Golf Cart Question
 

I have a brand new Club Cart Onward. Being on the short side, I have to pull the seat forward but then the steering wheel is too close for comfort. I can't easily reach around it for the ignition switch or light switch. Club Cart store will not shorten steering column for me which is what is needed. I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem and if you know of someone who would shorten the column for me. Thanks for any info.

A number of my shorter friends have a block-like device attached to the accelerator pedal to make it reachable without having to shorten the steering column. I don’t know where they got them; I suggest talking to your dealer about these.

Hmm…steering column seems a bit extreme. The do make plastic “blocks” that fit over the gas pedal which allows those of a shorter statue to reach it better. Wondering if you had this and did not need to move the seat forward.

Having done this on a car, this is not a trivial task. I would not attempt on a golf cart, unless you can find a kit. I would suggest possibly a different seat, so you would sit a little lower (if these are available), the blocks as suggested above to raise the pedals. It should be possible to relocate the ignition and light switches. The other possibility you might be able to find a smaller or custom steering wheel that will give you more room.

This sounds to me like a serious issue of driver comfort and safety. I expect you did do a test drive before you bought the vehicle. What did the dealer say when you mentioned these concerns?

It can be shortened. Not a trivial job though.
Pull out the steering shaft.
EITHER Cut out a portion. Weld it back together. OR Cut off the end and mill the metal to match the original.
Cut and finish the sleeve that contains the steering shaft. Watch out for any wiring attached for lighting or turn signals.

Beware, as steering wheel moves forward it also moves downward. It could now hit your legs.

why did you buy a cart if it wouldn’t fit your body? That being said, our neighbors, put a block on top of theirs with some zip ties, works fine.

Hahahahahahaha. People here can’t even trim/mow their lawns or wash their cars; you think they can even attempt to do that?

Hahahahahaha.

Said shortening the column was not feasible. He had no suggestions.

I think I saw tilt steering columns for golf carts ($$$$) that might be an option, you will need to do a search or start contacting the online golf cart accessories suppliers. As I stated before I did this on a car, but it was a kit, as noted above modifying the original steering shaft and column is not trivial.

get the blocks for the gas pedal and be done with it.

You don’t need to do any of this. They sell a snap on pedal extender at any golf cart dealer. We have 1. It takes 5 seconds to take on and off.

Amazon.com

Gat a block at the vendor market
 

I haven’t used one of the blocks so I can’t attest to the value but there is a vendor at the vendor market that sells them with other golf cart accessories. They should be in Brownwood tonight.

That seems to be a problem with all golf carts , extended pedals are the answer.

I am 5 foot tall and also needed something to reach gas pedal. I went to Lowe's and had them cut me a block of wood from scraps they had. I then spray painted it black and then used flex ties to attach it to pedal. Now no problem driving our golf cart.

I put a pillow behind me. That works the best.

Agree. Bought ($$$) ours at Lake Sumpter Landing golf cart store. Use plastic slip ties to attach to pedal so they don’t slip off. Works great.

My wife is 4'11" . We solved the problem with sliding El Tigre golf cart seats and a plastic block for the accelerator from any golf cart store or online.

Purchase a pedal extender. Brownwood golf cart store for $45.

I am 4’10”. The thick plastic snap on petal extender that can be purchased at the golf cart stores is perfect. It snaps right back off if my husband drives. We keep it in the glove box when not needed.

Accelerator Pedal Block
 

Friends have used a Sanding Block, about $6 at Home Depot fastened to the Accelerator Pedal, it's made of hard rubber and works great.

You can change the steering column out for a early 70's tilt steering column for around $600 plus labor or swap the column for one from a factory Ezgo limo cart. I have one one the shelf for a CC DS that I believe is 1.5" shorter and i think will probably fit. I'll check if your interested. Text me at 360 551-8488.

:shrug:

I’m sorry, it seems like some folks have missed the point. My suggestion would be to have the switches relocated to the lower seat wall. This was a common location on some older carts and may solve your problem. Good luck.

Add blocks to the peddles.

Thank you, RodneyBlue. Everyone was giving ideas about the pedal, you're the only one to address accessing the ignition switch. My wife is 4ft7, cannot reach it, even though we already have a pedal block and she uses a back cushion.
Larry

Thanks, I'll look for that vendor

Most of you are recommending a block for the acceleration pedal....that was not even stated as the problem!