Heavy Duty Rear Leaf Spring Recommendation

jauguston · 10-27-2009, 07:28 PM

You guys must not be very mechanically inclined. There is no need to replace the u-bolts even if you could buy ones long enough to accomodate the extra leaf and 1" spacer. This stuff is not rocket science. I have been a heavy equipment mechanic -fabricator-crane operator for over 40 years and I KNOW what I can and can't do with projects like this.

This forum used to have a lot more knowlegeable people than there seems to be here lately.

There is a LOT of cart specific stuff I have to learn and need help with but things like that project is not one of them.

RAGINCAJUN · 10-27-2009, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkey-1

Man, you HAVE to replace those u-bolts with the correct length ones. U-Bolts are cheap. Safety first.

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I'm with you monkey

Especially, with the price of u-bolts. You just assume get the right ones

monkey-1 · 10-27-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jauguston

You guys must not be very mechanically inclined. There is no need to replace the u-bolts even if you could buy ones long enough to accomodate the extra leaf and 1" spacer. This stuff is not rocket science. I have been a heavy equipment mechanic -fabricator-crane operator for over 40 years and I KNOW what I can and can't do with projects like this.

This forum used to have a lot more knowlegeable people than there seems to be here lately.

There is a LOT of cart specific stuff I have to learn and need help with but things like that project is not one of them.

I was not knocking your fabrication skills, everything else looks good. I personally just would NOT trust those u-bolts and would go with the correct length ones.

Good luck with your project.

mikesmotortoys · 10-27-2009, 09:19 PM

WOW - Did I miss something here???

jauguston · 10-27-2009, 09:58 PM

Mike

Does EZ-GO have rear spring U-bolts that are 1 1/2" longer than the ones that were on my Marathon? Some of the experts here think I should have bought them rather than using the 42 cents a piece coupler nuts to extend mine.

Jim

mikesmotortoys · 10-27-2009, 10:04 PM

There are 2 different sizes available from OEM. What total length do you need? (from apex to thread end) I'm not sure I have anything that tells me the original U bolt size for the Marathon? From your picture, I would guess that the U's from the Factory kits would be the correct size, though. What do you estimate the needed length is?

jauguston · 10-28-2009, 10:30 AM

Mike,

What factory kit are you talking about? The U-bolts if they are available would need to be about 6" long.

Jim

roady89 · 10-28-2009, 11:42 AM

All this long U-bolt talk is irrelevant for an electric TXT based cart. (which the OP has) The rear is nothing like a marathon. The rear spring pads are different. The stock uses a squared off type u bolt but when you lift can throw those away if you want or re-use them. The kits I have seen use long bolts. If your a DIY guy you can use 5" long bolts, a notched lift block and the spring plates. No need for a u-bolt at all. The New Jakes rear lift block uses normal length bolts or you "can if you want" use the stock u bolts.

This is an Electric TXT type rear axle. You would have to cut the spring pads off to use U-Bolts like jauguston is suggesting and find a spring perch to weld to the top of the axle. No need to because you don't have to. They never lifted a marathon from the factory so there isn't going to be an OEM U-bolt part for it. There may be something you can use from a newer model. Also, there are many different u-bolt lengths available.

monkey-1 · 10-28-2009, 12:39 PM

I was referring to this pic:
Cartbigtires-suspension-genstop-enc.jpg

roady89 · 10-28-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkey-1

I was referring to this pic:
Attachment 23643

Yes, I know. I was trying to let the OP know the difference between the 2 different models. Its all good.

10-27-2009, 07:28 PM	#11
jauguston Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bellingham,WA Posts: 300	Re: Heavy Duty Rear Leaf Spring Recommendation You guys must not be very mechanically inclined. There is no need to replace the u-bolts even if you could buy ones long enough to accomodate the extra leaf and 1" spacer. This stuff is not rocket science. I have been a heavy equipment mechanic -fabricator-crane operator for over 40 years and I KNOW what I can and can't do with projects like this. This forum used to have a lot more knowlegeable people than there seems to be here lately. There is a LOT of cart specific stuff I have to learn and need help with but things like that project is not one of them.

10-27-2009, 09:19 PM	#14
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: Heavy Duty Rear Leaf Spring Recommendation WOW - Did I miss something here???
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10-27-2009, 09:58 PM	#15
jauguston Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bellingham,WA Posts: 300	Re: Heavy Duty Rear Leaf Spring Recommendation Mike Does EZ-GO have rear spring U-bolts that are 1 1/2" longer than the ones that were on my Marathon? Some of the experts here think I should have bought them rather than using the 42 cents a piece coupler nuts to extend mine. Jim

10-27-2009, 10:04 PM	#16
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: Heavy Duty Rear Leaf Spring Recommendation There are 2 different sizes available from OEM. What total length do you need? (from apex to thread end) I'm not sure I have anything that tells me the original U bolt size for the Marathon? From your picture, I would guess that the U's from the Factory kits would be the correct size, though. What do you estimate the needed length is?
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10-28-2009, 10:30 AM	#17
jauguston Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bellingham,WA Posts: 300	Re: Heavy Duty Rear Leaf Spring Recommendation Mike, What factory kit are you talking about? The U-bolts if they are available would need to be about 6" long. Jim

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10-28-2009, 11:42 AM	#18
roady89 nimda Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13,022	Re: Heavy Duty Rear Leaf Spring Recommendation All this long U-bolt talk is irrelevant for an electric TXT based cart. (which the OP has) The rear is nothing like a marathon. The rear spring pads are different. The stock uses a squared off type u bolt but when you lift can throw those away if you want or re-use them. The kits I have seen use long bolts. If your a DIY guy you can use 5" long bolts, a notched lift block and the spring plates. No need for a u-bolt at all. The New Jakes rear lift block uses normal length bolts or you "can if you want" use the stock u bolts. This is an Electric TXT type rear axle. You would have to cut the spring pads off to use U-Bolts like jauguston is suggesting and find a spring perch to weld to the top of the axle. No need to because you don't have to. They never lifted a marathon from the factory so there isn't going to be an OEM U-bolt part for it. There may be something you can use from a newer model. Also, there are many different u-bolt lengths available.
roady89 nimda Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13,022

10-28-2009, 12:39 PM	#19
monkey-1 Monkeylicious Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 952	Re: Heavy Duty Rear Leaf Spring Recommendation I was referring to this pic: Cartbigtires-suspension-genstop-enc.jpg

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