How To: LST Shock Mod

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:55 pm Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

No worries. I brought the losi tool kit to make removing the cartridge/shaft easier, and that seem to fit OK. I'll try sending them an email, thanks for the address.

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 6:17 am Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Just a little boost in this topic. Yesterday I received some LST shocks (man are they huge):

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I currently run my Savage Flux with stock shock towers and a-arms. I still have 3 more a-arms on spare but I'm planning on buying some RPM onces I get around to it. So my question is what should I buy to mount these bad boys?

Should I buy the IRC set for the Savage X and also buy the standoffs for RPM (for the future)? Or do I only need to stand offs when I convert to RPM? Because in that case I can save $38 on IRC mounts and just buy RPM arms for that money right.

Some help needed :)

Maybe it's a good idea to update this topic regarding to the Savage Flux compatibility with the different parts?

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Nardcox: The flux is identical with regards to mount kits as the X.

For your other question:
Yes you only need stand-offs for the RPM arms.

I would suggest that you at least use IRC upper mounts (because they will bring the shocks to a more vertical position and they provide a much stronger upper mounting system)
With IRC uppers and stand-offs:

However you could just use LST shock bushings on the top, although I would suggest trying to strengthen them somehow, like in this pic:
With neither:

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 6:41 am Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Thanks a bunch KiZ !!

So I have two options:

Option 1
2x 5mm Thick Top Mount Brackets - Savage X * 2
&
6mm Shock standoff spacer * 2
&
RPM arms * 2
Total costs +- : 16 pound + 9 pound + 20 euro = +- 47 euro
I need two of everything right (2 * top mount bracket + 2 * standoffs + 2 * RPM arms) ?

Option 2
LST Shock Kit HPI Savage X with X Arms 5mm - [SAVXLST2]
Total costs +- : 23 pound = 26 euro
One total package for my Savage Flux / X

Think I will just go for Option 2 then, it's cheaper for now and I still have 3 a-arms on spare. When I would then upgrade to RPM arms I can just buy the below RPM stand offs right?

Any more useful things I might consider buying there?

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:26 pm Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Yeah that sounds like the best course of action!

The only thing I can think of is a screw kit if you don't already have one or maybe some diff gaskets if you rebuild your diffs often, other than that there isn't much for a flux there.

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:38 pm Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Lol, exactly what I already had in my basket:

6x Differential Gaskets
When I build in my Cenns the other day those looked fragile, so a couple of spares doesn't sound that bad.

HPI Savage Screw kit (all models) - High tensile - [sav18771]
I was looking at these. They are not in stock so I would have to e-mail them about that. Or did you mean another one?

At first I was very negative about all the Philips heads on the Savage Flux but I must say it's not as bad as I excepted. I rebuild the Flux once now and all screws are still in good shape.

Thanks 4 the help, can't wait to throw on these shocks Smile

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:00 pm Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Ah yeah I didn't see they were out of stock. Oh well, you can always pick up a kit some other time.

Post up some pics when you get your shocks mounted!

Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:33 pm Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Blasted, was about to order and now I see that the IRC conversion kit is also out of stock Sad

. Will e-mail then when they will be back in stock.

I will definitely post some pictures when the conversion is completed!

Thanks 4 the help KiZ ?8)

EDIT: funny fact: they also got 2 pound more expensive Rolling Eyes

Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:23 pm Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Just a small update : Still no response from IRC and the conversion kit is still not on stock Sad

Hope they didn't .........

Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 8:35 pm Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:04 am Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Update : Guess what, still out of stock!

Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:25 am Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Question :

Looks like I can also use FLM30000 to put LST shocks on my Savage?

Made in the USA
Machined from billet 6061 aluminum
Use LST2 shocks
Recquires mod to stock tower
Direct fit for FLM towers

Does anyone know what the mod is?

Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:36 pm Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Probably. Like you highlighted, they do claim to support the stock tower. You might have to bore the tower holes out a size, perhaps that's what they mean by mod. I would contact FLM to find out more.

Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 12:50 am Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 2:04 am Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

@ KiZ, I mailed FLM. The woman that replied didn't recollect exactly what the problem was but she new it was a simple mod.

@ Divey1130, maybe look @ the date of posting, 5 Jan. They are back in stock since very recently.

Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:33 am Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Hey Kiz are you running an offset to clear the front shocks when turning? If so how much and or XL axles?

(On a side note incase anyone is interested, I have a pair of FLM43000 shock towers forsale $40 shipped they are like new, 1 just has a little scratch on the corner (nothing major).

Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Travis. I never had to run an offset wheel when I ran my LST shocks. The clearance for me was fine. But they sucked so badly I got rid of them, not basher material.

Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 1:11 pm Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 8:28 am Post subject: Re: How To: LST Shock Mod

although, after saying that, I saw savagemaurice's truck with zero offset rims and what looks like LSTs mounted at the stock position on RPM arms: http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee272/savagemaurice/SDC10165.jpg

I'll ask him to chime in.


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