Aftershock rebuild

[MudSlinger33]

What do you guys run for shock oil? Normally I would use silicone oil but these damn shocks hold so much I was thinking about just using some motor oil.

 

[MudSlinger33]

I ended up using power steering fluid in the shocks and it was pretty close to the dampening I was looking for. Will probably end up buying the aluminum shock bodies come summer and will go with real silicone oil then. I just finished putting the tranny in and installed the wheels just so I could get a feel for the size of it! It's a lot bigger then I imagined, and I love it! :

 

[Racer 1966]

I was told the Dynamite 086 pipe would make this engine open up. Jammin makes makes some nice ones too.

Yeah that thing is big. It's actually a true 1/8 scale where the Savage claims to be but is really closer to 1/10.

 

[RC Addict]

I look at my MAXX then over at my LST and laugh. Nothing like a 1/8 MT!!!

 

[tmaxxfreek]

This makes me miss mine, that was probably the easiest engine to tune for me, i loved mine and i beat the hell out of it.

 

[MudSlinger33]

Hey Randy, you sent me two different two speed gears. Is one of them off of a newer lst? I heard the aftershock had problems with the two speed and was planning on upgrading that. If so then I will just swap out the whole assembly.

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I look at my MACS then over at my LST and laugh. Nothing like a 1/8 MT!!!

Thats exactly what I thought when I set it next to my savage! It also makes my emaxx look like a micro!

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This makes me miss mine, that was probably the easiest engine to tune for me, i loved mine and i beat the hell out of it.

Ya, I have never even seen a Losi MT in real life, let alone drive one and I can already tell I'm going to love it! What made you get rid of yours?

 

[Racer 1966]

They were supposed to be but I never verified it.

 

[MudSlinger33]

I couldn't resist...

They play so nicely together...

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They were supposed to be but I never verified it.

I'll give it a try.

 

[tmaxxfreek]

thought i had "too many" but soon realized i was wrong.....lol

 

[MudSlinger33]

I just bought this today :...http://www.ebay.com/itm/Losi-LST-XXL-EXTENDED-CHASSIS-Long-Main-Plate-/370577843918?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5824909581820408007
For only seven bucks I couldn't pass it up. Hopefully everything else will bolt right on. I'm going to leave the stock chassis on the truck for now but I figure the next time I tear it all down for cleaning I'll drop in the extended chassis.

 

[tmaxxfreek]

7.00 that crazy!!! Good Score.

 

[MudSlinger33]

I know right! It almost seemed like a scam, but I have purchased parts from the same store before with no issues. Looks like I will also need to pick up some longer center cv's.

 

[MudSlinger33]

Got my new extended chassis in today! : The best part is that it comes complete with all servo mounts, skid plates, screws and chassis braces. Now all I need are the extended drive shafts.

 

[tmaxxfreek]

can't wait to see that beast complete!!!

 

[MudSlinger33]

Picked this up today!! Probably didn't need another one but I figured for an LST2, $275 RTR I couldn't pass it up. Plus its in great condition! This means I will probably be converting the aftershock to electric. The guy I bought the LST from even has the electric conversion kit for it that he would sell me for cheap. I'm going to try firing it up tomorrow.

And a the starter, manual and small bag of parts...

 

[tmaxxfreek]

GAWD i want one of those BAD, i can't get a deal like that though, ill probably have to buy a new one to ever have one.

Slinger you get ready to sell or trade that let me know, i would like to be first in line.

 

[MudSlinger33]

HaHa. Well I'm almost broke now so I may be calling you soon.

 

[Racer 1966]

The LST2 looks nice :thumbup: But I was looking forward to you finishing the Aftershock with nitro power.

 

[RC Addict]

Never did like those white dish wheels. But one clean LST2! The lids on those look so much better than my LST lid.

 

[MudSlinger33]

The LST2 looks nice :thumbup: But I was looking forward to you finishing the Aftershock with nitro power.

Sorry to disappoint you Randy, but that aftershock will be a whole new beast with brushless power.

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Never did like those white dish wheels. But one clean LST2! The lids on those look so much better than my LST lid.

Ya those wheels will be the first things that get changed. I just don't know what rims and tires I would go with.