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05-25-2014, 07:00 AM | #1 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Savannah, GA
Posts: 2,760
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Long Travel lift front & rear, Lithium powered TXT build
I'm pretty excited about this build. It's going good so far with few complications. I started with a well used 2003 txt as you can see.
I have a Jakes long travel cart and love how the front rides. Rear is still stiff with HD leaf springs. Jakes offers a rear long travel for gas but not electric. I bought the rear kit from jakes anyway to see if it'll work with a little fabrication. The 2nd pic shows just the jakes rear long travel. Found two major problems right away. Problem #1 a gas cart rear axle housing tube is 2.25" diameter, an electric is 2.00" so the solid aluminum coil-over mounts will not tighten down. Solution- I bought a steel tube with an inner diameter of 2.00" and an outer diameter of 2.25". I cut it in half lengthwise making two pieces that I welded to the rear axle tube increasing it's diameter to 2.25". Problem #1 done. Problem #2 is no lateral and roll support for rear axle since electric doesn't have a motor mount stabilizing the rear axle. Solution- I come from a jeep off-roading background and we 3-link and 4-link all the time. If I triangulate new lower links I correct this issue. A bit of DOM tubing and some rod ends, some weld in bungs and a few tab mounts and we have a solid rear. |
05-25-2014, 07:02 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Savannah, GA
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Re: Long Travel lift front & rear, Lithium powered TXT build
I sent all frame parts to get powder coated. Parts came back and I started assembling.
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05-25-2014, 07:04 AM | #3 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Savannah, GA
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Re: Long Travel lift front & rear, Lithium powered TXT build
Some more including an almost complete jakes front long travel.
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05-25-2014, 07:09 AM | #4 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Savannah, GA
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Re: Long Travel lift front & rear, Lithium powered TXT build
For the lithium battery I got some new Nissan Leaf modules, enough for a 48v 120Ah pack. I have bottom balanced them to avoid a complicated battery monitoring system (BMS). Charging will be with a Quick Charge standard on-board charged custom programed for my lithium pack. QC doesn't charge any more for this service.
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05-25-2014, 08:09 AM | #5 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 161
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Re: Long Travel lift front & rear, Lithium powered TXT build
QC onboard charger?
I'm interested in finding out more about a purpose programmed on board charger |
05-25-2014, 08:12 AM | #6 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 161
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Re: Long Travel lift front & rear, Lithium powered TXT build
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05-25-2014, 03:20 PM | #7 |
Over This Interview Is...
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: AZ
Posts: 17,449
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Re: Long Travel lift front & rear, Lithium powered TXT build
I love the rear suspension... Thats sweet!
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05-25-2014, 03:57 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Savannah, GA
Posts: 2,760
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Re: Long Travel lift front & rear, Lithium powered TXT build
Thanks, I just hope it rides as good as it looks.
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05-26-2014, 12:50 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Savannah, GA
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Re: Long Travel lift front & rear, Lithium powered TXT build
With battery pack in I can push the cart with one finger on flat cement. I could not do that with any of my other lead acid carts, they are far too heavy with high rolling resistance. This electric cart is going to be light and quick. The wind yesterday even pushed it some.
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05-26-2014, 05:04 PM | #10 | |
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 4,094
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Re: Long Travel lift front & rear, Lithium powered TXT build
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Watching this one closely, it looks super cool. |
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