{"id":174,"date":"2018-06-19T18:28:34","date_gmt":"2018-06-19T22:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/?p=174"},"modified":"2022-09-09T23:44:23","modified_gmt":"2022-09-10T03:44:23","slug":"how-to-lift-a-golf-cart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/how-to-lift-a-golf-cart\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Lift a Golf Cart: With or Without a Kit Lift"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Want to know how to lift a golf cart? Lifting your E-Z-GO, Club Car, or Yamaha golf cart can give it a unique look, a different ride, and allow you to go over much tougher terrain with ease. Or if you <a href=\"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/how-to-make-my-golf-cart-go-faster\/\">want to speed up your golf cart.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter why you\u2019re lifting your golf cart, you should be aware of the different types of lifts and their pros and cons. Another important note is that when you lift your golf cart, you are raising your center of gravity, making rollovers a more likely scenario if you don\u2019t also widen your wheelbase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/xTiTnkWFuC4slkuUPm\" width=\"480\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifting Your Golf Cart With a Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start looking at kits to lift your E-Z-GO, Club Car, or Yamaha golf cart, it\u2019s good to know the different types of kits there are so you can be sure to get the one that best suits your needs. Some kits give better clearance than others, while some are easier and less complicated to install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spindle Lift Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Spindle-Electric-1994-2001-5-Golf-Cart\/dp\/B00UZ89SZA?dchild=1&amp;keywords=golf+cart+spindle+lift+kit&amp;qid=1599939354&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=golfkartgo-20&amp;linkId=e1cffb4d4501435c6be987e8151f7d88&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">spindle lift kit<\/a> replaces your spindle length and size. They install directly onto your factory suspension with relative ease and no hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Spindle-Electric-1994-2001-5-Golf-Cart\/dp\/B00UZ89SZA\/ref=as_li_ss_il?dchild=1&amp;keywords=golf+cart+spindle+lift+kit&amp;qid=1599939354&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=golfkartgo-20&amp;linkId=e11de0a0871b14099aade98eac4fe8fd&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B00UZ89SZA&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=golfkartgo-20&amp;language=en_US\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=golfkartgo-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00UZ89SZA\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\">\n\n\n\n<p>The advantages are a typically wider stance, and the ability to put new, bigger wheels on your cart for a cool, custom look without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Added to this, by being installed directly onto your factory suspension, you can be assured that everything will work as planned with little to no further modification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A-Arm Lift Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Club-Precedent-Double-2004-Up-Electric\/dp\/B01LT68PQE\/ref=as_li_ss_il?dchild=1&amp;keywords=golf+cart+a+arm+lift+kit&amp;qid=1599939413&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=golfkartgo-20&amp;linkId=8d74dfbb411dbc0a75a599044129e2ed&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B01LT68PQE&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=golfkartgo-20&amp;language=en_US\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=golfkartgo-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B01LT68PQE\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\">\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to replace your front suspension system, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Club-Precedent-Double-2004-Up-Electric\/dp\/B01LT68PQE?dchild=1&amp;keywords=golf+cart+a+arm+lift+kit&amp;qid=1599939413&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=golfkartgo-20&amp;linkId=e5e418650a06c9b66c5d52b4f5937526&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">A-arm kits typically have circular tubing<\/a> for the front control arms and give you independent front suspension for a more comfortable ride and higher clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you\u2019ll have to get a different kit for the back, too, but the A-arm style is a great value and typically very easy to install. An added bonus is that they look super cool compared to most other kits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drop Axle Lift Kits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B073W7VYVJ\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=golfkartgo-20&amp;linkId=970f6ba998616ac8be252a578ce48b36&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B073W7VYVJ&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=golfkartgo-20&amp;language=en_US\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=golfkartgo-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B073W7VYVJ\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\">\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B073W7VYVJ?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=golfkartgo-20&amp;linkId=0b86345a8b2a7b4968a243fa3a89f8d4&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">This type of kit uses a longer axle<\/a> which provides a greater radius to your stock spindle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, a longer axle provides a higher ride without having to replace much else. These kits are among the most economic, but they provide a good amount of height and travel in your front suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They aren\u2019t as super quick to install as a spindle kit, but they\u2019re not any more difficult, and they\u2019re certainly less expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Block Lift Kits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ECOTRIC-Block-Yamaha-Electric-Model\/dp\/B07N1G896X\/ref=as_li_ss_il?dchild=1&amp;keywords=golf+cart+block+lift+kit&amp;qid=1599939568&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=golfkartgo-20&amp;linkId=aa2de1452553aaf22fce1178275db507&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B07N1G896X&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=golfkartgo-20&amp;language=en_US\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=golfkartgo-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07N1G896X\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\">\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ECOTRIC-Block-Yamaha-Electric-Model\/dp\/B07N1G896X?dchild=1&amp;keywords=golf+cart+block+lift+kit&amp;qid=1599939568&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=golfkartgo-20&amp;linkId=2195eedc10d7c7f97a926686f102e310&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Block style kits are essentially a spacer<\/a> between your suspension and frame. They give you a good boost in height and appearance, but are not as flexible or functional as any of the other types of lifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That isn\u2019t to say they\u2019re a bad choice, you won\u2019t find an easier, less expensive, or simpler way to lift your cart than with a block kit. If all you want is a cool, lifted look and not break your back or wallet achieving it, then this is definitely the kit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Independent Rear Suspension Kits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to an a-arm, this kit puts your rear suspension on a-shaped control arms instead of the typical leaf springs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows your rear wheels vertical travel without affecting each other. In other words, they can move up and down independently. Kits like this are sometimes sold with the front a-arm kit or as an add on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting both kits gives you four corner, independent suspension. It may be a little more expensive than blocks, but if you\u2019re planning on some rough terrain, there really is no substitute. These are just one of <a href=\"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/golf-cart-maintenance-tips\/\">more golf cart maintenance tips to follow.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Types of Kits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some aftermarket manufacturers will offer specialty kits that mix aspects of each of these, or take the basic idea of the kit to a new level with more parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are often best for the enthusiast that wants something very specific, but doesn\u2019t want to go through the hassle of designing their own kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re almost always the most expensive, but there usually isn\u2019t a better, more convenient way to get the lift, travel, and look you want without a lot of trial and error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which kit should you buy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well that\u2019s a good question, and the answer is yours and yours alone. It all depends on your needs. If you want sweet custom wheels, get a spindle kit, if you just want to be taller than everyone around you, get a block lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wanting functionality, and the ability to tackle new terrains, consider an A-arm, plus some other modifications that will provide you with height, clearance, and longer suspension travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what kit you get, make sure you install it properly and safely. Some kits recommend you have a Yamaha, Club Car, or E-Z-GO golf cart professional install them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is usually because the kit involves changing some steering angles, or very specific torques to allow for movement in the suspension without losing structural integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If these are things that you\u2019re comfortable doing at home, then go for it. But if you aren\u2019t sure about the difference between camber and caster, along with how that affects steering and tire wear, maybe let a professional take care of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should be noted that some of these mods are easier depending on if you have a E-Z-GO, Yamaha, or Club Car golf cart, so be sure to look around at what\u2019s available and goes best on your cart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Lift a Golf Cart Without a Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to skip the kit and lift your golf cart yourself, then there are a lot more options available to you. It will just be a whole lot harder than with a kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first and easiest option would be to build your own kit using aftermarket parts, while the second option would include either modification of your existing parts or fabricating whole new parts for your golf cart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Build your own kit!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like this option, then you\u2019ll have lots of fun picking out just the right parts from different aftermarket brands. You\u2019ll probably save a little money, too, if you work towards that end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The greatest strength of this method is that you can get the parts that each aftermarket manufacturer makes best, instead of being stuck with whatever is in the kit. This allows you to customize your lift to look and feel exactly how you want it to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get a-arms for the front with longer shocks, springs, and axles, allowing you a super boost in height and travel with a gorgeous custom look, and then add custom independent rear suspension for an even smoother ride over the craziest terrain around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to build your own kit, make sure that the front and rear either elevate the same amount, or that the wheels you get make it mostly level. A front lean would look really cool, but it can get pretty uncomfortable on a golf cart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fabrication or modification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as fabrication and modification, you\u2019ll save a lot of money, but make sure you have the right tools and the know how. A simple mistake could cost you almost as much as a lift kit in the first place, so be careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, it could easily be argued that this is the most rewarding method of elevating your golf cart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great custom job I saw recently involved removing the front axle and flipping the spindle pivots. This put the front axle above the wheels, allowing for not only a roughly 5 inch lift, but elevating the axle for better ground clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The modification required a welder, cutoff wheel, torch, and drill. One note that this person had was to make sure to get the angles right in camber and caster to maintain self centering steering. Otherwise, your steering wheel will get a little squirrely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to know how to lift a golf cart? Lifting your E-Z-GO, Club Car, or Yamaha golf cart can give it a unique look, a different ride, and allow you to go over much tougher terrain with ease. 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