6" or 8" Pros and cons

30-A rider · 03-26-2008, 04:45 PM

Im pretty sure I will be going with an A Arm lift kits for my 2003 club car.

Im one of those always buy bigger, it gives room for growth later or possible future upgrades etc. With the lifts this may not be the case.

If going with one of either 22", 23" or 25" tires on either 10" or 12" rims:

Will 8" of lift make the cart too top heavy and or prone to flip when on the street doing speeds up to lets say 35 mph?

What Im asking is should I go with the 6 or 8 inch lift with the above possible ties combinations?

Any input is appratiated.

Scott

TheNewGuy · 03-26-2008, 08:19 PM

I'm lifted just a bit over 8". I added wheel spacer to push the wheel out. It was a great help, feels good at speeds over 35 on the roads. You can also use wheels with more offset to make the cart wider.

mikesmotortoys · 03-26-2008, 10:03 PM

My input on this one is the quality of the lift. Both 6" and 8" are tall, so my choice would be one with a wider wheelbase, if not, you'll need to add wheel spacers for stability. I also like the 12" wheels over 10's, as the tires will have less sidewall to flex...

4x4 CC · 03-27-2008, 12:30 AM

I'd go 8" only because you won't have to but a new lift if you want bigger tires. Make it as wide as possible too. Just my .02

hawgs · 03-27-2008, 10:21 AM

I went with an 8" A-Arm lift because I wanted 12" wheels and not 10" wheels. 10" wheels looked too small and had too much sidewall.

30-A rider · 03-27-2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawgs

I went with an 8" A-Arm lift because I wanted 12" wheels and not 10" wheels. 10" wheels looked too small and had too much sidewall.

What wheels and offset did you go with?

What is the verdict? Do you like it, does it feel stable etc etc?

Details and pics would be great!

hawgs · 03-27-2008, 01:43 PM

I went with 12x10-12 ITP's type 7 wheels. Not sure of the offset.

I ordered it last Sunday and it hasn't arrived yet. When I get it and install it, I'll be sure to let you know. I'll take pictures too.

ssbillet · 03-27-2008, 02:22 PM

2" wheel spacers will make a difference. I think the wheels look better with that stance as well. I have not seen a sway bar on a cart yet not even sure if it is possible something to consider. Also if you are running a spindle lift or A-arm will make a difference too. Change up your shocks to better quality and just take it easy on the turns...

03-26-2008, 04:45 PM	#1
30-A rider Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Santa Rosa Beach Florida Posts: 76	6" or 8" Pros and cons Im pretty sure I will be going with an A Arm lift kits for my 2003 club car. Im one of those always buy bigger, it gives room for growth later or possible future upgrades etc. With the lifts this may not be the case. If going with one of either 22", 23" or 25" tires on either 10" or 12" rims: Will 8" of lift make the cart too top heavy and or prone to flip when on the street doing speeds up to lets say 35 mph? What Im asking is should I go with the 6 or 8 inch lift with the above possible ties combinations? Any input is appratiated. Scott

03-26-2008, 08:19 PM	#2
TheNewGuy Admin/Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,052	Re: 6" or 8" Pros and cons I'm lifted just a bit over 8". I added wheel spacer to push the wheel out. It was a great help, feels good at speeds over 35 on the roads. You can also use wheels with more offset to make the cart wider.
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mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: 6" or 8" Pros and cons My input on this one is the quality of the lift. Both 6" and 8" are tall, so my choice would be one with a wider wheelbase, if not, you'll need to add wheel spacers for stability. I also like the 12" wheels over 10's, as the tires will have less sidewall to flex...
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03-27-2008, 12:30 AM	#4
4x4 CC Frog Hunter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock, Ar Posts: 1,161	Re: 6" or 8" Pros and cons I'd go 8" only because you won't have to but a new lift if you want bigger tires. Make it as wide as possible too. Just my .02

03-27-2008, 10:21 AM	#5
hawgs Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 85	Re: 6" or 8" Pros and cons I went with an 8" A-Arm lift because I wanted 12" wheels and not 10" wheels. 10" wheels looked too small and had too much sidewall.

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03-27-2008, 01:43 PM	#7
hawgs Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 85	Re: 6" or 8" Pros and cons I went with 12x10-12 ITP's type 7 wheels. Not sure of the offset. I ordered it last Sunday and it hasn't arrived yet. When I get it and install it, I'll be sure to let you know. I'll take pictures too.

03-27-2008, 02:22 PM	#8
ssbillet Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Seattle, WA Posts: 51	Re: 6" or 8" Pros and cons 2" wheel spacers will make a difference. I think the wheels look better with that stance as well. I have not seen a sway bar on a cart yet not even sure if it is possible something to consider. Also if you are running a spindle lift or A-arm will make a difference too. Change up your shocks to better quality and just take it easy on the turns...

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