2005 GEM 4" lift kit build & guide

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  • Опубліковано 23 січ 2025

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  • @abelhernandez7365
    @abelhernandez7365 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, I like the idea of the front basket, can you please help me find that exact same one and also help with installation instructions. I have a 2015 E6 Thank so much in advance.

  • @diymatt
    @diymatt  3 роки тому +2

    I appreciate it.
    At some point I had to decide if I wanted projects to take 3 weeks to complete, with videos, or 3 days without.
    Filming and projects and editing along with a full time job as well as a side business was spreading myself too thin.
    I still make stuff and have 20 or so projects going in my shop, just off camera.

    • @golfish8589
      @golfish8589 10 місяців тому

      We totally understand how filming slows things down drastically.
      I just purchased a flooded 2015 gem and was able to get it running yesterday :)
      My goal is the smoothest riding golf cart possible.
      The first easy way is to get the smallest rim and largest tire that will fit.
      I have seen lawn tractor tires at 26x12x12. Then air them down. Tall sidewalls...
      These tires will more than likely need a lift and axles moved outward.
      Next would be air shocks.
      I like your DIY attitude.
      Any idea if the 26x12x12 tires would fit with your lift?
      And any low cost options for air shocks?
      Thanks...

  • @carrieflynn7392
    @carrieflynn7392 3 роки тому +2

    So with the lift kit dont you have to do something with the steering column

    • @kendallmills1221
      @kendallmills1221 3 роки тому +1

      I manufacture lift kits for Gems. For 03 models I have 4 and 6 inch kits. Go online to any forum and you'll have recommendations directed towards my kits. Sold over 300 within 15 months.

    • @brucebrown280
      @brucebrown280 Рік тому

      @@kendallmills1221 How can I contact you ?

    • @StarboundSound
      @StarboundSound Рік тому +1

      yes, he cut the steering shaft and stuffed both cut ends into a piece of tube or pipe to extend it and welded it..

  • @MARNELLGROUP
    @MARNELLGROUP Рік тому

    Where did you get the toolbox on the back of your GEM Cart and what size is it.

  • @powersportsguy1117
    @powersportsguy1117 9 місяців тому

    Hello,
    How did you get the front fenders that are attached to the body to meet the hood if you moved it out and down? Thanks Mike

  • @genecox4041
    @genecox4041 4 роки тому +1

    Can you provide the measurements of the brackets you made. I'm willing to purchase them if you have drawings with dimensions.

    • @carrieflynn7392
      @carrieflynn7392 3 роки тому

      Has anybody find anybody that does a 4in lift on a2005 e825 2 seater

    • @kendallmills1221
      @kendallmills1221 3 роки тому

      I manufacture lift kits for Gems. For 03 models I have 4 and 6 inch kits. Go online to any forum and you'll have recommendations directed towards my kits. Sold over 300 within 15 months.

    • @brucebrown280
      @brucebrown280 Рік тому

      @@kendallmills1221 Hi I have a 2000 Gem E825 four seat can you sell me the lift kit

  • @danielevigh6498
    @danielevigh6498 3 роки тому

    Could you post the specifications on the liftkit. Need to lift my GEM 2006 to make it more offroad capable.

  • @carrieflynn7392
    @carrieflynn7392 3 роки тому +1

    Where do I get those bracket at

    • @kendallmills1221
      @kendallmills1221 2 роки тому

      Still in need of lift kits? I have them for 98-15 Gems.

    • @StarboundSound
      @StarboundSound Рік тому

      $800 for a 4" lift kit right?@@kendallmills1221

  • @brucebrown280
    @brucebrown280 Рік тому

    Would you make the metal brackets and sell them, I have a 2000 Gem E825 four seat

  • @aarongarrey6853
    @aarongarrey6853 4 роки тому

    Not sure if you still have it but do you remember what the l
    thickness if the steel and what type of steel?Thanks

    • @diymatt
      @diymatt  4 роки тому +1

      Not offhand. at least 1/4 I'd imagine.

  • @kevinbarnette3494
    @kevinbarnette3494 Рік тому

    Just bought a 2002 Gem. Really like what you did to yours. Do you still have it?

  • @damiencantona8297
    @damiencantona8297 3 роки тому

    Do you have any templates from this lift project? I have an 03 e825 I want to lift and put bigger rims on. Did you have to do anything with the fender mounts to get it to fit bigger rims.
    Thanks.

    • @kendallmills1221
      @kendallmills1221 3 роки тому

      I manufacture lift kits for Gems. For 03 models I have 4 and 6 inch kits. Go online to any forum and you'll have recommendations directed towards my kits. Sold over 300 within 15 months.

    • @westtennesseeremodelsoluti5829
      @westtennesseeremodelsoluti5829 2 роки тому

      @@kendallmills1221 please give me a link to buy one. I’ve been searching for a month now

  • @joshuacook2956
    @joshuacook2956 4 роки тому

    What size tires and rims can you fit on that gem with a 4 inch lift

    • @diymatt
      @diymatt  4 роки тому

      I have some nice Mazda 16"ers on it I bought recently. Nicer than the ones on it in this video. Many people go even bigger.

  • @caringrideformerlycaringma9667
    @caringrideformerlycaringma9667 4 роки тому

    Hey Matt I have a 99 e825 and cant find any 4 inch lifts , is it possible for you to give me specs on how to make my own possible pics would be great , (no machine shop will have to make myself with every day tools)

    • @kendallmills1221
      @kendallmills1221 4 роки тому

      In the next 2-3 weeks I'll have 4 inch lift kits for sale if you're still interested

    • @TeslaAddicted
      @TeslaAddicted 4 роки тому

      @@kendallmills1221 interested

    • @genecox4041
      @genecox4041 4 роки тому

      K. Mills I wish to purchase a set

    • @diymatt
      @diymatt  4 роки тому

      The main issue with kits is most of the GEMs are hand built, so what fits on yours will not fit on mine. I did it all with basic tools. Just an angle grinder and a drill press and a welder. Just get under there and figure it out.

    • @fabmar3334
      @fabmar3334 4 роки тому

      K. Mills I’m interested. Can you pleas email me at rmitalovich@yahoo.com

  • @markpetschel7122
    @markpetschel7122 4 роки тому +1

    Matt did you have to extend the steering column?. Did you have to extend the bracket from drive gear to battery tray? I am running into that problem. If not I guess, the moving forward with the increase heigth allows it to pivot enough to bolt up the same. Did you un bolt the steering column?

    • @diymatt
      @diymatt  4 роки тому +1

      I did have to extend the steering. I just chopped it and welded in a sleeve to give me whatever length I wanted. No unbolting needed relaly. If I recall I jut undid the knuckle to remove the lower shaft.

    • @markpetschel7122
      @markpetschel7122 4 роки тому +2

      @@diymatt Thanks , that makes sense. Really like the idea of pushing it a bit forward to fit fenders better

    • @carrieflynn7392
      @carrieflynn7392 3 роки тому

      Looking for a 4 in lift for a 2005 gem 2 seater with a cage in the back please I need help

  • @bdooley321
    @bdooley321 2 роки тому

    Matt would you build and sell me a lift like you did on your gem I have a 2002 gem E825

    • @diymatt
      @diymatt  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the comment. GEM are all hand-built in that model year so even if it fit mine it might not fit yours. You just have to do it yourself or have it contracted out. It's pretty darned easy if you are handy and just think it all through.

  • @drayt88
    @drayt88 4 роки тому

    how much can a gem tow?

  • @williamzavala3078
    @williamzavala3078 5 років тому

    Dug the gem videos. I'm curious about the range you get with the battery upgrade. Also if are thinking of another power option since installing the volt batteries?

    • @diymatt
      @diymatt  5 років тому +1

      Thanks!. My neighborhood is small, 3-4 miles across, so I can't speak to range very well. I also doubled my battery packs since the video and that really eliminated any range fears for me. After investing so much in the Volt batteries, I can't see myself switching to any other batteries anytime soon.

  • @therealgaragegirls
    @therealgaragegirls 3 роки тому

    What happened to your channel? Cool content. Funny, self-deprecating humor. Great editing.

  • @GMoney-B
    @GMoney-B 4 роки тому

    When ya going to take us for a test drive!? :)

  • @StarboundSound
    @StarboundSound Рік тому

    this is your most recent video from 4 years ago.. what happened?

  • @williamb81
    @williamb81 5 років тому

    I'm in the market. How much dis gem?

  • @MhakoyTV
    @MhakoyTV 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing new friend here watching

  • @minimotojunkie
    @minimotojunkie 5 років тому

    Hey Matt! Thanks for the videos!
    I am thinking using a gem for shuttle service.. How did you double the batteries and how much did it cost to upgrade? A new gem with upgraded batteries goes for close to $31k😱😱😱

    • @kendallmills1221
      @kendallmills1221 3 роки тому

      I manufacture lift kits for Gems. For 03 models I have 4 and 6 inch kits. Go online to any forum and you'll have recommendations directed towards my kits. Sold over 300 within 15 months. I also have a shuttle service using Gems and other EVs. Been in business for 4yrs now.

    • @ryanfurtado9401
      @ryanfurtado9401 2 роки тому

      @@kendallmills1221
      Kendall how do I find your 4” kit for a E825?

  • @twalsh1801
    @twalsh1801 11 місяців тому

    hysterical

  • @mooddoom5782
    @mooddoom5782 6 років тому

    Jello matt

    • @diymatt
      @diymatt  6 років тому

      I'm more of a pudding kid of guy.