Should I pull the trigger on a 91 Marathon

dhook · 03-22-2010, 05:06 PM

I have a chance to buy a 91 Marathon that is in excellent condition for 600. Runs great, body is perfect, small amount of rust on carriage and battery trays but less than would be expected. My question is I am wondering how available parts and accessories are for this cart as I want more speed (right now it goes about 12 mph), and to lift and put bigger tires on it. I guess my question is does this seem like a good deal or should I spring for a grand more and get something made in 2k?
I feel like its a good deal but not sure what difficulties I'll run into in getting updated parts for it. Any help advice or suggestions will greatly appreciated.

redriderno22 · 03-22-2010, 05:29 PM

lift kits for those are the chepest ive seen

but any cart costs $$ to upgrade

DOOmsman · 03-22-2010, 05:56 PM

A lot of accessories are universal and if you can fab a little you can make a
cart that is not the standard cookie cutter cart.
I love when I have some time and walk the rows in a large auto house
and think about how to use things.

Load test the batteries so you don't get home and face a $650 bill for new ones.

essness · 03-22-2010, 06:03 PM

Figure 6-800.00 to lift including wheels and tires. The rest is nickle and dime stuff. So yea, you can have a real nice Marathon for 2k

AirJunky · 03-22-2010, 06:05 PM

Basic block lift kits are available for the Marathon. And Jakes has a drop axle lift. I have yet to find a bolt on IFS though. There are a few guys on this forum who have successfully fabricated an IFS from scratch or an ATV suspension on a Marathon.

I have a buddy who is about to upgrade his Marathon motor with something from Electrical Motor Products, Inc. (See this thread). He's being told it will have 20% more torque up to 16 mph. And high speeds of up to 23 mph. I think he'll get the engine in in the next week or two & I'll update that thread with the bottom line. He's also added bigger gauge battery cables, a 4" lift & 22" tires.

Look up "EZGo Marathon" on Ebay & you will find other things too, windshields, seats, seat covers, etc.

$600 is pretty good compared to what I see around here. $1000 - $1400 is not uncommon.

Good luck!

dhook · 03-22-2010, 06:29 PM

One of the things I wanted to do was put a rear seat on the back but.....can't seem to find one and are they all like 700 bucks???? or I am just not searching right. 93 and up seems to be all i run into...Any one recommend or point me to a rear seat site for this thing.

dhook · 03-22-2010, 06:33 PM

Not sure what IFS means but I am glad you mentioned lift. Is Jakes Drop Axle lift the one most people put on a marathon?

decipher · 03-22-2010, 06:52 PM

IFS = independent front suspension

AirJunky · 03-22-2010, 07:33 PM

Yea, what he said. ^^^
Take a look at Decipher's G1 build thread. That type of suspension will give a better ride in most all conditions, right up to & including some pretty bumpy trails. An independant front suspension can be bought for some of the newer EZGos, Yamahas & Club Cars from the likes of Jakes or All Sport. And a few guys are retrofitting old ATV suspensions into a cart.

I'd say that the quality of the front suspension, in order.... IFS is best, then a drop axle, then a block lift (low budget). A drop axle is stronger than a block lift, but doesn't offer any more suspension travel, so the ride is similar. A good long travel IFS can give like 6" or 8" of travel to soak up the bumps.

I haven't found a rear seat for the Marathon yet. But I have seen them on a few carts. Keep in mind that you will probably need to upgrade the rear springs in addition to that spendy seat. A few guys in this forum have made a rear seat / bed with pretty good results.

sak00 · 03-23-2010, 12:49 PM

As far as the rear seat, I haven't seen a kit for the Marathons. I had to build my own.

03-22-2010, 05:06 PM	#1
dhook Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville tn Posts: 23	Should I pull the trigger on a 91 Marathon I have a chance to buy a 91 Marathon that is in excellent condition for 600. Runs great, body is perfect, small amount of rust on carriage and battery trays but less than would be expected. My question is I am wondering how available parts and accessories are for this cart as I want more speed (right now it goes about 12 mph), and to lift and put bigger tires on it. I guess my question is does this seem like a good deal or should I spring for a grand more and get something made in 2k? I feel like its a good deal but not sure what difficulties I'll run into in getting updated parts for it. Any help advice or suggestions will greatly appreciated.

03-22-2010, 05:29 PM	#2
redriderno22 let it SNOW Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Marengo OHIO Posts: 871	Re: Should I pull the trigger on a 91 Marathon lift kits for those are the chepest ive seen but any cart costs $$ to upgrade

03-22-2010, 05:56 PM	#3
DOOmsman Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reddick IL Posts: 11,220	Re: Should I pull the trigger on a 91 Marathon A lot of accessories are universal and if you can fab a little you can make a cart that is not the standard cookie cutter cart. I love when I have some time and walk the rows in a large auto house and think about how to use things. Load test the batteries so you don't get home and face a $650 bill for new ones.

03-22-2010, 06:03 PM	#4
essness Not your usual outlaw Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Near Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 20,054	Re: Should I pull the trigger on a 91 Marathon Figure 6-800.00 to lift including wheels and tires. The rest is nickle and dime stuff. So yea, you can have a real nice Marathon for 2k

03-22-2010, 06:05 PM	#5
AirJunky Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Liberty Lake, WA. Posts: 1,762	Re: Should I pull the trigger on a 91 Marathon Basic block lift kits are available for the Marathon. And Jakes has a drop axle lift. I have yet to find a bolt on IFS though. There are a few guys on this forum who have successfully fabricated an IFS from scratch or an ATV suspension on a Marathon. I have a buddy who is about to upgrade his Marathon motor with something from Electrical Motor Products, Inc. (See this thread). He's being told it will have 20% more torque up to 16 mph. And high speeds of up to 23 mph. I think he'll get the engine in in the next week or two & I'll update that thread with the bottom line. He's also added bigger gauge battery cables, a 4" lift & 22" tires. Look up "EZGo Marathon" on Ebay & you will find other things too, windshields, seats, seat covers, etc. $600 is pretty good compared to what I see around here. $1000 - $1400 is not uncommon. Good luck!

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03-22-2010, 06:29 PM	#6
dhook Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville tn Posts: 23	Re: Should I pull the trigger on a 91 Marathon One of the things I wanted to do was put a rear seat on the back but.....can't seem to find one and are they all like 700 bucks???? or I am just not searching right. 93 and up seems to be all i run into...Any one recommend or point me to a rear seat site for this thing.

03-22-2010, 06:33 PM	#7
dhook Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville tn Posts: 23	Re: Should I pull the trigger on a 91 Marathon Not sure what IFS means but I am glad you mentioned lift. Is Jakes Drop Axle lift the one most people put on a marathon?

03-22-2010, 06:52 PM	#8
decipher Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 308	Re: Should I pull the trigger on a 91 Marathon IFS = independent front suspension
decipher Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 308

03-22-2010, 07:33 PM	#9
AirJunky Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Liberty Lake, WA. Posts: 1,762	Re: Should I pull the trigger on a 91 Marathon Yea, what he said. ^^^ Take a look at Decipher's G1 build thread. That type of suspension will give a better ride in most all conditions, right up to & including some pretty bumpy trails. An independant front suspension can be bought for some of the newer EZGos, Yamahas & Club Cars from the likes of Jakes or All Sport. And a few guys are retrofitting old ATV suspensions into a cart. I'd say that the quality of the front suspension, in order.... IFS is best, then a drop axle, then a block lift (low budget). A drop axle is stronger than a block lift, but doesn't offer any more suspension travel, so the ride is similar. A good long travel IFS can give like 6" or 8" of travel to soak up the bumps. I haven't found a rear seat for the Marathon yet. But I have seen them on a few carts. Keep in mind that you will probably need to upgrade the rear springs in addition to that spendy seat. A few guys in this forum have made a rear seat / bed with pretty good results.

03-23-2010, 12:49 PM	#10
sak00 What was I thinking? Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brooksville, Florida Posts: 577	Re: Should I pull the trigger on a 91 Marathon As far as the rear seat, I haven't seen a kit for the Marathons. I had to build my own.

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