# Softer springs for GEM **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [December 12, 2018, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/softer-springs-for-gem/15084 "2018-12-12T17:39:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Todd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/todd/32/1061_2.png) [@Todd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Todd)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2018, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/softer-springs-for-gem/15084/1 "2018-12-12T17:39:22Z")
Since I coverted to Lithium batteries and went to a lower profile sidewall tire, my GEM feels like it is riding on iron. Has anyone found softer springs to use? ---
**Author:** ![BadBrad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47774/32.png) [@BadBrad](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BadBrad)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2018, 8:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/softer-springs-for-gem/15084/2 "2018-12-15T08:51:53Z")
What year is your GEM? ---
**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/softer-springs-for-gem/15084/3 "2018-12-17T00:08:19Z")
From his profile pic it looks to be a 2001-2002 ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Cushing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/jonathan_cushing/32/2083_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Cushing](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jonathan_Cushing)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2018, 5:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/softer-springs-for-gem/15084/4 "2018-12-18T05:05:17Z")
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**Author:** ![2002](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/2002/32/2623_2.png) [@2002](https://community.electricforum.com/u/2002)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2018, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/softer-springs-for-gem/15084/5 "2018-12-18T12:36:57Z")
@Jonathan_Cushing are you using these and if so front back or both? Thanks! M@ ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Cushing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/jonathan_cushing/32/2083_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Cushing](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jonathan_Cushing)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2018, 3:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/softer-springs-for-gem/15084/6 "2018-12-19T03:26:43Z")
Using in back required cutting of fender and adjusting the springs all the way. Just installed to replace the air shocks that wouldn’t hold air. I couldn’t find a leak and this offers some adjustment options. ---
**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2018, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/softer-springs-for-gem/15084/7 "2018-12-20T14:45:00Z")
So few questions: Are u running a Lithium kit in your gem? Is your cart lighter then stock? What’s the ride like. Softer/ harder/ same? ---
**Author:** ![Todd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/todd/32/1061_2.png) [@Todd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Todd)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2018, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/softer-springs-for-gem/15084/8 "2018-12-28T18:53:31Z")
Its a 2003… ---
**Author:** ![Todd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/todd/32/1061_2.png) [@Todd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Todd)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2018, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/softer-springs-for-gem/15084/9 "2018-12-28T18:58:05Z")
read OP… ---
**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/softer-springs-for-gem/15084/10 "2018-12-29T06:40:19Z")
Ok so what’s the result of these new shocks you installed ---
**Author:** ![Todd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/todd/32/1061_2.png) [@Todd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Todd)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/softer-springs-for-gem/15084/11 "2019-01-11T19:51:51Z")
Will have to wait till March to try them out. ---
**Author:** ![Todd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/todd/32/1061_2.png) [@Todd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Todd)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2019, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/softer-springs-for-gem/15084/12 "2019-03-20T14:09:40Z")
So, I’ve been using the new shocks now for 3 weeks. When I installed them I thought that they might be a little too light, but after some use I think that they are just about right. I do have them aired up to their max 70#. The ride is much smoother. ---
**Author:** ![Hbbill](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/hbbill/32/3993_2.png) [@Hbbill](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Hbbill)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/softer-springs-for-gem/15084/13 "2019-03-24T00:11:18Z")
Have you tried a full (3 large pass + driver) load yet? Mine rides very differently between just me and a full load. Was hoping lithium conversion would allow more people load but apparently I’ll suffer more by myself. Don’t always have a full load, so was looking at these as maybe an adjustable choice. 70 psi with just one or full load? Very interested in your input. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Todd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/todd/32/1061_2.png) [@Todd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Todd)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2019, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/softer-springs-for-gem/15084/14 "2019-04-06T14:06:12Z")
Mine is just a two seater. No, It’s just me. I rarely have passengers. I do usually carry 60 pounds or so in the truck.