All About Lift Kits

So you are thinking of putting a Lift Kit on your Golf Cart?

The question is, what type of lift kit should I use? Spindle? A-Arm? Drop Axle? Long travel?

The answer is that they all work and it depends upon how and where you plan on driving and taking your Golf Cart.

Here are some brief explanations:

Golf Cart Spindle Lift Kits

Golf Cart Spindle Lift Kits are some of the most popular kits available for their ease of installation, utilization of the factory suspension, wider stance for increased stability, and incredible quality at an affordable price. This lift kit is built around "safety" and longevity, unlike foreign lifts made using cheap steel. Only Jake's and All Sports manufacture lift kits with proven quality, easy installation, and unmatched safety. Jakes offers Spindle Lifts with built-in camber (angle of tire to ground), whereas All Sport and RHOX give you the flexibility to tune the camber for your particular needs.

Golf Cart Axle Lift Kits

Golf Cart Axle Lift Kits are made to replace your existing front axle with a drop axle design. A drop axle lift kit will have a radius tapering down to the spindles. This allows you to replace your front axle while keeping the integrity of your spindles. Most axle lifts are less expensive than spindle lift kits. Axle lift kits require a little more time to install than spindle kits. EZ-Go and Yamaha utilize a lot of drop axle designs, and these are supported by Jakes, All Sport, and RHOX.

Golf Cart Long Travel Lift Kits

Golf Cart Long Travel Lift Kits are by far the best-performing lift kits money can buy. If you are an off-road enthusiast or want a mean-looking machine, this is the lift for you. Independent front suspension provides the softest and most comfortable ride with adjustable height settings. DOM tubing, fully adjustable caster/camber, heavy-duty synchronized steering box, and a built-in 2" receiver hitch are on most models. These kits are 6"-10" adjustable, which lengthens and widens the wheelbase for superior stability. Long travel kits should only be considered when you are doing serious off-roading. They are expensive, but if superior suspension is what you need, this is the way to go.

Golf Cart A-Arm Lift Kits

Golf Cart A-Arm Lift Kits are most commonly made for Club Car and Yamaha golf carts. Most Yamaha golf carts, at least the earlier models, had A-Arm suspension from the factory. A-Arm kits are designed to remove your front suspension and almost entirely replace it for a more comfortable ride. This transformation gives your cart an independent suspension for the front, completely removing its factory suspension. Most A-Arm lift kits use circular tubing, which is stronger than square tubing and provides a custom look. This option is probably the best bang for your buck when considering price and performance. Very easy to install.