Club Car parts and accessories: what fits a DS, Precedent or Onward
Club Car has built two very different carts under one badge for forty years. Read the serial number first, decide whether you own a DS or a Precedent-family cart, and most of the fitment questions on the parts sites answer themselves.
We pick from published specs, maker instructions and what owners report. We may earn a commission from links on this page; it never changes what we recommend. How we choose
The short answer
Club Car parts fit by body family, not by badge. The DS (1982 to 2013) and the Precedent family (Precedent, Onward and Tempo, 2004 to present) do not share seats, lights, lift kits or body parts, and the DS switched from 36V to 48V in 1995. The two letters at the start of the serial number tell you which family you own and the next two digits tell you the year.
- Club Car parts fit by family: the DS (1982 to 2013) or the Precedent, Onward and Tempo.
- Read the serial first: the two letters give the model and the next two digits the year.
- The DS is 36V through 1994 and 48V from 1995; every Precedent-family cart is 48V.
- Expect about $400 to $650 for a Precedent spindle lift and about $150 to $300 for basic lights.
Our picks at a glance
Prices are estimates as of Oct 17, 2026
- 1Before you buy anythingSerial number locator (free)Every Club Car, EZGO and YamahaFree
- 2Most popular liftJake's 6-inch spindle lift kit, Club Car PrecedentClub Car Precedent, Onward (non-lifted) and Tempo, 2004 and later, gas and electricabout$400–$650
- 3Lights that fit the bodyRHOX LED headlight and taillight kit, Club Car PrecedentClub Car Precedent 2004 and later, sold in two runs; DS 1993 and later kits sold separatelyabout$150–$300
- 4Wear partsClub Car replacement parts: brakes, bushings, cables and solenoidsDS 1982 to 2013 and Precedent family 2004 and later, listed by model and yearabout$10–$250
The picks in detail
1.Serial number locator (free)
Fits: Every Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha
At Buggies Unlimited. We may earn a commission.
Pros
- Free to use on any make
- Settles DS versus Precedent in a minute
- Returns model, year and voltage
Cons
- Needs the sticker, often gone on old DS carts
Why we picked it
Type in the serial prefix and it returns the model, year and voltage, with photos of where the sticker lives on each body. For a Club Car this settles DS versus Precedent and 36V versus 48V in under a minute, which is the whole fitment question. Do it before you fill a cart on any parts site.
Before you buy: If the sticker is gone, many later DS carts have a second sticker behind the center dash panel; failing that, Club Car can identify the cart from the motor or transaxle serial.
2.Jake's 6-inch spindle lift kit, Club Car Precedent
Fits: Club Car Precedent, Onward (non-lifted) and Tempo, 2004 and later, gas and electric
At Buggies Unlimited. We may earn a commission.
Pros
- Keeps stock A-arms and near-factory geometry
- A Saturday-morning install
- Most 22-inch tire packages are built around it
Cons
- Needs new wheels and tires to look right
- The DS needs a separate kit
Why we picked it
Spindle lifts keep the stock A-arms and swap in taller spindles and rear shackles, so the geometry stays close to factory and the install is a Saturday morning. Jake's is the brand most dealers fit on a Precedent and the one most 22-inch tire packages are built around. The DS version is a separate kit with its own year splits.
Before you buy: Budget for 22x11-10 tires and 10-inch wheels at the same time; stock 18-inch tires look lost under a 6-inch lift.
3.RHOX LED headlight and taillight kit, Club Car Precedent
Fits: Club Car Precedent 2004 and later, sold in two runs; DS 1993 and later kits sold separately
At Buggies Unlimited. We may earn a commission.
Pros
- Drops into the molded cowl recesses
- Deluxe kit adds street-legal parts
Cons
- Two Precedent runs split around 2008
- DS kit is a different, separate part
Why we picked it
The Precedent cowl has molded recesses for headlights, so a body-specific kit drops in without cutting. The basic kit is headlights, taillights and a dash switch; the deluxe adds turn signals, horn and brake lights for a street-legal build. The DS kit is a different shape for a different cowl.
Before you buy: Precedent kits are listed for two year runs because the front bumper changed around 2008. Confirm on the serial plate before ordering.
4.Club Car replacement parts: brakes, bushings, cables and solenoids
Fits: DS 1982 to 2013 and Precedent family 2004 and later, listed by model and year
At Buggies Unlimited. We may earn a commission.
Pros
- Fixing a DS is almost always cheaper
- Sorted by model and then by year
Cons
- Parts changed across years, so match the plate
Why we picked it
Brake shoes, A-arm bushings, accelerator cables, solenoids and tie rod ends are where a twenty-year-old DS spends its money. The Club Car section is sorted by DS and Precedent and then by year, which is exactly how you should shop it. Prices are low enough that fixing a DS is almost always cheaper than replacing it.
Before you buy: Brake shoes and solenoids changed across years; match the part to the year on your plate, not to the model name.
Club Car parts fit by family. There is the DS, built from 1982 to 2013, and there is the Precedent family, which is the Precedent from 2004, the Onward from 2017 and the Tempo from 2018, all on the same chassis. A seat, light kit, lift or windshield for one does not fit the other, and the two were sold new side by side for nine years, which is why so many wrong parts get ordered. Everything on this page assumes you have found your serial number and know which family you own; if you have not, the fitment finder and the first section below will get you there, and the parts-by-make overview explains why the family matters more than the badge.
The second thing to know is voltage. The DS was 36V through 1994 and 48V from 1995. Every Precedent, Onward and Tempo is 48V. Carryall utility carts are 48V. That one split decides your batteries, charger, lithium pack, voltage reducer and controller.
How to read a Club Car serial number
The serial is on a bar-code sticker. On a DS look under the passenger-side glove box, at the lower edge of the dash where the floor mat meets it; on a Precedent, Onward or Tempo look just below the passenger-side glove box and cup holder, or above the accelerator and brake pedals. It reads like PQ0712-123456. The first two letters identify the model, the next two digits are the model year, and the two after that are the production week. So PQ0712 is a Precedent electric built in the twelfth week of 2007.
The common prefixes are PQ and PH for an electric Precedent and PR for a gas Precedent. On the DS you will see AQ on a 48V electric with the IQ controller, AA on the earlier 48V PowerDrive carts, and AG on a gas cart. The oldest DS electrics carry a single A, so the year sits right after it: A94 is a 1994. Other prefixes exist, especially on 36V carts, Carryalls and Onwards; if yours is not one of these, run it through the serial locator in the picks above or the fitment finder rather than guessing.
Two things to watch. First, Club Car model years run ahead of the calendar, so a cart stickered 07 may have been built in late 2006; the plate still rules for parts. Second, on a DS that has lived outside the sticker is often gone. Many later DS carts carry a second sticker on the frame behind the center dash panel, passenger side; failing that, Club Car can identify the cart from the serial on the motor, transaxle or gas engine. The body shape and battery count get you most of the way on your own.
Model years at a glance
| Model | Years | Voltage | Family | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS | 1982 to 2013 | 36V through 1994, 48V from 1995 | DS | Square body, flat dash. Gas versions throughout. Body restyled in 1993 and again around 2000. |
| Precedent | 2004 to present | 48V | Precedent | Rounded body. IQ and four 12V to mid-2008, Excel and six 8V after, ERIC charging from about 2014. Gas versions throughout. |
| Onward | 2017 to present | 48V | Precedent | Precedent chassis sold as a lifestyle cart. Lifted and non-lifted, 2, 4 and 6 passenger, HP lithium option. Gas versions. |
| Tempo | 2018 to present | 48V | Precedent | Fleet version of the Precedent platform. Most Precedent accessories fit. Gas versions. |
| Carryall | 1992 to present | 48V | Carryall | Utility line (300, 500, 700 and others). Check bed and wheelbase before buying rear accessories. Gas versions. |
Years are model-run years as commonly published by Club Car and the aftermarket. Confirm on the serial plate before ordering anything with a year split.
Batteries and chargers
A 48V DS, a Precedent built from mid-2008 on, and every Onward and Tempo take six 8V flooded batteries from the factory. The 2004 to mid-2008 Precedent came with four 12V in a smaller battery bucket that will not take six 8V. A 36V DS takes six 6V. The 8-volt battery guide covers the common Club Car set, the 12-volt guide covers the early Precedent, and the 6-volt guide covers 36V carts. If you are replacing a flooded set, the battery hub runs the whole decision.
For lithium, the Precedent and the 48V DS are the two easiest carts in the country to convert, because every major pack maker sells a Club Car tray kit. A 48V lithium pack for a Club Car Precedent with the tray is about $1,500 to $2,500; the DS tray is tall and flat and takes the same packs. A 36V DS can go to a 36V lithium pack and stay original, or be converted to 48V with a new motor and controller, which is a bigger job covered on the faster-cart page.
Chargers: the 36V DS uses the crowfoot plug. The 48V DS and the Precedent use the round three-pin Club Car plug, which is the plug most aftermarket 48V chargers ship with. Precedents from about 2014 with the ERIC charging system talk to the controller through the plug, so buy a charger for a Club Car Precedent that is listed as ERIC-compatible if your plate says 2014 or later; confirm on the plate, because the changeover year is not sharp.
Wheels, tires and lift kits
All Club Cars use the 4-on-4 wheel bolt pattern, so wheels for a Club Car are the same hardware across the DS and Precedent and interchange with EZGO and Yamaha. Stock is an 18x8.50-8 tire on an 8-inch wheel. Without a lift, a Precedent clears 20-inch tires on 10-inch wheels; a DS clears about the same. Anything taller needs a lift.
Lift kits are family-specific. Lift kits for the Club Car Precedent fit 2004 and later in one run and are the simplest lift in the business, about $400 to $650 for a 6-inch spindle kit. DS lift kits are listed in an early and a late run that split around the 2004 model year because the rear leaf spring mounts changed; confirm on the plate. The Onward lifted model has its own factory suspension and most aftermarket kits exclude it.
Lights and street-legal
Both bodies have molded headlight recesses, so a body-specific kit is a clean install and a universal kit is not worth the saving. Light kits for the Club Car Precedent come in two runs because the front bumper changed around 2008; many retailers list them as 2004 to 2008 and 2008.5 and later. DS kits fit the 1993 and later cowl; the pre-1993 DS has a different front and fewer options. Confirm on the plate either way.
A basic LED kit is about $150 to $300. The street-legal kit for a Club Car with turn signals, horn, brake lights and a mirror is about $250 to $450, and how to make a Club Car street legal walks through the wiring. On an electric Club Car the lights need a voltage reducer from the 48V pack; the Precedent has no factory 12V tap. On a gas cart they run from the starter battery.
Seats and interior
Rear seat kits for the Club Car Precedent fit every 2004 and later Precedent and Tempo and the non-lifted four-passenger Onward, about $350 to $800. DS rear seats are listed in two runs that split at the 2000.5 model year, when the rear body changed; the earlier and later kits are not interchangeable. The front seat frames differ too, so replacement seats for a Club Car and seat covers are family-specific.
Steering wheels for a Club Car need a Club Car adapter hub; the splines differ from EZGO and Yamaha. Floor mats, dash kits and cup holders are family-specific because the dash shapes are so different; the Precedent dash is curved with molded cupholders, the DS dash is flat.
Covers, windshields and weather
Windshields for the Club Car Precedent fit 2004 and later and clip to the stock strut shape; a folding one is about $100 to $200. DS windshields split at 2000.5 like the seats. Enclosures for a Club Car are sold by family and by roof length (two-passenger or extended top for rear seats), so measure the top before ordering. Storage covers fit by length and whether a rear seat is installed, and a Precedent with a rear seat needs the longer size.
Audio
Sound bars and overhead consoles clamp to the roof struts and fit any Club Car with a standard top. Sound bars for a Club Car run about $150 to $500. On an electric cart the power comes from a 12V reducer off the full pack, the same one the lights use; size it at 30A or more if you are running lights and a stereo together.
Performance
A 48V DS or Precedent with the stock controller is a 12 to 15 mph cart. Speed controllers for a Club Car Precedent are the common upgrade, and the Precedent is well served because Navitas and Alltrax sell plug-in controllers for both the IQ and Excel generations. Which one you have is on the plate: Precedent IQ carts run 2004 to mid-2008 and Excel carts from mid-2008, so most 2009 and later Precedents are Excel; confirm on the serial plate and the controller label because the two use different connectors. The 48V DS, PowerDrive series to about 2001 and IQ after that, has similar options. The 36V DS has very few, which is why most 36V owners who want speed convert to 48V. How to make a Club Car faster puts the options in cost order.
If you have a Precedent
The Precedent is the most-modified Club Car and it gets its own page. The Precedent upgrades page runs the ten jobs owners do most, in order, with costs and the 2004 to 2008 versus 2009 and later differences that matter. If you are cross-shopping, the EZGO page and Yamaha page are laid out the same way.
Questions owners ask
How do I tell a DS from a Precedent without the serial number?
The DS is square. Flat dash, boxy front cowl, rectangular seat back, and the body panels meet at corners. The Precedent is rounded everywhere, with a sloped nose, a curved dash with two cupholders molded in, and a contoured front seat. If the cart looks like it was designed in the 1980s, it is a DS, even if it was built in 2012.
Is my DS 36V or 48V?
Count the batteries and read the label on one. Six 6V batteries is 36V, which is every DS through 1994. Six 8V batteries is 48V, which is 1995 and later. The 36V DS also has the crowfoot charger plug; the 48V DS and every Precedent use the round three-pin plug.
Do Precedent parts fit an Onward or a Tempo?
Mostly. Both sit on the Precedent chassis, so lift kits, seats, windshields and most body accessories fit the standard versions. The factory-lifted Onward has its own suspension and the six-passenger Onward has a stretched frame, so check the retailer's fitment note for those two.
Where are Club Car parts cheapest?
The DS is the cheapest cart in America to keep running because it was built in such numbers for so long; aftermarket brakes, bushings and electrics are a fraction of dealer prices. Precedent parts cost a little more and are also plentiful. Only the Onward and the newest lithium-equipped carts still send you to the dealer for much.
Not sure it fits your cart?
Pick your make, model and year. We'll tell you the voltage and which parts fit.
Keep reading
All shop by cart guides
Club Car Precedent upgrades: the ten most popular, in order
The Club Car Precedent has been built since 2004, is 48V on every electric version, and has had three electrical generations that matter for parts: IQ to mid-2008, Excel from mid-2008, and Excel with ERIC charging from about 2014, plus gas versions. Almost every aftermarket part is sold in a Precedent version that fits 2004 and later in one run; the exceptions are light kits, which split around 2008 when the bumper changed, and anything that plugs into the controller, which depends on the generation on your serial plate.
Parts by cartUpdated Nov 5, 2026
EZGO golf cart parts and accessories: TXT, RXV and Marathon fitment
EZGO parts fit by platform. The TXT (1996 to present, with the Medalist and most Express models on its body) and the RXV (2008 to present, with the Liberty on its platform) do not share lift kits, rear seats, suspension or park brake parts. The TXT is 36V through 2009 and 48V from 2010; the RXV is 48V throughout. The plate inside the passenger-side glovebox on older TXTs, or the sticker on the frame rail under the seat back on later TXTs and every RXV, gives you the year.
Parts by cartUpdated Nov 5, 2026
Yamaha golf cart parts and accessories: G-series, Drive and Drive2
Yamaha parts fit by model code. The G14, G16, G19 and G22 (1995 to 2007) share most body accessories with each other; the Drive (G29, 2007 to 2016) and Drive2 (2017 to present) share with each other and almost nothing with the G-series. G14 and G16 are 36V; G19, G22, Drive and Drive2 are 48V. The serial, in or under the driver-side glove box on a G-series cart and under the seat on a Drive or Drive2, starts with the code.
Parts by cartUpdated Nov 5, 2026
