made a simple seat prop

[kellybell]

Originally Posted by scottyb

Take the batteries out of the cart, problem solved!

Or you could build up an extension, out of wood to raise the seat a few inches, so the batteries woulnt foul the prop. Of course, you would have to elongate the steering column a bit...... Sitting up that high, a remote ignition switch would be handy, and an extension to the brake pedal would also be needed....

[ClubCarDude]

Originally Posted by Dingleberry

Nice idea, Hanny. I am a newbie and was wondering myself why a seat prop doesn't come standard on carts. Seems like a no-brainer that it is needed. Can you imagine having to find a hood prop every time you wanted to check the oil on your car?

yes but a car/truck is hood 100% harder to remove (or more lol). You can remove a golf cart bench seat in about 2 secs without tools. Still a seat prop coulld come in handy...

[hanny]

Originally Posted by scubabud

The seat unhooks very easily and fits in front on the floor. But if you prefer the prop maybe slide the aluminum through a hose to prevent possible shorting.

ya i get the seat R&R is easy but because I lift the seat up to charge my batteries (hoping they would stay a little cooler ?) i needed somethin,,,,, i like the idea of plastic tube over it!!! i will do that soon

[Dingleberry]

Originally Posted by ClubCarDude

yes but a car/truck is hood 100% harder to remove (or more lol). You can remove a golf cart bench seat in about 2 secs without tools. Still a seat prop coulld come in handy...

Maybe for you strong young studs, but not so easy for us middle aged farts with bad backs

[lgbarne]

I wanted something like this also. What I did was use a bungee strap (preferrably with thin hooks), drilled 2 holes on either end of the bottom of the seat (thru the vertical structure supports) spaced so that the bungee is barely stretched, then when I need to prop the seat up I just detach from the side opposite I am positioned and attach to the A pillar. Cheap, Simple and works equally well from either side.

[kellybell]

Originally Posted by lgbarne

I wanted something like this also. What I did was use a bungee strap (preferrably with thin hooks), drilled 2 holes on either end of the bottom of the seat (thru the vertical structure supports) spaced so that the bungee is barely stretched, then when I need to prop the seat up I just detach from the side opposite I am positioned and attach to the A pillar. Cheap, Simple and works equally well from either side.

Do you have a pic?

[lgbarne]

Originally Posted by kellybell

Do you have a pic?

I had a feelin someone would ask this. I am not at the house at the moment. When I get home this afternoon, I'll take some pics and post.

[lgbarne]

Originally Posted by kellybell

Do you have a pic?

Unfortunately, it appears you'll have to find something other than an A pillar to hook yours onto.

[kellybell]

Oh yeah. But its hard to visualize w/o a pic.

[lgbarne]

Originally Posted by kellybell

Oh yeah. But its hard to visualize w/o a pic.

Also, If I recall correctly, the DS has a flat bottomed piece of wood under the seat. That might mean you'll need to do something a little more involved than mine. Maybe a couple very small angle braces screwed to bottom of seat if nothing is there to hook the bungee to, assuming there is clearance above the batts. In any case, I'll post pics later.