op. urs didnt cum wit a binding plug? is ur stok radio 2.4ghz or am?.

regardless, as 4 losing a lower shok bolts, run a longer 3mm .5 pitch allen screw insted. iv lost dos black wood screw tipe things also, on redcat, traxxas, & hpi. i nevr lost a 3mm simply frum running it.

tiny clipping of nitro fuel tubing in each drive cup, or snip a 1/4" off da spring inside a pen. eithr way will eliminate slop.

id also recomend goin thru ur diff housings. skim thru youtube on redcat diff shimming. xcessiv noise can also eminate frum improper diff setup. it will also giv u a chanse 2 add mor grease 2 ur ring & pinion.