Steering help

djhartley2003 · 07-31-2009, 03:35 PM

I have a 94 Ezgo. This is the first cart I have ever built. I have put a new front end on it and lifted it. I am now trying to figure out the geometry for my steering. I have been told that if the angle is not wright and it doesn't match the "A" arms the steering could be difficult, want to turn when you hit a bump and could be dangerous. I was wandering if everyone could put some pictures of there carts up with some descriptions so I can get an idea of what I should be doing. Thanks for any and all help.

This is what it looks like wright now.
2A.jpg 4A.jpg

dirtysouth · 07-31-2009, 03:40 PM

What are you using for a rack and pinion or steering box?

scottyb · 07-31-2009, 03:47 PM

Looks like a Marathon. So, It would be a steering box? That looks like a Stretch A arm?

djhartley2003 · 07-31-2009, 03:59 PM

I am using a steering box. At least that is whats in it wright now. I am looking for some recommendations on the best way that money will allow.

dirtysouth · 07-31-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djhartley2003

I am using a steering box. At least that is whats in it wright now. I am looking for some recommendations on the best way that money will allow.

I would install the steering box and check the geometry of the set up you have by moving the wheel through its travel with the shocks disconnected. You will have to do mock set ups until you achieve the proper alignment without bump steer. You will have to move the steering box or the steering arms up or down to make it happen. A little bump steer will work okay. Most Lt's in production have bump steer, 'cept ours...

Good luck... Keep the pics coming.

scottyb · 07-31-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtysouth

I would install the steering box and check the geometry of the set up you have by moving the wheel through its travel with the shocks disconnected. You will have to do mock set ups until you achieve the proper alignment without bump steer. You will have to move the steering box or the steering arms up or down to make it happen. A little bump steer will work okay. Most Lt's in production have bump steer, 'cept ours...

Good luck... Keep the pics coming.

What point of the steering geometetry best stops bump steer, DS?

07-31-2009, 03:35 PM	#1
djhartley2003 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chino Ca Posts: 209	Steering help I have a 94 Ezgo. This is the first cart I have ever built. I have put a new front end on it and lifted it. I am now trying to figure out the geometry for my steering. I have been told that if the angle is not wright and it doesn't match the "A" arms the steering could be difficult, want to turn when you hit a bump and could be dangerous. I was wandering if everyone could put some pictures of there carts up with some descriptions so I can get an idea of what I should be doing. Thanks for any and all help. This is what it looks like wright now. 2A.jpg 4A.jpg

07-31-2009, 03:40 PM	#2
dirtysouth Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: P-COLA Posts: 1,176	Re: Steering help What are you using for a rack and pinion or steering box?

07-31-2009, 03:47 PM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Steering help Looks like a Marathon. So, It would be a steering box? That looks like a Stretch A arm?

07-31-2009, 03:59 PM	#4
djhartley2003 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chino Ca Posts: 209	Re: Steering help I am using a steering box. At least that is whats in it wright now. I am looking for some recommendations on the best way that money will allow.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
WTB: g16 steering	Golf Carts and Parts
steering box	Gas Yamaha
steering	Electric Yamaha
steering ?	Electric EZGO
convert a tiller type steering to regular steering column	Gas Harley Davidson