Essential Golf Cart Modifications for Your Off-Road Vehicle

Off-road golf carts are made for a lot more than cruising around the golf course. Your off-road golf cart tackles farmland, hiking trails, mud pits, rocky hills and other harsh environments. Here's a guide to golf cart modification for off-roading vehicles. If you'd like to learn more, talk to our friendly employees at our locations in Raleigh and Wilmington, North Carolina, serving Clayton and Cary.

LED Light Bars

When you drive around at night, your standard lights won't be able to cut through the darkness. Don't assume that you can take more risks because you're not driving a car--any moving vehicle could get into an accident. LED light bars cast a vibrant light that shows the way even when it's pitch black outside. They're lightweight and generally affordable, although some of the heavy-duty models cost a few hundred dollars.

Heavy-Duty Tires

Standard golf cart tires are meant for driving on a trimmed lawn and not much else. An off-road golf cart needs large, heavy-duty tires that give you traction on rough and slippery surfaces. Some tires are best for specific environments while others cover just about any type of terrain. Your golf cart might not support large tires, so you might have to replace the wheels at the same time.

Luxury Seating

Forget about sitting on a hard bench when you drive through a hiking trail. Upgraded seating is softer, more comfortable and better suited for difficult terrain. For more convenience, you could install seating with built-in coolers, cupholders and heating pads. Some upgraded seats come with seatbelts that give you extra safety when you hit the road.

Speaker Systems

Turn on the radio or listen to your favorite tracks when you install a speaker system in your golf cart. You could install speakers directly into your golf cart, but if you'd prefer a cheaper option, pick up a set of portable speakers and use Bluetooth to connect them to your device. Portable speakers don't have to stay on your golf cart--you can take them just about anywhere.

Lithium-Ion Batteries

Standard golf cart batteries tend to weigh down your vehicle and reduce its performance. Lithium-ion batteries are much lighter, increasing your cart's performance and allowing you to bring more cargo. Most lithium-ion batteries cost at least a few hundred dollars.

With a little customization, even a standard golf cart can turn into a heavy-duty vehicle that tackles off-road trips with ease. Order supplies online or in-person, then set aside a weekend or two to build the off-roading vehicle of your dreams. For more information, visit our locations in Raleigh and Wilmington, serving Clayton and Cary.