Lithium

[jcdixon01]

So...I posted this in the EZGo forum, but thought the Lithium sub forum might be better, last week I went Lithium. If the literature is true, that saves close to 350 lbs. Probably more in my case because I was also running a separate 12V deep cycle battery for accessories. That being said, I need new leaf springs in the rear. One said is almost completely flat. Since I am close to 400 lbs. from traditional set up, I need to know some opinions of which route to go...

Details about my cart and usage:
-2002(-ish) Ezgo TXT
-6" all sports long travel lift in the front
-block and shackle lift in the back
-RoyPow 51v 56Ah
-Rear seat
-extended Double Take roof

For the most part, we mostly have my 11yo daughter riding in the back, and me and/or my wife up front. I am a big guy, 250 lbs, and my wife...is not. :) My main goal is a good ride. I am also open to upgrading the shocks too, so if you have an idea on that, I am all ears.

My Question...do I go with standard duty leaf springs ince we don't have the added weight of the lead acid batteries, or do we go with more of a beefy leaf spring set up back there.

If beefy is the route to go, Dual Action or Heavy Duty? I know for most articles the assumption that a cart is weighed down by traditional batteries, but I think that should play in to this decision.

[Lightning8U]

Originally Posted by jcdixon01

So...I posted this in the EZGo forum, but thought the Lithium sub forum might be better, last week I went Lithium. If the literature is true, that saves close to 350 lbs. Probably more in my case because I was also running a separate 12V deep cycle battery for accessories. That being said, I need new leaf springs in the rear. One said is almost completely flat. Since I am close to 400 lbs. from traditional set up, I need to know some opinions of which route to go...

Details about my cart and usage:
-2002(-ish) Ezgo TXT
-6" all sports long travel lift in the front
-block and shackle lift in the back
-RoyPow 51v 56Ah
-Rear seat
-extended Double Take roof

For the most part, we mostly have my 11yo daughter riding in the back, and me and/or my wife up front. I am a big guy, 250 lbs, and my wife...is not. :) My main goal is a good ride. I am also open to upgrading the shocks too, so if you have an idea on that, I am all ears.

My Question...do I go with standard duty leaf springs ince we don't have the added weight of the lead acid batteries, or do we go with more of a beefy leaf spring set up back there.

If beefy is the route to go, Dual Action or Heavy Duty? I know for most articles the assumption that a cart is weighed down by traditional batteries, but I think that should play in to this decision.

Go with the standard duty leaf spring and Monroe air shocks. You can adjust as needed and they ride fantastic.

[jcdixon01]

Do you run an onboard air compressor? Or just fill them up from home?

[Lightning8U]

Originally Posted by jcdixon01

Do you run an onboard air compressor? Or just fill them up from home?

I don't adjust them as much as I thought I would, but I have one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Infl.../dp/B071G65NBQ

With littles in the rear, I leave it at 20-30psi, 450lbs of friends or corn in the rear I'll air it to 60psi.

[jcdixon01]

Thanks for the advice...I installed the Monroe shocks last night. Now I just need to dial them in for our normal riding patterns.

[Lightning8U]

Originally Posted by jcdixon01

Thanks for the advice...I installed the Monroe shocks last night. Now I just need to dial them in for our normal riding patterns.

Good deal. Let me know what you think!