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Old 06-05-2020, 01:44 PM   #1
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Default Txt lift kit that doesn't change wheelbase or track width?

Got a 2013 txt that barely fits in the back of my truck, looking to add a few inches of height as the tail barely digs in when loading/unloading. Curious about the Jake's 3" spindle lift. Ramps are already 10' long and don't want to go longer
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Old 06-05-2020, 04:38 PM   #2
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Default Re: Txt lift kit that doesn't change wheelbase or track width?

I can't speak to the 3" Jakes kit, but the 6" lift kit does increase the track width. My fix to that (in order to keep it easy loading my cart into my truck bed) was to change front tire & rim width. These "skinny" tires have much better tread than the originals.

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Old 06-05-2020, 10:37 PM   #3
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Default Re: Txt lift kit that doesn't change wheelbase or track width?

Most lift kits will widen the track width. The reason is that by making the vehicle taller, it also gets more top heavy and more prone to roll over. Adding a couple inches of overall track width doesn't sound like a lot, but it does make a difference. Also, most lift kits require you to use a larger diameter 10" wheel with more offset to clear the steering and new parts etc. The offset wheels add another couple inches. So normally, a lifted cart with wheels and tires usually gets 4"+ wider after it's all said and done.
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Old 06-06-2020, 07:03 AM   #4
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Default Re: Txt lift kit that doesn't change wheelbase or track width?

Just adding some larger tires would give you a couple inches to alleviate the dig most likely. Key would be to keep them skinny enough to still get in the truck with the right offset.
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Old 06-06-2020, 09:28 AM   #5
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Default Re: Txt lift kit that doesn't change wheelbase or track width?

The spindle lift does increase width and it increase wheel base.
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Old 06-12-2020, 12:08 PM   #6
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Default Re: Txt lift kit that doesn't change wheelbase or track width?

A block lift kit wouldn't increase track width. Not sure about wheelbase though.

I can't post links yet but search on ebay for txt block lift. SGC makes a 5" kit I was looking at.
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Old 06-13-2020, 02:13 PM   #7
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Default Re: Txt lift kit that doesn't change wheelbase or track width?

just a make box so the cart can go up and over wheel wells.plus the higher cart can go up the steeper angle on your ramps
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Old 06-14-2020, 03:17 AM   #8
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Default Re: Txt lift kit that doesn't change wheelbase or track width?

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just a make box so the cart can go up and over wheel wells.plus the higher cart can go up the steeper angle on your ramps
My truck doesn't have wheel wells, I have tool boxes built into my truck so the bed is only 50" wide
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Old 06-14-2020, 02:15 PM   #9
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Default Re: Txt lift kit that doesn't change wheelbase or track width?

countrycat.com. e-z-go-611889-2-inch-mid-rise-lift-kit
I just installed this on my 15 txt and it worked good. 2 inch up and same width
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Old 06-15-2020, 07:52 AM   #10
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My truck doesn't have wheel wells, I have tool boxes built into my truck so the bed is only 50" wide
Sounds like you need a trailer to me. I work for a living too, tool box in the bed. I went with an aluminum 6x12 that weights 300 lbs so I can pull it with the golf cart too. I pulled a txt all the way from N.Carolina to Ohio with it. Did great.
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