[ElDiabloJoe]

I see there are some aftermarket kits, but I'm looking for a way to be able to lower my cart's roof by 20+ inches in order to fit inside an enclosed trailer. Anyone do this or have any firsthand experience?

[MCJEFE]

I'm not sure... you could try asking in The Villages Custom Cart Club group on Facebook. Someone there might be able to help.

[Hape2Bhr]

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[Keefelane66]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ENidtl0dF00

Roof lowering

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

I see there are some aftermarket kits, but I'm looking for a way to be able to lower my cart's roof by 20+ inches in order to fit inside an enclosed trailer. Anyone do this or have any firsthand experience?

Ok I am guessing that you want to be able to replace the roof to the original height after the GC is removed from the trailer. If this is the case, you will need to cut the supports, install slightly smaller (or larger) square tube and suitable fasteners so that the roof can be re-installed. Interesting project. I have suitable steel fasteners, bolts and the tool to insert these. I think Lowe's carries the proper size square tubing. I also have all of the necessary tools, welder, saws, etc.
Let me know if interested.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Ok I am guessing that you want to be able to replace the roof to the original height after the GC is removed from the trailer. If this is the case, you will need to cut the supports, install slightly smaller (or larger) square tube and suitable fasteners so that the roof can be re-installed. Interesting project. I have suitable steel fasteners, bolts and the tool to insert these. I think Lowe's carries the proper size square tubing. I also have all of the necessary tools, welder, saws, etc.
Let me know if interested.

DM sent.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

I see there are some aftermarket kits, but I'm looking for a way to be able to lower my cart's roof by 20+ inches in order to fit inside an enclosed trailer. Anyone do this or have any firsthand experience?

I am tall and have to duck if I drive any other cart but a Yamaha. Even if you are a short person might not be able to get into cart. Remember you will be lowering curtains also.

[Fastskiguy]

20 inches shorter seems like a dramatic decrease in headroom....you sure you'll have enough space to sit under the lowered roof?

Joe

[Parteeinga]

Sounds like the best option is to remove the roof and supports to get it in the trailer. Once you get to where you are going, put the roof back on.

Now, if you are trying to make a low rider golf cart, that would be a whole other issue.

[Old Bob]

Originally Posted by Hape2Bhr

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[photo1902]

With all due respect, get a taller trailer if this is a big issue for you.

[Hape2Bhr]

Originally Posted by Old Bob

what does /// mean

I misinterpreted the OP's post; so I deleted my post and replaced it with ///.

[Bob45]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Ok I am guessing that you want to be able to replace the roof to the original height after the GC is removed from the trailer. If this is the case, you will need to cut the supports, install slightly smaller (or larger) square tube and suitable fasteners so that the roof can be re-installed. Interesting project. I have suitable steel fasteners, bolts and the tool to insert these. I think Lowe's carries the proper size square tubing. I also have all of the necessary tools, welder, saws, etc.
Let me know if interested.

I did exactly what Villagetinker suggested. It worked well.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by Bob45

I did exactly what Villagetinker suggested. It worked well.

Willing to post up pics?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

I am tall and have to duck if I drive any other cart but a Yamaha. Even if you are a short person might not be able to get into cart. Remember you will be lowering curtains also.

Originally Posted by Fastskiguy

20 inches shorter seems like a dramatic decrease in headroom....you sure you'll have enough space to sit under the lowered roof?

Joe

It's not a permanent top chop. Just a temporary drop so the OP can fit the cart into a trailer...