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07-16-2019, 06:46 AM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Build your own 12v -->8v Conversion?
I have a 2006 DS with the 4x12v battery setup. They are getting a bit long in the tooth and I'm considering swapping to the 6x8v setup.
I've seen the youtube video of someone doing this on the exact same cart and they bought a kit...that kit seems pretty pricey for some alu angle, a couple extra battery cables and tie-downs. I likley would need different cables anyway since I'm running Alltrax XCT500 and a plum quick motor (I'm guessing they are only including standard cables in the kit). So my question is - can't I just grab some aluminum stock from the local hardware store and build the tray's myself? No I don't have the ability to weld aluminum but I'm figuring some pop rivets and jb weld would hold the spreader bars ok - the rest is bolted in. Buy the tiedowns and extra cables separate.... Anyone done this? Or should I just buy the kit for $250ish |
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07-16-2019, 07:05 AM | #2 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Build your own 12v -->8v Conversion?
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07-16-2019, 07:33 AM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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07-16-2019, 07:58 AM | #4 | |
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07-16-2019, 06:44 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Build your own 12v -->8v Conversion?
Pop robots and job weld? Na, some self tappers and you will be fine
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07-16-2019, 07:06 PM | #6 |
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Re: Build your own 12v -->8v Conversion?
I didnt switch from 4-12 to 6-8 batteries but I did add a 7th battery (12 volt) and did exactly what your talking about . Alum angle and pop rivets to make a frame and did a quick sand on the rivets heads to smooth out where it cut off. In make room for the extra battery I also moved the center 2 forward .
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07-16-2019, 07:10 PM | #7 |
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07-16-2019, 07:45 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
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Location: Central Florida
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Re: Build your own 12v -->8v Conversion?
My cart has 6x8v setup from factory. When I got the cart the aluminum angle that holds the batteries was corroded in multiple places. I searched a lot on here and had multiple people say rivets are sufficient to attach the angle to the frame so I would assume it would be fine to add new ones to hold the batteries like you need a pop rivet them in. I have a buddy who does aluminum welding so I cut the old ones out and had him weld new ones in for me.
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07-16-2019, 11:35 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
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07-17-2019, 05:34 AM | #10 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Build your own 12v -->8v Conversion?
There is also a sticky for a DS conversion:
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...onversion.html |
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