Tips for those who are considering a golf cart lift kit
If your trying to get more practical use or life out of your golf cart, or your simply going for that cool lifted golf cart look, you should consider...
Tips before purchasing your golf cart lift:
What are the guarantee and return policies for the golf cart lift kit?
Is there technical support provided for the golf cart lift kit installation or repair?
Laser cut versus manually cut steel. Precision stamped parts are the finest quality. Craftsmanship is usually done by expensive machines and certified skilled personnel.
The higher guage the steel the more durable the golf cart lift kit will be. Also make sure the steel is treated with rust protection.
Steering may be change when installing a golf cart lift kit. Find out if the kit will compensate to provide you with good steering capabilities. Find out if stops for steering, bushings made of brass, bearing seals and other spare parts are available.
Bolt-on golf cart lift kits avoid you having to alter the frame by cutting or welding.
Strut kits are important for off-roading. They provide support for the spindles and adjustments for the camber.
Tips for Golf Cart Tire and Wheel kits:
Terrain is a key consideration when choosing tires to be used with your golf cart lift kit. Relatively level terrain will require with a 21" 23" ATV tires. It the terrain is mostly hilly a 20" or 21" ATV tire is recommended .
To prevent tires from rubbing against the body or the frame, you will have to install offset wheels.
Golf cart lift kits will alter your center of gravity. Your lifted golf cart will now be a top heavy vehicle. So be very careful when driving and manuvering your lifted golf cart.
Although the addition of a larger diameter tires give you the extra speed, a golf cart lift kit may cause loss of low end torque if you will do a lot of climbing. You golf cart lift kit may cause your golf cart to slow down or at worst, prevent you from going up the hill. For an electric golf cart with a golf cart lift kit, a higher-amp controller and a high-torque motor may have to be installed as well. For a gas golf cart with a golf cart lift kit, make sure that the tilt will still enable the engine to be well lubricated.