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Golf Cart Upgrades terms, explained
Short, plain definitions of the words you'll see on product pages and spec sheets. Each one links to a guide when there's more to know.
A
- A-arm lift
- A lift kit replacing front suspension arms. Read the guide →
- Amp-hours
- Battery capacity; more amp-hours give more range. Read the guide →
B
- BMS
- Battery management system that protects lithium cells. Read the guide →
- Bolt pattern
- The number and spacing of wheel studs, often 4 on 4 inches. Read the guide →
F
- FMVSS 500
- The federal safety standard for low-speed vehicles. Read the guide →
L
- LiFePO4
- Lithium iron phosphate, the common golf cart lithium chemistry. Read the guide →
- LSV
- Low-speed vehicle: a federally defined vehicle with a top speed over 20 and up to 25 mph. Read the guide →
O
- OBC
- Onboard computer on some Club Car models that manages charging. Read the guide →
- Offset
- How far a wheel's mounting face sits from its centerline. Read the guide →
S
- Spindle lift
- A lift kit using taller front spindles. Read the guide →
T
- Track enclosure
- A golf cart enclosure that slides along a track. Read the guide →