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Beasley Knob 6 15 2024
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Cherokee County Jeepers take on Beasley Knob. This video is of trail 93 Roundtop Mountain.
Stoney Lonesome 3 16 2024
zhlédnutí 1KPřed 3 měsíci
Cherokee County Jeepers visits Stoney Lonesome ORV park. It rained the day before, so we were only able to get the 404 Badge Trail. Helping other off-roaders is always something we strive to do. It gives us an opportunity to use all of the recovery toys we buy!
Bagged 2011 EZGO TXT Front Suspension Overview
zhlédnutí 6KPřed rokem
I walk through all of the changes I had to make to the front suspension of my TXT to add air shocks.
TXT Rear Air Suspension in Motion
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I take the golf cart for a quick spin with a camera pointed directly at the new rear air suspension.
2011 Ezgo TXT Rear Air Suspension Update
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I have finally gotten around to upgrading the rear air suspension on my 2011 Ezgo TXT Here is a list of the parts I used not including the nuts and bolts to hold the lower block plate and johnny joints to the frame. Square tube - 24" 2"x2" 1/4" Wall - www.metalsdepot.com/steel-products/steel-square-tube Johnny Joints - www.rockjock4x4.com/RJ-301601-101 Square Tube Adapter - barnes4wd.com/produc...
Charlies Creek 1-28-2023
zhlédnutí 51Před rokem
Its been a few years since my last visit to Charlies Creek. I took some friends to tackle trail because it was a beginner friendly trail that had developed some flexy off camber ruts over time. Little did I know the whole trail had been graded. The light/moderate offroading I was hoping to let my fiends drive through while I got to actually video my truck has been turned in to a nicely maintain...
Golf Cart Walk Around
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I walk around and call out changes I have made and plan to make to the golf cart.
72v EcoBattery lithium Navitas powered TXT wheelie
zhlédnutí 845Před rokem
It will normally pop the front up 1-2" with passengers in the front seat. With someone on the back seat, it gets interesting.
Farm Shoot 2022
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We travel east of the city to test our wits against the elements and to eat, drink and shoot stuff.
Halloween 2022 - Michael Myers
zhlédnutí 59Před rokem
Michael Myers comes to town to scare all the trick or treaters. Intro was filmed with a Skydio2 and the Trick or Treating was shot using a Hero5 Session.
Skydio 2+ & Beacon Tracking Test
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I test the tracking of my Skydio2 & the beacon while kayaking in my neighborhood lake.
Ezgo TXT Air Suspension and Horn Demonstration
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The current state of my bagged Ezgo TXT air suspension build. I've learned a lot so far and have a few upgrades and mods planned for this winter to improve handling and hopefully increase the drop.
EZGO TXT Air and Electrical System Walk Through
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I walk through the modifications I had to make to my TXT to accommodate adding a full air system for the air suspension and radio.
EZGO TXT Rear Air Suspension Walk Through
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EZGO TXT Rear Air Suspension Walk Through
EZGO TXT MA705 Front Suspension Installed - Stage 2
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EZGO TXT MA705 Front Suspension Installed - Stage 2
EZGO TXT MA705 Front Suspension Installed - Stage 1
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EZGO TXT MA705 Front Suspension Installed - Stage 1
Nice footage, which trail was this and what size lift and tires on the white Gladiator?
ONX has it listed as 93 and Roundtop Mtn. White Gladiator has 3.5" Clayton Overland with 37x12.50 Ridge Grapplers
@aberk20 thanks for the quick reply, I have the same brand lift but the 2.5" and tires. I'm headed there this week, did y'all have any issues?
@@carlcvplow2432 Only issues were for people with street tires/no lift or no winch. With my setup I have still had to winch in some other trails out there (depending on the direction you run), but you should be good with your setup assuming you have a winch.
@@aberk20 Yes Sir, have a winch and not afraid to use it lol. Running 37 x 12.50 Nitto RidgeGrapplers.
Looked like an awesome trail! We are subscribing.
Not sure why people feel the need to stick their hand out of a 3000 lb. plus rig.
Where's the place at
@@JohnBor-ii6hg www.gulchesorvpark.com/
When did air shocks become the same thing as airbars?
My 48v txt with 4 big battery’s do that with 2- 300pound guys on it
So boys and girls... lesson of the day is tires matter immensely
Now that you have had some seat time, have you needed to install a panhard bar to the rear? TIA
When riding alone or with people in the front seat only (my most common riding) I don't feel the need for one. When I have the back loaded up, I can feel some swaying. Not sure that I am gong to do a pan hard bar or totally rework the suspension. I may just leave it b/c having people on the back isn't that common for me.
Very nice, short, sweet and to the point.
I know you said you went to 1/4 inch lines, but I cant find where you said it. I thought you said a buddy drilled the shocks out. Is that right, or did you use adapters? Any info on that process you could give me would be great.
I had read that some people drilled and tapped the shocks, but they said you have to be real careful not to get metal shavings inside and that made me nervous. These are the adapters I bought. www.grainger.com/product/4VPT3?RIID=65372072335&GID&mid=OrderConfirmation&rfe=6b178d762837ea2c1debc731a357b20f241928b41476aa424f522db168c72ec4&gcrfe=6b178d762837ea2c1debc731a357b20f241928b41476aa424f522db168c72ec4&gucid=EMT%3A10339122%3AItem%3ACSM-323&emcid=NA%3AItem
awesome build! Any chance you could tell me where you got the air shock adapter fittings from? cant seem to find the style you used
This is what I used. www.grainger.com/product/4VPT3?RIID=65372072335&GID&mid=OrderConfirmation&rfe=6b178d762837ea2c1debc731a357b20f241928b41476aa424f522db168c72ec4&gcrfe=6b178d762837ea2c1debc731a357b20f241928b41476aa424f522db168c72ec4&gucid=EMT%3A10339122%3AItem%3ACSM-323&emcid=NA%3AItem
Wild question. I'm thinking of going with the Vivair 485c Gen2 because it is 100% duty at 200 psi and a 3 gallon tank. Already have these same Monroe shocks. Do you think with that set up I would blow one of these shocks out?
It will definitely be possible since the bags are rated at 150PSI, but if you have gauges for the bags, then I wouldn't worry about it. Mine rides around 70-80PSI in the rear, so once I see that on the gauge I stop airing up. I don't think I have ever had more than 120PSI in my rears and that was to prevent sagging with a couple of heavy friends on the back.
@aberk20 , ok maybe I will scratch the 200 psi pump then and save a few bucks. Thanks man!
Where did you find the front disc brake parts ?
Search for Jakes disc brake kit and your model.
Do you have a noticeable acceleration delay with this setup? I have a 52v EcoBattery paired with the Navitas 5kw AC kit on an EZGO TXT and have been trying to figure out how to get better throttle response. From a dead stop, there's over half a second of wait time before the front end violently launches into the air, and a similar delay when waiting for the regen to kick on. I'm been in touch with Navitas Tech Support for a few weeks, but they haven't been able to pinpoint the cause. Do you experience this with your cart?
Now that you mention it, I do notice a delay when a stab the throttle. I don't usually go around driving like that so I never thought much of it. My only grip about regen is that it always seems on or off. I don't feel like it scales with the OTF knob.
Thanks for the reply. I have been having a similar issue with the regen. Navitas tech support recently configured my controller for "velocity mode" which seems to allows the regen to respond more linearly with the pedal position, but the pedal delay still makes the regen apply more aggressively than intended most of the time. I can't believe I'm the only person complaining about it, as it's really unsatisfying to use. It's really a shame, as I actually love the configurability and outright power of the system, but the controller seems to go out of its way to make it feel more unwieldy than it should. @@aberk20
Go in the app and the ramp rate others that that it’s a teansister it takes time is not just a switch
@@stickershocksmith2576 Sorry, I don’t understand what you’re saying, here. I have noticed after trying a DC Navitas controller, that it has nearly no delay. I can’t fathom why the AC variant introduces one.
Very nice build Do you release the pressure from everything in this setup if you're parking overnight? I just did a similar setup, I don't really want to have to air up to start every ride but I'm worried about wear on the shocks or air tank from staying under pressure basically all the time. I don't know if that's a valid concern
I leave it aired up. I've added air suspension to cars in the past and have always left them with air in the system.
@@aberk20 Perfect, thanks!
May be a strange question, but how do those switches dump? Been using your build for my plans, stuck between the manual switches or solenoids. Your way seems easier and more cost effective, just don't get how they dump.
I went back and forth on this too. I had a nice digital air suspension system on my Dodge Magnum years ago. It really boiled down to the fact that I didn't want to spend 1k+(I was looking at nice digital setups) for a golf cart and these switches take up less space than manifold+solenoids. On the back of the switches are 2 barbed fittings. The air inlet from the tank and outlet to the bag. IIRC, there is a small port on the switch that is the dump port, so they essentially dump right at the switch behind the dash. There is no routing the dump side anywhere else. In my Magnum, the manifold was in the car and ran the dump lines to the outside which made it quieter in the car and attention grabbing outside the car.
How much travel do you get?
I get 4" in the front and 5.25" in the rear.
Where did you get the air ride from?
It's custom built and pieced together. I have other videos walking through it more thoroughly.
What type of air shocks did you use on the front? I'm trying to build my own lowered cart. Your cart made mevwant to build one.
These are Monroe MA705 air shocks
How does it ride?
It's pretty stiff since the air shocks are intended for an automobile.
@@aberk20 dang, I hate to hear that. I was wanting to change my stock RXV shocks for air shocks, eliminate the leaf... instead of a piece of tubing like you have, I was just gonna cut the leaf and install a panhard rod to keep diff from walking... but if it's gonna be just as bad a ride as stock, dunno if it worth the money just for the show of lifting and dropping
how's the handling ? i have a lifted ezgo TXT with a predator 670 in it that i'd like to do this to for ride quality
The handling has been great for solo rides or rides where only the front seat is occupied. Once you sit an adult on the back seat, the handling noticeably decreases, but nowhere near as bad as it was prior to this upgrade.
@@aberk20 that's what i was curious on ... the ride on mine sucks but we ride alot as a family wife in the front and 2 kids on the back
Where the shocks from
Shocks are Monroe MA705 air shocks
What size wheels an tires you running?
@@shaunswaney8229 12x6 with a 0 offset.
Hi did these bolt right in or need modification?
No, it is pretty heavily modified as you can see in one of my more recent videos. czcams.com/video/HjIaBwDd7lU/video.html
If you have another lead on a front lowering kit please message me, buggy's won't let me post there for some reason. Trying to finish my project. Awesome cart btw.
I assume that was you that posted on FB asking for a kit. The guy making them responded to you.
@@aberk20 it was, yea. Gonna grab a kit from him, on the pricey side but with them non existent gotta do what I gotta do
What is that guys FB ? I need one as well
Hey man I’m planning on do this to my cart but not really sure where to start
I appreciate you making this video. I've been brainstorming for a while and will be going for it in the next weekend or so. With the shocks aired up for driving around, is the ride rough? or do the air shocks have a little give to them?
They're designed for a much heavier vehicle, so it rides pretty rough.
I saw in your other video a brief shot of the front suspension and intermediate shaft for the steering. Did you modify the steering shaft to lower the cart with air? After reading your post on buggies gone wild, i have a good idea what to do, but few people discuss the steering shaft and if it needs to be modified to travel more while lowering. Thanks and you have a sweet cart! I'm lowering a 22' ezgo gas, my concert will be the motor, but i think i can shim the axle to tilt the motor down in order to lower the rear more. We'll see I guess.
I have a new video coming with more details on the front.
@@aberk20 I am toying with the idea of building a metal plate over the top of the steering rack and mounting a single air bag like on the rear of a truck to lift and lower. I'll do the leaf spring mod you did as well. I'll have to build a plate off of the top frame (where the top shock mounts are. My thought was the single bag would ride softer. I know it will lean more when you turn fast but the rear will have both air shocks and most of the weight is in the rear anyways. What are your thoughts?
@deanlacombe5006 i have seen that done too. I'm not the best at metal fab so I kept it simple. I think you're OK to do that in the front, but the rear really benefitted from having separate bags and air control. Even those bags are designed for heavier duty use, so you may get the same results.
Can you either show or explain how you lowered the front and modified the steering shaft to collapse enough
can you please explain or show your front steering including the intermediate shaft? I cannot figure out how you're able to have that much movement and the steering work? Thanks, I want to do this to my ezgo!
I have more details on the front suspension in my other videos. I haven't done anything with the intermediate shaft here.
i would really like to know more about your front disc brake set up where we live just the rear brakes i not enough and i thought about adding that to my cart but havent found no information on them
This is a Jake's disc brake kit. They have many options depending on which cart you have and lifted or not.
Love the setup man. I've got a similar setup on my EZGO. How did you modify the slip joint on the steering joint to allow for the extra travel. Currently, if I air all the way up my slip joint will come apart.
I haven't had any issues with my slip joint. I have heard of people having issues if they modify the joint so they can get the front even lower and then it comes out when aired up.
Can you please send me a picture of how you mounted front lower shock mounting tabs to the front axle weldment?
I can't attach pics to the reply from my phone. If you give me your email, I can send a few.
@@aberk20 also looking for info on the longer passenger brake cable you ordered and where you got it from.
@@brianewest sent
@@brianewest I updated the Desc in this video with those details. You're not the first to ask. czcams.com/video/mrexKHh-nqQ/video.html
Great info. Thank you. Do u see a need for a panhard setup of any kind or will this keep the rearend from swaying from side to side?
I still don't have a lot of seat time just yet. I've been waiting on a new body and roof, so the cart is in pieces. I'll probably make another video mid summer and talk about how the suspension is holding up.
@@aberk20 can you tell me the part number and where you got the passenger side longer brake cable?
@brianewest Driver side Brake Cable for EZGO GAS 2008-up Shuttle 4 & 6 Golf Cart models. Measures 65" long. Alternate and OEM Reference Numbers: 624695, 70968-G08 EZGO GAS 2008-Up Shuttle 4 & 6 Golf Cart Brake Cable - Driver Side a.co/d/fliKxR9
IS THE CART FOR SALE??!!
Can’t fix stuff, lol😂
So yeah good info
Just did a club car ds…. Nightmare
bro how
Throw some half inch line on that bad boy and two compressors and you’ll be droppin in no time
You still playing paintball?
I am. I played a couple of months ago, but the footage was a combination of boring and embarrassing. Still not happy with how I shoot left vs right handed when watching it on camera. It really blocks the lens.
I play 10 man and 5 man events in the northeast
Nice angles!! I like the vision that you have behind the shots. Keep it up!!
Great build! I have been following you along the way. I am in the middle of the doing the same. Just ordered tank compressor and shocks. Where did u get your air fittings and distribution block?
In my later videos I talk about my switch to 4 way control of the bags to combat body roll. This is the block I used. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WFT2SY9/ The reviews about leaks are very accurate. I found that fittings that come with a sealant applied work OK, but no amount of air fitting tape would save me on fittings with bare threads. I ended up putting an o-ring in the base before screwing on the larger fittings and the compression of the fitting onto the o-ring made a better seal. These fittings are what convert the threads on the shock to NPT www.grainger.com/product/4VPT3?RIID=65372072335&GID=&mid=OrderConfirmation&rfe=6b178d762837ea2c1debc731a357b20f241928b41476aa424f522db168c72ec4&gcrfe=6b178d762837ea2c1debc731a357b20f241928b41476aa424f522db168c72ec4&gucid=EMT:10339122:Item:CSM-323&emcid=NA:Item All of the other random fittings I ended up needing I sourced from here. www.myteeproducts.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=DOT%20fittings
@@aberk20 thank you for the insight. Good luck with the rest of your build. I look forward to seeing it.
@@brianewest good luck with your build!
Did you flip the front leaf springs?
I rotated them front to back and removed one of the leafs.
I’m a bit confused… what was accomplished by just spinning them around. I am about to weld the tabs on the front for the shocks and wasn’t sure what would be gained by doing that. Thanks for your insight. Btw. Can you snap a picture of how you moved the bottom front shock mount?
What size wheels and tires?
Tires are 205 30R12 and the wheels are 12x6 with a 0 offset. That was key because most wheels are 7" wide with 3" behind and 4" in front so they stick out a bit and I wanted to avoid that.
@@aberk20 did you lower the the front shock brackets?
@CRWilliamson Outdoors yes. Other videos in this playlist give a better look at the front setup.
What year Ezgo? How do you keep the front tires aligned?
Its a 2011. The front stays aligned the same as if it were stock. Both leafs are still triple bolted at each end. They're just more flexible without the extra lesf for stiffness. Check out my other vids for more details.
@@aberk20 I have a 98 with the older steering. I’m going to to have to upgrade to the 4 bolt set up!
Hey man, how did you mount the front shocks?
The MA705 shocks have a threaded end and mount the same way the stock stocks do. The lower mounts had to be cut off from the "axle", rotated 180 and chopped.
@@aberk20 Thanks for the reply. I see what you're saying. Did you re-weld the lower mount to the axle or bolt it up?
@@aberk20 Sorry, another random question. You have some of the plumbing and electrical behind the cowl. Do you have an easy way to access that if need be?
@@micahwells6021 Not really. I can kind of reach up there an get to the fuses, but the cowl would have to come off to do any substantial work.
@@aberk20 How did you attach the front shock tabs after you flipped them?
If you don’t mind me asking what’s your setup here?
Check out the other videos in my golf cart playlist. They go in to more detail about the setup and do it better than me typing it up.
@@aberk20 I did just got finished watching sorry I shoulda dug a lil bit before asking ha thanks for the reply. Sucks they don’t make that ezgo drop kit anymore
Great video, thanks for putting that together.
Yeah buddy, it was alot of fun can't wait to go back!
Is there a fee to go here
What’s going on at Dans land these days?
You have a great car and drone
Thanks!