Hurray!! I've done it! Pretty easy stuff. Here is the recipe:
1. Add Losi 2.0E (do not substitute yucky nitro version)
2. Add 1/2 inch offsite hubs (any shorter and the chassis won't bottom out, nor will the tires clear the wing)
3. Add truggy tires
BTW I did not paint the body.
It still handles pretty awesome. Not quite as good as buggy tires would.