[EdFNJ]

OP says It's only 3" when jacked up ! Can't see how that will matter.

[shut the front door]

As apparently the only responder in this thread who actually drives a lifted cart, 3 inches is nothing. Mine is more than that and I have no problems. I am actually answering your question directly and not giving an uneducated reply. I've never come close to hitting a tunnel roof (north of 466) and have managed not to tip over in 7 years.

[wisbad1]

Drive to Lopez and look at the scratches on the tunnel roofs

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I would also remove the lift kit, there are website that sell the lift kits, which will give you an idea what has to be removed and whether it is a DIY project, probably will not be cheap, I will guess ~$500.

Agree, best to remove it. Be aware, lift kits stiffen the ride so your back will feel the bumps more and they also tend to screw with the wheel alignment, causing premature tire wear.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

OP says It's only 3" when jacked up ! Can't see how that will matter.

Depends on tire size also. I see lifted par carts with 12” low profile tires go through tunnels in north. Close but they go through with no scrapes as long as they hung the center line.
I have 5” flag on back roof centered sticking up with regular 10” tired Yamaha. It will scrape if I get too close to outside wall going through saddlebrook tunnel. The only tunnel it will scrape that I’ve been through.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by wisbad1

Drive to Lopez and look at the scratches on the tunnel roofs

Also see damage on side of walls entering tunnels, some people can’t drive

[Dantes]

It’s more stable than a non lifted cart
Wider wheel base fully independent front suspension and 100% smoother ride

[jmaccallum]

Originally Posted by TerriS

I have the opportunity to buy a used Golf Cart. It is a 2015 Yamaha and has a 3 inch lift kit on it. I have seen posts about trouble in the tunnels with a lift kit but I assume that is higher lifts as I would think 3 inches would not be a problem. Can anyone confirm this?

Thanks in advance.

I have an EZGO with a 3” lift, live in Spanish Springs and have no problem with any tunnels - North or South. Nor any issue with being top heavy. You’ll be fine. A 3” lift is really nothing. It just allows bigger tires for better ride and stability, and less wear and tear.

[Alie222]

Not an answer to your question however, we just bought a 2015 Yamaha with a hard cab top with sliding doors, with lots of new stuff, seats, tires ect. (no lift kit), have no idea if we got a good deal. While we're happy either way, I am wondering if you could share the price, they're selling it for? We paid $8k

[Luggage]

We bought ours used 17 years ago and even then it was old. Replace batteries three or four times and it works fine for our occasionally use as we're not golfers. That's one of the reasons electric motor cars are going to really hurt the automotive dealer industry as nowadays they get a lot of their money from the repairs and used car sales and they won't be that many anymore in a few more years

[gwenhwalker@yahoo.com]

My original cart had a lift kit and wouldn't fit tunnels above 466

[amdubuc]

Tunnels north of 466 will be a problem. Especially under Buena Vista at Saddlebrook.

[Jdelong]

We have a cart with a 3” lift kit and reside in Mulberry Grove area. No problem with any tunnels anywhere.

[caljeff]

I have an electric cart with a 3" lift kit and 12" tires. I have had it for 2 years. I have been as far south as Brownwood and north to the Polo Grounds. The only problem I have had is driving too far right when the roof will sometimes rub on the roof of the tunnel. If I stay closer to the center (not over the center line) no issues. The rub acts as a warning; again, no real issues. I enjoy the view from above

[caljeff]

I have been that far north with my lifted cart with no issues.