Rear suspension lean

JMGreco · 04-09-2012, 04:06 PM

I noticed a signifigant lean on the rear of my cart, favoring the drivers side. This past winter my wife fell out of the cart and it proceeded to roll down a hill and broadside two trees before rolling over. I rebuilt the cart and from a performance standpoint everything is back to where it should be. I have checked the air pressure in the tires and they are even. Visually I did not notice any of the frame being bent when I had the body off and everything removed. Looking at the rear suspension it does not appear that anything is put back together incorectly and the ride seems fine. More of a cosmetic issue that annoys me. Could one of the rear leef springs stretched or torqued creating the sag, possibly during the accident? Any suggestions on what else I should look at or measure? Thanks in advance for any feedback.

scottyb · 04-09-2012, 04:21 PM

Howdy Joe,
Put the cart on absolutely level pavement and measure from the ground up to the center of the upper rear shackle mount bolt on both sides.
From there we can look up or down for the difference...

Also while it's setting level measure from the ground to the top or bottom of the bumper on both sides.

JMGreco · 04-09-2012, 04:25 PM

Scotty, that makes perfect sense except I don't know what the upper rear shackle mount bolt is? Is that the top of the rear shock mount? Good to hear from you, hope your well.

scottyb · 04-09-2012, 04:45 PM

Well enough to still be in a little trouble with the wife, thank you.

The rear spring mount is at the red arrow... at the top of the shackle plates. It is a frame attachment.

JMGreco · 04-10-2012, 10:26 AM

Clear now, thanks. Will probably get to fool with it this weekend around little league schedule. Will let you know what I find.

JMGreco · 04-16-2012, 06:53 AM

Scott, measured to the two points you suggested, everything equal. With further investigation realized that the rear seat and associated framing must have gotten bent in the accident. Thank you for getting me going in the right direction - as usual.

scottyb · 04-16-2012, 08:13 AM

Glad I could help. I suspected as much. I know the suspension in your cart is fairly new.

04-09-2012, 04:06 PM	#1
JMGreco Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jarrettsville, MD Posts: 206	Rear suspension lean I noticed a signifigant lean on the rear of my cart, favoring the drivers side. This past winter my wife fell out of the cart and it proceeded to roll down a hill and broadside two trees before rolling over. I rebuilt the cart and from a performance standpoint everything is back to where it should be. I have checked the air pressure in the tires and they are even. Visually I did not notice any of the frame being bent when I had the body off and everything removed. Looking at the rear suspension it does not appear that anything is put back together incorectly and the ride seems fine. More of a cosmetic issue that annoys me. Could one of the rear leef springs stretched or torqued creating the sag, possibly during the accident? Any suggestions on what else I should look at or measure? Thanks in advance for any feedback.

04-09-2012, 04:21 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,410	Re: Rear suspension lean Howdy Joe, Put the cart on absolutely level pavement and measure from the ground up to the center of the upper rear shackle mount bolt on both sides. From there we can look up or down for the difference... Also while it's setting level measure from the ground to the top or bottom of the bumper on both sides.

04-09-2012, 04:25 PM	#3
JMGreco Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jarrettsville, MD Posts: 206	Re: Rear suspension lean Scotty, that makes perfect sense except I don't know what the upper rear shackle mount bolt is? Is that the top of the rear shock mount? Good to hear from you, hope your well.

04-10-2012, 10:26 AM	#5
JMGreco Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jarrettsville, MD Posts: 206	Re: Rear suspension lean Clear now, thanks. Will probably get to fool with it this weekend around little league schedule. Will let you know what I find.

04-16-2012, 06:53 AM	#6
JMGreco Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jarrettsville, MD Posts: 206	Re: Rear suspension lean Scott, measured to the two points you suggested, everything equal. With further investigation realized that the rear seat and associated framing must have gotten bent in the accident. Thank you for getting me going in the right direction - as usual.

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04-16-2012, 08:13 AM	#7
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,410	Re: Rear suspension lean Glad I could help. I suspected as much. I know the suspension in your cart is fairly new.

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