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voltage converter on the left and voltage reducer on the right

Voltage Converter or Voltage Reducer?

Most accessories that require electricity to operate use an input voltage of 12V DC. Unless you have a direct 12V battery connection (gas cart or electric cart with 12V batteries), then you need a way to reduce the carts' overall voltage to 12V (in order to prevent damage to these electrical components). To accomplish this, you can use a voltage converter or a voltage reducer.

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from left to right, 1 inch, 2 inch, and 3 inch wheel spacers

Using Wheel Spacers

Key Facts: Common issues: Addresses issues such as tire “rubbing” on fender Tools needed for Maintenance: Socket wrench, thin wall socket, (3/4 or 19mm) floor jack. Wheel Spacers Wheel spacers are used to achieve a wider wheel base on your golf car. Why would you want a wider wheel base? Have you ever taken a golf car ...

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standard leaf spring on top and heavy duty leaf spring on bottom

Understanding Heavy Duty Leaf Springs and Shocks

Heavy duty leaf springs are used to add extra support to the rear of a golf cart when there is a higher grade load on the rear of a cart, such as a rear seat or cargo box. Heavy duty leaf springs differ from stock leaf springs as they include three to four leafs rather than the two-leaf stock version.

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Tightening Wheel Lug Nuts Properly

Keeping your lug nuts properly tightened is important for many reasons. Loose lug nuts can cause cracked wheels, it can warp the lug holes in the rim causing wobbling and can cause uneven tire wear.

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gloved hands maintaining golf cart engine

Tune-Up Guide

Golf cars should be tuned up annually, based on use. We have listed some helpful information when performing tune-ups on your 2-cycle or 4-cycle golf cart.

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