1996 TXT lift kit question

amusinglisa · 07-31-2016, 11:26 AM

We just acquired an electric EZGo. Manual says it is a 1996 TXT and it has headlights.

We have a few acres of relatively flat land and we are hoping to use it for hauling hay, tools, trailer and a bit of running about in the neighborhood.

We definitely need new tires, possibly rims and we are thinking maybe a bit of a lift kit.

Anyone have any recommendations where to start getting it rolling and battery/charger check, etc?

scottyb · 07-31-2016, 11:29 AM

1996 saw 2 drive systems offered, DCS and Series. See attached, which do you have?

bronsonj · 07-31-2016, 11:36 AM

Are the batteries flat? Does it have batteries for cores?

Is it 48 or 36v? If 48v, is it six 8v batteries or eight 6v batteries?

Do you have a charger for it?

From your post it sounds like it doesn't run currently, just need some more details.

bronsonj · 07-31-2016, 11:40 AM

Also, I have a TXT48 with a 6" lift and 22inch tires. If you ask me, that's too much for my tastes. If I were to do it again, I'd look for a 2 or 3 inch lift and 20 inch tires.

Too large a tire takes away a lot of torque, since it affects your final gear ratio.

scottyb · 07-31-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bronsonj

Also, I have a sepex TXT with a 6" lift and 22inch tires. If you ask me, that's too much for my tastes. If I were to do it again, I'd look for a 2 or 3 inch lift and 20 inch tires.

Too large a tire takes away a lot of torque, since it affects your final gear ratio.

I agree on lost torque and for the record 20" tires just fit without a lift on TXT so 2-3 inch lift would be plenty.

amusinglisa · 07-31-2016, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronsonj

Are the batteries flat? Does it have batteries for cores?

Is it 48 or 36v? If 48v, is it six 8v batteries or eight 6v batteries?

Do you have a charger for it?

From your post it sounds like it doesn't run currently, just need some more details.

Batteries look kinda new-ish. I know it ran a year or so ago. The charger is 36V there are 6 batteries in it.

I am not sure what you mean by flat batteries...?

amusinglisa · 07-31-2016, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyb

1996 saw 2 drive systems offered, DCS and Series. See attached, which do you have?

I will get in there and take a look. I will post photos.

In case you can't tell, I am kind of a mechanical idiot...

amusinglisa · 07-31-2016, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyb

I agree on lost torque and for the record 20" tires just fit without a lift on TXT so 2-3 inch lift would be plenty.

Good news! Found a 4" lift kit for $78 on ebay. I will see if there's maybe something a bit smaller...

would this one be overkill?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EZGO-TXT-GAS...dWsP4A&vxp=mtr

Clemsoncartguy · 07-31-2016, 02:51 PM

4" would be fine if your wanting 20" tires. If you really wanted a 3" lift that's not much difference in the two.

amusinglisa · 07-31-2016, 09:42 PM

How much difference is there between the electric and the gas models? Looks like that one was for gas...

07-31-2016, 11:26 AM	#1
amusinglisa Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 8	1996 TXT lift kit question We just acquired an electric EZGo. Manual says it is a 1996 TXT and it has headlights. We have a few acres of relatively flat land and we are hoping to use it for hauling hay, tools, trailer and a bit of running about in the neighborhood. We definitely need new tires, possibly rims and we are thinking maybe a bit of a lift kit. Anyone have any recommendations where to start getting it rolling and battery/charger check, etc?
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07-31-2016, 11:36 AM	#3
bronsonj Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 2,089	Re: 1996 TXT lift kit question Are the batteries flat? Does it have batteries for cores? Is it 48 or 36v? If 48v, is it six 8v batteries or eight 6v batteries? Do you have a charger for it? From your post it sounds like it doesn't run currently, just need some more details.

07-31-2016, 11:40 AM	#4
bronsonj Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 2,089	Re: 1996 TXT lift kit question Also, I have a TXT48 with a 6" lift and 22inch tires. If you ask me, that's too much for my tastes. If I were to do it again, I'd look for a 2 or 3 inch lift and 20 inch tires. Too large a tire takes away a lot of torque, since it affects your final gear ratio.

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Clemsoncartguy Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 1,291	Re: 1996 TXT lift kit question 4" would be fine if your wanting 20" tires. If you really wanted a 3" lift that's not much difference in the two.

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amusinglisa Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 8	Re: 1996 TXT lift kit question How much difference is there between the electric and the gas models? Looks like that one was for gas...
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