An off-road golf cart is a lot of fun driving through the woods or on rough terrain, but building your own cart is an even more satisfying experience because you made it yourself and saved a lot of money. It is easy to modify a golf cart for this purpose. It’s best to start with a reliable, well-maintained used golf cart. The necessary parts and supplies can be found in specialized stores and even cheaper on the Internet.
There are many accessories that you can add to your cart. Here’s a list of mods to get you started:
Lift Kits – Lift kits are suspension parts that lift the body of your golf cart to navigate off-road terrain. These kits are necessary not only to raise the height of the golf cart, but to add stronger suspension to the vehicle. Off-road driving exposes you to a variety of ditches and terrain that a lower profile car would hang on. Without these kits, you could injure yourself or damage the cart. There are many different types of lift kits. They come in 3 inches, 6 inches and more. Lift kit prices range from $ 300 to $ 600 depending on lift height and suspension complexity.
Steering Wheels – While not required, steering wheels add to a better driving experience. An attractive steering wheel not only improves the appearance of your vehicle, but also provides better grip and less fatigue on your hands and wrists. Your steering wheel should be 13 inches in diameter. You have many options when it comes to steering wheel style, such as woodgrain, formula car, European, and neoprene. Expect to pay $ 45 for the wetsuit at $ 190 for the Formula Gt wheel.
Golf Cart Windshield – Most golf carts do not come with a windshield. But you’re going to need one to get off the road. You will encounter mud and dirt as you drive, not to mention the occasional branches. If you’re unsure of the need for a windshield, get one that folds down so you have a choice of whether or not to use it. Windshield prices range from $ 100 to $ 200 depending on whether they fold, the style of the frame, and the thickness of the acrylic.
ATV Tires – Of course you can’t use golf cart tires, you need to upgrade to ATV tires. You need them for their durability on rough terrain and to give you maximum grip on muddy terrain. When buying tires, you will have a wide selection of wheel and tire combinations. It’s best to skip the low-profile tires and get a tire with good traction and tread. The 23×10.5-12 All Trail tire with alloy wheels is the way to go for great traction and style on all types of terrain. Tire and wheel combinations can cost anywhere from $ 45 to $ 140. This is the most important part of your off-road upgrades, don’t skimp on this department.
This is all you need to build a first-class machine. But if you want an even more elaborate machine, you can add light packs, dash kits, fender flares, cargo boxes, and hunting accessories.
Get ready to spend some quality time in the field with your new off-road car. It is a great inexpensive alternative to buying a new ATV.