need lift advice

bkrdad · 10-16-2016, 02:36 PM

I have a G16 which I will use primarily for golf, but I also want to add a back seat to take grandkids on rides around the neighborhood. No off-roading or back country exploring. I want to install 10" wheels and 20" golf-type tires. My question is: what is the smallest amount of lift which will make this work, and how do I accomplish it? I don't really want to use one of the 6" lifts, and it is my understanding the 3" spindle lifts won't work for a G16. So, do I fabricate brackets or something like that to get the amount of lift I want? Are such brackets available anywhere?

Thanks everyone for any suggestions.
Alan

wicked872 · 10-16-2016, 07:52 PM

I have a G14 which is pretty much the same, I bought the economy lift kit , 4in and it was under $100 and easy to install, I have the wheel and tire combo you are looking at and have plenty of room.

bkrdad · 10-16-2016, 08:35 PM

How strong is that lift kit? Have you used it very long, and how well is it holding up? I'll install a back seat, so it needs to be pretty strong.
Thanks

TheNewGuy · 10-17-2016, 05:20 AM

10" wheels will fit stock height cart, 20" tires will be close, may not need a lift. Your stock tires are 18", 1" more per side. On the lift if you go that way, please remember you get what you pay for.

bkrdad · 10-17-2016, 06:15 AM

I agree about getting what you pay for and am perfectly willing to pay a premium to get a better product. The problem, I think, is lack of options. Do I have any other choices for a small lift?

Do you think I can get away without a lift since I'll be doing a back seat? I just assumed I'd need one.

Thanks again

cfherrman · 10-17-2016, 07:15 AM

Possibly just install spring spacers on the rear, that will give 1/2 inch lift

bkrdad · 10-17-2016, 04:06 PM

sounds like a good idea, well worth a try. Which of our member vendors sells spring spacers?
Thanks
Alan

cfherrman · 10-17-2016, 05:13 PM

I think plowman's, all they are is a shaft collar or spacer of the correct size

bkrdad · 10-17-2016, 06:45 PM

I'll give them a call. Thanks.

smallblock450sl · 10-17-2016, 06:46 PM

Upper shock extensions or Jakes HD coil spring replacement should be all you need.

10-16-2016, 02:36 PM	#1
bkrdad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 17	need lift advice I have a G16 which I will use primarily for golf, but I also want to add a back seat to take grandkids on rides around the neighborhood. No off-roading or back country exploring. I want to install 10" wheels and 20" golf-type tires. My question is: what is the smallest amount of lift which will make this work, and how do I accomplish it? I don't really want to use one of the 6" lifts, and it is my understanding the 3" spindle lifts won't work for a G16. So, do I fabricate brackets or something like that to get the amount of lift I want? Are such brackets available anywhere? Thanks everyone for any suggestions. Alan
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10-16-2016, 07:52 PM	#2
wicked872 Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Superior Wi Posts: 137	Re: need lift advice I have a G14 which is pretty much the same, I bought the economy lift kit , 4in and it was under $100 and easy to install, I have the wheel and tire combo you are looking at and have plenty of room.

10-16-2016, 08:35 PM	#3
bkrdad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 17	Re: need lift advice How strong is that lift kit? Have you used it very long, and how well is it holding up? I'll install a back seat, so it needs to be pretty strong. Thanks
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10-17-2016, 05:20 AM	#4
TheNewGuy Admin/Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,052	Re: need lift advice 10" wheels will fit stock height cart, 20" tires will be close, may not need a lift. Your stock tires are 18", 1" more per side. On the lift if you go that way, please remember you get what you pay for.
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10-17-2016, 06:15 AM	#5
bkrdad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 17	Re: need lift advice I agree about getting what you pay for and am perfectly willing to pay a premium to get a better product. The problem, I think, is lack of options. Do I have any other choices for a small lift? Do you think I can get away without a lift since I'll be doing a back seat? I just assumed I'd need one. Thanks again
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10-17-2016, 07:15 AM	#6
cfherrman Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 461	Re: need lift advice Possibly just install spring spacers on the rear, that will give 1/2 inch lift
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10-17-2016, 04:06 PM	#7
bkrdad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 17	Re: need lift advice sounds like a good idea, well worth a try. Which of our member vendors sells spring spacers? Thanks Alan
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10-17-2016, 05:13 PM	#8
cfherrman Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 461	Re: need lift advice I think plowman's, all they are is a shaft collar or spacer of the correct size
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10-17-2016, 06:45 PM	#9
bkrdad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 17	Re: need lift advice I'll give them a call. Thanks.
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10-17-2016, 06:46 PM	#10
smallblock450sl Sometime's............ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 11,875	Re: need lift advice Upper shock extensions or Jakes HD coil spring replacement should be all you need.

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