Team Losi LST Monster Truck

[Monsterbrad]

Well in my experience with the bigger hubs they are no good for the axles!
But the LST does have bigger axles from the factory so you may be ok.
The other option's are that you have more wheel choices with the smaller hexes.
my truck is the version 1 so I have the old hubs and they don't bother me any.

[metalry101]

Wow...it's been quiet in here for a while.

My friend and I both run LST's and we're both wanting to swap to a single servo. As far as I can see, all you have to worry about is whether or not your servo is strong enough to steer those big heavy tires under this big heavy truck. Other than that, the linkages look like they'll be fine with just one instead of two. Am I correct in that assumption? Anyone here try it?

[losifreak2004]

Yes, it will be fine. Adam and Travis have run their trucks with only one servo with no problems.

[Racing t]

anybody knows what is the reason to swap to a single steering servo??

Metalry: if you do that, please let me know how it goes? I´d like too change my lst too,

[Ball Racing]

Only thing I would want is the dynamite steering linkage (all though some have bent them)
because there seems to be alot of play, and flex in that wire that conects both sides.

[MrCrash]

Instead of the dynamite steering link, lok into a Bad *** Creations Link. It's only $10 or so, and it is extremely durable. Also, the guy who builds them is quite active in the LST scene, and stands behind his product at all costs.

[Racing t]

bad what???

[MrCrash]

Bad glass Creations (filters don't like the name apparantly. Killer hobbies has them, or you can get them directly from him over at LSTCentral.com (his screen name is FireMedic )

[Colt M4]

I run a BAC link on my LST. It is alot stronger and it now has a tighter turning radius too. It is defiantly better than the dynamite one and the stock one.

[Racing t]

but where can I get the BAC link??

[MrCrash]

Killer Hobbies, or from the guy who makes them. He can be found on LSTCentral under the name FireMedic. I'm not sure if he is any cheaper, but Killer Hobbies is the only dealer he recommends buying his link through.

[Monsterbrad]

post the link
Also anybody running 30% fuel??????

[Racing t]

yeah I am, odonnel 30%.

[Ball Racing]

Brad, you said you didn't like 30%.

I ran the mach and the sportwerks engines with 30% no problems....
I didn't add a shim either. the engine has like .020 plus piston clearance.

[Monsterbrad]

I don't but I have started to run it in the buggy cause it's full race.
Seems to like it better and runs a but cooler.
Rather then having to change things around just run 30 in everything.
I know I said I did not like it a while back but it seems like everybody is going to it with luck.

[mudbuddy3]

Help! I just got the update kit for my LST.I'm trying to change the tranny cases and the H/L gear selector, but I'm having trouble w/ the selector. Has anyone installed this kit? Any tips on the selector? The notches on the case don't seem to lining up correctly with the selector knob.

[Monsterbrad]

make sure you have everything lined up inside the case.
Be careful when it comes to that selector
They are easily broken

[mudbuddy3]

I believe I have everything lined up. It acts like the new selector rotates more than the old one from one gear to the next. I had to remove some material from the nub that is recessed in the case. It would'nt let it rotate enough to lock in either hi or lo. I hope I did'nt screw up my tranny. I think it's shifting all right, I spin the main shaft and switch gears and it seems to be working

[Monsterbrad]

Don't worry about shifting
that happens on the spur gears.
Try it thats the only way to tell if it's ok
What up grade kit did you get
post a link????????????????????????????

[Racing t]

probably the lst2 upgrade kit from horizon? or not?

[Monsterbrad]

i'll check it out and see

[performula]

Who has the best deal on the LST2 now?

[2DMaxLST]

Go to www.losipartshouse.com. Join and login and check out the price. I order from this place all the time.

[RDucky02]

www.amainhobbies.com great price for the lst2

[blktransam]

hey guys...getting ready to drop in a new engine into my LST..have between 200-250.00 to spend what should I get?..I want the most power-torq this truck can handle..I am a very aggresive basher we all are lol...but us locals run at construction sites every saturday and these trucks take a daily beating...so i dont wanna be spending all day tuning on it I like the mach...I have the LST 1, I removed all the head shims and run a hot plug with byron 25% race fuel...I keep eating glow plugs and have tried every tune in it...even took it to the lhs for s&g...and still eating plugs up about 1 every other tank...so im just gonna put in a new engine..thinking of the ofna .32 or axio .32?.. but other recomendations would be great...

thanks

[chrisoneal]

the axial .32 or the surefire .32 or OS .30

[blktransam]

i meant to say axial *** was i thinking...also which has the best h.p for the buck they claim 3.6 with the surefire...

[azizhousecallz]

I jsut got a used LST seems to be in very good shape.
What should i upgrade, and what should i replace to prevent any common problems with this truck? :confused: Aside from the usual (check shock, all screws, gears, dif oil,) I don't want to run it full out basher until i know it can handle it. And i don't want to break something simple because i did'nt upgrade or replace something FIRST! so give me the low down, so i can battle ready this truck first! :D thanks guys for the help! :teacher:

[MrCrash]

I would recommend getting the Losi fiberglass braker pads and aluminum diff cases (most important) right away. After that, R/C Raven dual-rate springs are awesome for bashing, and a roll bar or cage is always nice to have. Also, look into getting aluminum drive hexes quickly, because from what I have seen, the stock plastic ones die quickly if you drive hard. Beyond that, just upgrade any metal parts you bend to the heavy duty ones as you go along, and you should be set.

[azizhousecallz]

I would recommend getting the Losi fiberglass braker pads and aluminum diff cases (most important) right away. After that, R/C Raven dual-rate springs are awesome for bashing, and a roll bar or cage is always nice to have. Also, look into getting aluminum drive hexes quickly, because from what I have seen, the stock plastic ones die quickly if you drive hard. Beyond that, just upgrade any metal parts you bend to the heavy duty ones as you go along, and you should be set.


sounds like some work cut out for me! :D

[MrCrash]

It'll be worth it once it's done. That's basically what I have done with my LST so far, and it is darn near bulletproof :D

On a side note, don't be tempted to get the New Era Models skid plates for the front or rear. They are evil :)

[azizhousecallz]

I have this loud clicking when i hit full throt. I checked both diffs, the tranny, and all 4 hex's to see if something was stripped, or chipped. I replaced the diff oil w/ mugen 1000wt, new aluminum hex's, and i checked all the gears in the tranny and nothing there was chipped or broken... :confused: so where the hell is this clicking coming from. I also noticed my front tires really wobble a lot, so i added some plastic shims behind the front wheel hex's, and it helped with the wobble a little, but the front still spins harder than the rear, and the clicking really sounds bad! also i noticed my breaks are only working about 70% and it looks like im getting more stopping power to the rear. Now that really has me screwd up because of the front spinning at speed, i would think if the front was out of wack then it would be the rear spinning with power. It doesnt click when i break, or when i give it gas slowly, only at speed. ANYONE have any idea what this could be????? :mad:

[MrCrash]

Did you check your diffs? Replace the fluid, and check the gear mesh. Mine did something similar,and it turned out the gear mesh was off inside the diff.

[azizhousecallz]

i pulled both diffs, cleaned them checked for broken teeth, put them back together with mugen 1000wt diff oil, and i have the blue aluminum diff cases. it doesnt sound like its coming from them its really loud, almost sounds like a Honda when the cvc has gone bad. I wonder if maybe one of the cvc joints is loose or out of wack? i will pull them and take a look! thanks for your help.

[maxxmustang]

has the lst been discontinued? its no longer on losi's website

[MrCrash]

you need to search for it. They now have the LST2 and the Aftershock, so they shoved the original LST page off into some hidden area.

[Monsterbrad]

aziz
check you diffs again
you may have a gear that wore the housing for the bevel gears so they are not as tight anymore.
Also 1000 wt oil is not enough.
20,000 in the front minimum and 5 in the rear minimum.
try that combo
also are you running aluminum diff cases???
Check all you drive shafts cross pins they are a problem with this truck also.
Dont' get discouraged this is the best Monster truck out there.
I have had them all and this is the only one that is still on my bench after 3 years.
:wave:

[azizhousecallz]

aziz
check you diffs again
you may have a gear that wore the housing for the bevel gears so they are not as tight anymore.
Also 1000 wt oil is not enough.
20,000 in the front minimum and 5 in the rear minimum.
try that combo
also are you running aluminum diff cases???
Check all you drive shafts cross pins they are a problem with this truck also.
Dont' get discouraged this is the best Monster truck out there.
I have had them all and this is the only one that is still on my bench after 3 years.
:wave:

it was the pin in the CVD, the thing was twisted like a broken arm! They are aluminum diff cases, and i got the 1000wt oil from a set up from Team Losi website one of their pro racers setup had it listed. I will try the 20,000 and see how it works! thanks! :D

[azizhousecallz]

just got the 23mm wheel hexes, and The Integy low profile race wheels & tires.
going to install with the racer body, and lower my shocks to see if i can get this thing to handle i little better.

http://rcexp.com/ExtremeHobby/LS022_B.jpg

http://integy.automated-shops.com/C22482WHITE.jpg

http://rcexp.com/eSPEED_RC/TeamLosi/B8005.jpg

any suggestions: :p

[azizhousecallz]

Got this baby off of Ebay for 300.00
I just put in the titan-gears, blue RPM Arms, Yellow /white shocks, 23mm blue hex's w/ 40 series bowtie wheels, and the race body i just painted today. what do you think so far?

http://www.geocities.com/azizhousecallz/P1010002.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/azizhousecallz/P1010013.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/azizhousecallz/P1010021.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/azizhousecallz/P1010016.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/azizhousecallz/P1010023.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/azizhousecallz/P1010015.JPG


Future upgrades: AXIAL 28 motor
Aluminum: frnt/rear bumpers
Aluminum frnt/rear skid plates

[mudbuddy3]

Anybody know where I can get a titanium screw kit for my LST?

[azizhousecallz]

Anybody know where I can get a titanium screw kit for my LST?


did you try tower hobby? if anyone has it they do! And don't forget to check Team Losi website. good luck!
:D

[azizhousecallz]

Got this baby off of Ebay for 300.00
I just put in the titan-gears, blue RPM Arms, Yellow /white shocks, 23mm blue hex's w/ 40 series bowtie wheels, and the race body i just painted today. what do you think so far?

http://www.geocities.com/azizhousecallz/P1010002.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/azizhousecallz/P1010013.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/azizhousecallz/P1010021.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/azizhousecallz/P1010016.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/azizhousecallz/P1010023.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/azizhousecallz/P1010015.JPG


Future upgrades: AXIAL 28 motor
Aluminum: frnt/rear bumpers
Aluminum frnt/rear skid plates


Just added the Axial 28 this weekend and i can say that its very nice. good looking motor, and break in was a snap, keeps a temp with no problems high speed needle very twitchy, a little turn will do ya! over all great upgrade.

:D

[T/Losi]

Is it possible to convert the LST1 into the LST2?

Cheers

[MrCrash]

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0014

[zieluch]

Is it possible to convert the LST1 into the LST2?

Cheers
Of course but I sugested only smoe parts change for losi and others change to firms like Proline, RPM.

[azizhousecallz]

I have been running this motor in my LSt now for a month. So far no problems, and the engine seems to be finally breaking in well. I removed the 8.5 air restrictor and the power changed greatly. watch the temp on this motor it can creap up really fast. other than that its a great hop up for the buck!

[mr_svensson]

Can i put the clawtyre on my savage x ss 4,6 and use the 14mm hex or will i strip the hex in the wheel?
how is the quality on the wheels?

mr S :wave:

[metalry101]

The hex in the wheel is pretty stout. I doubt you'll strip it, but you'll need to gear down considerably since the Claws are about an inch and a half taller than your stock tires. I would suggest getting non-Losi wheels for those tires on a Savage. The Losi wheels are plenty stout, but they're about half an inch wider than what is standard, and as such, they will hit the turnbuckles when turning, making it so you can't turn as tightly. Buying the tires seperate from the rims and mounting them on HPI, Traxxas, RPM, or some other rims would be a better idea. If I was going to do that, I'd stick with 17mm wheels since they're stronger.

[mr_svensson]

and the claws will fit the HPI wheels? with no problems? and not hit the turnbuckle? :confused:
i think of use these wheels
http://www.hpieurope.com/graphics/parts/3191/3191_02p.jpg
"WARLOCK WHEEL BLACK (83x56mm/2pcs)

# 3191
Savage X/for 17mm Hex Wheel Hub

These ultra-functional wheels are inspired by the 1:1 Warlock off-road truck wheel manufactured by AXIS.

Our version of the Warlock comes in Savage X standard fitment of 83x56mm/17mm hub size fitment. It has the same offset as the Stock Savage X wheel as well as the same strength that comes with the HPI Racing name. These Warlock wheels will definitely pimp up your monster truck."
and then i have to get hexhubs adaptors. :(

or do u know ay wheels with 17mm hex and use the origingal nuts?



and how much should i gear down?

[metalry101]

Yes, the Losi Claw tires will go right on those wheels.

You said you have a Savage X already, right? Those are the factory wheels, just in black instead of chrome, meaning they'll go right on w/o any mods, and they'll clear all of the steering components.

[pinolelst]

Is it possible to convert the LST1 into the LST2?

Cheers
Try here http://www.killerhobbies.com/items/team-losi/team-losi-lst-lst2-aftershock-muggy/team-losi-lst-performance-update-kit-losb0014-losb0014-detail.htm ..........disregard the $139 price as once you get to check out the price is $99.99

I go there for all my LST needs..always cheaper than anywhere else.

hope this helps

pinolelst

[mudbuddy3]

Sorry guys haven't been around in awhile. The upgrade kit was part # losb0014. Had diff cases, a-arms, side rails and other stuff to upgrade to LST2 specs. I quit screwing with that tranny and bought one from an LST2, works fine now. Does any body have any ideas for removing and pluging off primer in LST tank? I feel it is just a potential air leak and would like to get rid of it. 40 degrees here today and boy am I getting the ITCH!!!!!!!!!!!