LST Shock Mod

[frickenjoey]

So I have been wanting some good shocks for my Savage for some time. I picked up a set of LST shocks from Jon2 here on the forum. Since I live in Japan it can be a PITA to get some parts such as the conversion kit to mount them here. However, I have always liked a bit of a challenge....so here are the front two mounted. I am going to do a bit more modding for the rear so I will get that posted when I get it done. But so far the Mod has cost me around $7 in hardware......I'd say that is not too bad

 

[Scrogg]

Nice job man. Make sure the arms do not travel too far up or down. If they do the dogbones will eject easily. Internal limiters and the rubber stops off your stock Savage shocks will cure the problem if so.

 

[frickenjoey]

That is a good call actually....but as luck would have it they actually have almost stock travel right now which is good. The back will take a bit more work to fit them in....have to relocate the rear camber links. Not a big deal, just had to think of something that did not look too ghetto. Then there is time to do it.....too many projects, not enough time/money.

 

[Scrogg]

Pick up a set of the rear tie rod eliminator style hubs. Integy makes a good set for arond 20 bucks. I could not break em'. A few bent arms pins but here and there but the carriers took all the abuse i could dish out.
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http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPZN1&P=7

 

[BOUTCH]

Cool!! It looks good man.

 

[jon2]

Ah glad to see they are getting used!

 

[olds97_lss]

Pick up a set of the rear tie rod eliminator style hubs. Integy makes a good set for arond 20 bucks. I could not break em'. A few bent arms pins but here and there but the carriers took all the abuse i could dish out.
added link
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPZN1&P=7

Do those seem to cause more arm breakage due to all the leverage going straight into the arms? Just curious as I'm thinking about getting something like those, or making little L brackets to hold the axle carriers in place vs turnbuckles on the rear.

 

[frickenjoey]

Do those seem to cause more arm breakage due to all the leverage going straight into the arms? Just curious as I'm thinking about getting something like those, or making little L brackets to hold the axle carriers in place vs turnbuckles on the rear.

I am making some L-Brackets to mount the tie rods to. I should have some pictures in a day or so.

 

[olds97_lss]

I am making some L-Brackets to mount the tie rods to. I should have some pictures in a day or so.

Why for the tie rods?

These are what I was talking about:

These used to be available on ebay for a few bucks. Can't find them anymore:

You could use them on either side and front/back of the arm in case you snap off an ear.

 

[frickenjoey]

I had thought of that too..I have some brackets that I am going to use just have to see if they will work for that. If they don't then the tie-rod bracket is a back-up plan. It is a work in progress. Thanks for the pictures they give me a better idea of what I am going to have to do.

 

[frickenjoey]

Well it is finally finished! I went ahead and bracketed the rear to eliminate the tie rods all together. So here is a couple pictures of it all finished!

 

[BOUTCH]

Nice!! Good job on the truck.