convert from dcs to pds

golfcritter · 08-05-2009, 01:44 PM

Currently have a 98 ezgo dcs 36v and was looking to make several upgrades this winter. I assume that both pds and dcs are txt models but use very different controllers. I noticed in several threads there was a gentlemen that made custom harnesses to control the cart during different terrain conditions. Sounds great and leads me to my questions?

1. I want to convert from dcs to pds so that I have the same capability to make changes to the controller. (unless of course the gentlemen that makes the harnesses has come up with a way to bypass the dcs controller)
2. I want to lift with tires, best place to purchase?
3. Best place to purchase new leaf springs and shocks for after the lift? (could I use 4 wheeler shocks?)

I got the cart for a really great deal and feel making the upgrades would still be cheaper than buying an already upgraded cart. Any assistance would be appreciated.

txd · 08-07-2009, 12:27 PM

wicked carts had a great deal on a lift, best price i found. slapped it on mine and it runs great. rims i got on BU and the tires, go to rockymountainatv.com free shippin on orders over $100. best place and price i found for tires.

master66 · 08-07-2009, 02:08 PM

Golfcritter
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gornoman · 08-07-2009, 02:25 PM

A DCS cart and a PDS cart while similar, are two different animals. Conversion would require a complete refit of everything except the batteries. Not viable IMHO. Your DCS cart will respond very nicely to an Alltrax DCX series controller swap however. You will gain speed and torque with this change.

ohmar99 · 08-07-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gornoman

A DCS cart and a PDS cart while similar, are two different animals. Conversion would require a complete refit of everything except the batteries. Not viable IMHO. Your DCS cart will respond very nicely to an Alltrax DCX series controller swap however. You will gain speed and torque with this change.

How much does one of those run?

custom carts · 08-07-2009, 06:04 PM

just change the motor and put a alltrax controllor and forget about pds

golfcritter · 08-08-2009, 10:23 AM

I appreciate the input everybody. Gornoman makes sense to me. Especially if I'm going to be buying a controller anyway. Will the Alltrax work well with the stock motor? Another words, if I don't have the money at this time to buy both, would the motor stand up to the new controller until I could buy a new motor? The wife won't stay off the cart long enough for me to do both.

TXD - looking into the sites and info you recommended. Thanks

Again thanks to all.

"Integrity is what you do when nobody is looking"

scottyb · 08-08-2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golfcritter

I appreciate the input everybody. Gornoman makes sense to me. Especially if I'm going to be buying a controller anyway. Will the Alltrax work well with the stock motor? Another words, if I don't have the money at this time to buy both, would the motor stand up to the new controller until I could buy a new motor? The wife won't stay off the cart long enough for me to do both.

TXD - looking into the sites and info you recommended. Thanks

Again thanks to all.

"Integrity is what you do when nobody is looking"

YES. Many do a controller and nothing more .....

scottyb · 08-08-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golfcritter

I appreciate the input everybody. Gornoman makes sense to me. Especially if I'm going to be buying a controller anyway. Will the Alltrax work well with the stock motor? Another words, if I don't have the money at this time to buy both, would the motor stand up to the new controller until I could buy a new motor? The wife won't stay off the cart long enough for me to do both.

TXD - looking into the sites and info you recommended. Thanks

Again thanks to all.

"Integrity is what you do when nobody is looking"

YES. Many do a controller and nothing more .....if you get a 36 -48v unit you can upgrade further later. About 400 amps is all you will really need.....

ohmar99 · 08-13-2009, 05:41 PM

So about what does a 400 amp alltrax DCS controller normally run? these are the ones you can upgrade to 48 volts later if desired correct? Are they non programmable? I dont like E-bay but there seems to be a lot more controllers for the PDS and series. EZGO controllers seem to be higher.
Anyone have a price range for an 300-400 amp all trax upgrade? In an EZGO 1996 DCS cart?

08-05-2009, 01:44 PM	#1
golfcritter Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	convert from dcs to pds Currently have a 98 ezgo dcs 36v and was looking to make several upgrades this winter. I assume that both pds and dcs are txt models but use very different controllers. I noticed in several threads there was a gentlemen that made custom harnesses to control the cart during different terrain conditions. Sounds great and leads me to my questions? 1. I want to convert from dcs to pds so that I have the same capability to make changes to the controller. (unless of course the gentlemen that makes the harnesses has come up with a way to bypass the dcs controller) 2. I want to lift with tires, best place to purchase? 3. Best place to purchase new leaf springs and shocks for after the lift? (could I use 4 wheeler shocks?) I got the cart for a really great deal and feel making the upgrades would still be cheaper than buying an already upgraded cart. Any assistance would be appreciated.
golfcritter Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3

08-07-2009, 12:27 PM	#2
txd Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ellis Co. TEXAS Posts: 51	Re: convert from dcs to pds wicked carts had a great deal on a lift, best price i found. slapped it on mine and it runs great. rims i got on BU and the tires, go to rockymountainatv.com free shippin on orders over $100. best place and price i found for tires.

08-07-2009, 02:08 PM	#3
master66 Gone Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: Marysville Wa Posts: 696	Re: convert from dcs to pds Golfcritter I would suggest you contact one or several of the site sponsors about you're cart parts needs, they all do a great job with the customer service and are very informative. They are the ones that keep this great site up and running for us to get all the awnsers we need, and I am sure someone will have an answer for you shortly.

08-07-2009, 02:25 PM	#4
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,286	Re: convert from dcs to pds A DCS cart and a PDS cart while similar, are two different animals. Conversion would require a complete refit of everything except the batteries. Not viable IMHO. Your DCS cart will respond very nicely to an Alltrax DCX series controller swap however. You will gain speed and torque with this change.

08-07-2009, 06:04 PM	#6
custom carts THE CUSTOM KID Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tallahassee Florida Posts: 820	Re: convert from dcs to pds just change the motor and put a alltrax controllor and forget about pds

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08-08-2009, 10:23 AM	#7
golfcritter Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	Re: convert from dcs to pds I appreciate the input everybody. Gornoman makes sense to me. Especially if I'm going to be buying a controller anyway. Will the Alltrax work well with the stock motor? Another words, if I don't have the money at this time to buy both, would the motor stand up to the new controller until I could buy a new motor? The wife won't stay off the cart long enough for me to do both. TXD - looking into the sites and info you recommended. Thanks Again thanks to all. "Integrity is what you do when nobody is looking"
golfcritter Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3

08-13-2009, 05:41 PM	#10
ohmar99 gettin wilder with age Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 497	Re: convert from dcs to pds So about what does a 400 amp alltrax DCS controller normally run? these are the ones you can upgrade to 48 volts later if desired correct? Are they non programmable? I dont like E-bay but there seems to be a lot more controllers for the PDS and series. EZGO controllers seem to be higher. Anyone have a price range for an 300-400 amp all trax upgrade? In an EZGO 1996 DCS cart?

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