I knocked this golf cart from a shelf, and when it hit the ground, the right foot shattered. I was about to start looking for a new cart, but then I remembered that I could design a replacement foot. It works great. The golf cart is back in business. I acknowledge that this model of golf cart is discontinued by the manufacturer (I've had mine for a long time), so it is likely that few people will need this exact foot. I just posted the design to remind myself and others that many replacement parts can be designed and 3D printed, especially for older, discontinued equipment. :D
I printed in Overture Clear/White PETG, 0.4mm nozzle, 0.2mm layer height, 100 Infill, with a brim.
NOTES:
- I added a significant quantity of reinforcements to the original manufacturer's design, including wall thickness and solid infill. After I took the photos (with an installed printed model in white filament), I decided to add more reinforcements to the sides of the axle receiving box area, to reduce the chance of delamination if the wheel it struck with heavy lateral force. The photos with the feet printed in black filament are the newer, reinforced design. The Photo 1 diagram photo shows the updated designs with the side reinforcements. The photos with one foot printed in white filament are the older design, which has been replaced.
- If you happen to have this model of golf cart and it has a broken foot, the tightening knob for the wheel in attached to the foot, and held in place with two tabs on the shaft of the knob that click in place when inserted into the foot. My cart's foot broke at the elbow, and I could not find a way to easily push in on the locking tabs. So, I finally wound up carefully cutting away the broken foot material until I could remove the knob. I used the unbroken left foot as my guide for designing the replacement.
SteveJohnsen
