New LST Owner
02-11-2005, 06:11 PM
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New LST Owner
Hello Everyone,
After a long day of refinishing my hardwood floors, the UPS guy just brought me my new LST 011811 (No washer, Right?) I had a Tmaxx .15 about 6 years ago, got tired of breaking it and eventualy sold it. So far I've picked up the Diffs, and a hump pack. I still need the secondary cover. Question, should I upgrade the clutch shoes and springs now or wait until the go, if now then what kind? I have been lurking here for a few weeks, and have been using the SEARCH feature. I almost bought the new Savage 46, and would have gotten the JR radio, but it wasn't meant to be. I won't be breaking it in for a few weeks, too many projects going on at home. You will be hearing from me soon. And Damnnnnnn this truck is big :-)
After a long day of refinishing my hardwood floors, the UPS guy just brought me my new LST 011811 (No washer, Right?) I had a Tmaxx .15 about 6 years ago, got tired of breaking it and eventualy sold it. So far I've picked up the Diffs, and a hump pack. I still need the secondary cover. Question, should I upgrade the clutch shoes and springs now or wait until the go, if now then what kind? I have been lurking here for a few weeks, and have been using the SEARCH feature. I almost bought the new Savage 46, and would have gotten the JR radio, but it wasn't meant to be. I won't be breaking it in for a few weeks, too many projects going on at home. You will be hearing from me soon. And Damnnnnnn this truck is big :-)
02-11-2005, 07:47 PM
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RE: New LST Owner
I agree with with hobbyadict, there don't seem to be as many problems with the clutch shoes and springs in the newer trucks. The only things you haven't mentioned that I would strongly recommend are a fail safe and a roll bar.
02-11-2005, 08:08 PM
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RE: New LST Owner
My stock clutch springs were gone before I even broke my engine in.. I went with an X_RAY clutch, I would stock up on a-arms , shock shafts, gears and aluminum diff covers.
02-11-2005, 11:51 PM
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RE: New LST Owner
a roll bar and failsafes are must a roll bar is so helpful so many times have i flipped my LST on his lid and stock up on fuel
i had 2 quarts and it was gone before i new it.
i had 2 quarts and it was gone before i new it.
02-12-2005, 11:57 AM
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RE: New LST Owner
First thing, get some aluminum diff cases, its not if you need them, you absolutely will need them if you drive your truck at all. like others have said a failsafe is a great investment. I would also say pick up a package of axles, arms, and the shocktower pack. Oh when you get the aluminum cases get some 30K wt diff fluid (read about a viscous diff in your manual) I also think most are running 20% nitro, Trinity monster or dynamite Blue thiunder....most all brands now are pretty good. Dont worry your brakes will wear in and not be so grabby over time.....you will know what I mean the first time you hit the hooks and go head over heels. ENJOY!
