motor upgrade

Looking at the A4 torque motor replacement from D&D for my Club Car Precedent but on their site it says that a lift is recommended due to the size of the motor and the possibility of the speed sensor getting damaged. Is a lift necessary and has anyone else experienced this with this motor...

I need help finishing my motor upgrade install: Rattle Snake, Club Car - Master Series - High Speed Performance Electric Golf Cart Motors & Motor Controllers My cart is an electric 1996 Club Car DS 48V. It ran fine when I started this project, it was just too slow to keep up with my friends...