sunday so i can start on it.

10-12-2016, 09:06 AM	#6
Bstypula7676 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 60	Re: 88 Club Car DS Gas rear axle tube O.D.? Thanks bro. You've been very helpful with my new to me purchase.

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10-12-2016, 10:23 AM	#7
motorman3000 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 58	Re: 88 Club Car DS Gas rear axle tube O.D.? I have a 87 club car. Just got done building my lift. I used the "U" bolts as my measurement. They are 2.5" U bolts.

10-12-2016, 10:24 AM	#8
Bstypula7676 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 60	Re: 88 Club Car DS Gas rear axle tube O.D.? Thanks, how did you do the rear? Pics?

10-12-2016, 11:36 AM	#9
motorman3000 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 58	Re: 88 Club Car DS Gas rear axle tube O.D.? I probably over did it BUT..... I used 1/4" plate. cut 4 pieces 4.5"x5", 2 pieces 5x5, 4 pieces 1"x5" and 2 4x4. The 4 4.5x5 are the sides. I used a 2.5 diamond hole saw to cut the notches out for the tube, then finished them off with the sawzall, (so it creates the "U"). Then I measured the existing plate for the holes. Set up the top plate so the outside holes (closest to the wheels) are 1/4" in from the edge. Then set up the rest of the holes off those. The extra steel (on the inside) gives you a place to weld a 1/2" bolt for mounting the shocks. After drilling the proper holes, the 1" pieces are the spacers between the plates. Weld those together then weld the top plate on. NOT done yet.... lol, now you need to make 2 more plates. To hold the leaf springs on. Drill the 5 holes in each plate. These are the 4x4 plates. The inside corner may need to be cut off so the shocks will mount correctly. I used ( 8 ) 8" bolts to hold it in. I also used a piece of 2.5" square tubing to lower front of the carriage. EDIT: The use of the 1" spacers is to make up the 1.5" space on the old perches.

10-12-2016, 01:14 PM	#10
Bstypula7676 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 60	Re: 88 Club Car DS Gas rear axle tube O.D.? What? Lol

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