Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift?

Jim C · 10-31-2008, 12:56 PM

Has anyone ever cut the spindle off and welded a 4" piece of solid stock inbetween to get a 4" lift? The spindle is already welded together it seems like it otta work.

Robertbrenner1 · 10-31-2008, 04:41 PM

Jim, we did that with this one.....

Goat53 · 10-31-2008, 06:55 PM

mine was done that way but for a 14 inch lift

Jim C · 10-31-2008, 08:02 PM

Any close up pictures

Jim C · 10-31-2008, 08:03 PM

Did you heat the leg up and bend an offset or just weld it on at an angle?

Goat53 · 11-01-2008, 07:42 PM

This one was like this when I got it last week , but it's been this way for 10 years

Jim C · 02-21-2009, 09:26 AM

Here's a follow up with final pictures.
I measured all angles, built a jig to move the spindle 2" forward, 2" out, and 6" down. Cut the spindle off and bolted it in the jig and had a friend weld it for me. The extension is 1" solid stock which he makes gun barrels with.

scottyb · 02-21-2009, 09:40 AM

JimC Looks like you did a great job ..... How does it handle?

Jim C · 02-21-2009, 09:45 AM

I have only been on one other lifted cart and that is my Dad's stealth. I would say it handles about the same as stock except for the bump steering I posted about. Just plain ol driving around I guess its fine, it tracks strait @ 19mph on the blacktop.

roady89 · 02-21-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim C

I have only been on one other lifted cart and that is my Dad's stealth. I would say it handles about the same as stock except for the bump steering I posted about. Just plain ol driving around I guess its fine, it tracks strait @ 19mph on the blacktop.

Looks like you did a fine job. Its the same as any other spindle lift...just taken to extremes. On my Club car with Jakes spindle there is some bumpsteer entering ditches or potholes. Its fine the way it is but its not for serious off-roading, more of a RV park queen if anything.

10-31-2008, 12:56 PM	#1
Jim C Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wildwood, FL Posts: 742	Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift? Has anyone ever cut the spindle off and welded a 4" piece of solid stock inbetween to get a 4" lift? The spindle is already welded together it seems like it otta work.

10-31-2008, 06:55 PM	#3
Goat53 Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lowndes County Ga. Posts: 343	Re: Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift? mine was done that way but for a 14 inch lift

10-31-2008, 08:02 PM	#4
Jim C Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wildwood, FL Posts: 742	Re: Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift? Any close up pictures

10-31-2008, 08:03 PM	#5
Jim C Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wildwood, FL Posts: 742	Re: Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift? Did you heat the leg up and bend an offset or just weld it on at an angle?

11-01-2008, 07:42 PM	#6
Goat53 Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lowndes County Ga. Posts: 343	Re: Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift? This one was like this when I got it last week , but it's been this way for 10 years

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02-21-2009, 09:40 AM	#8
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,401	Re: Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift? JimC Looks like you did a great job ..... How does it handle?

02-21-2009, 09:45 AM	#9
Jim C Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wildwood, FL Posts: 742	Re: Cut and reweld spindle to get 4" lift? I have only been on one other lifted cart and that is my Dad's stealth. I would say it handles about the same as stock except for the bump steering I posted about. Just plain ol driving around I guess its fine, it tracks strait @ 19mph on the blacktop.

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