Looking to buy MT/Truggy

[TDC57]

Xt8.xt8, Xt8, Xt8.xt8, Xt8, Xt8.xt8, Xt8, Xt8.xt8, Xt8xt8.xt8, Xt8, Xt8.xt8, Xt8

[auto2]

hey my xt8 is under my workbench. havnt used it in months. i wanna baja 5t. you wanna xt8?

its brushless duh :-)

i have to sell my trex 450 and xt8 so i can get a baja 5t that ill have no place to use it lol

[BrianG]

Pending acceptable pictures, I have decided to go with the XT8. I can always change my mind about the 8T if the XT8 doesn't pan out, but it's hard to pass up the xray for the price and what is included!

[auto2]

new or used? i have lots of stuff if you need a part or something. ask mike as he has seen mine if your interested.

[BrianG]

It is "lightly used" according to the seller. And he has a bunch of parts included already. Don't know exactly what is included for spare parts though. Once I get it in hand, I'll know more. I do like to have spare parts though, so I'll probably be looking you up at a later time. Thanks!

[BrianG]

Update: Just wanted to say I ended up getting jhautz's Xray XT8. It came with spare arms, shafts, etc. It also came with 808 shock upgrade too! Pretty good deal.

The 808 shocks will work in front, but I want to use Muggy shocks in the rear. This will be more of a basher, so I'm setting it up for lots of ground clearance. Trying to find a good deal on some aluminum ones...

[jhautz]

You do realize how big muggy shocks are right? They are huge diameter. like 3 times the 808 shock diameter(judging by eye) Not even sure you could get them on without them rubbing on "stuff".

[BrianG]

Yeah, I knew they were huge but was hoping they would fit. I was just looking for a little more length and throw TBH.

Stock shocks: 133mm long (hole to hole) fully extended to 93mm fully compressed (40mm throw). 20mm diameter incl springs; 16mm diameter of shock body (non-threaded part).

808 shocks: 115mm long fully extended to 85mm fully compressed (30mm throw). 24mm diameter incl spings; 17 mm of shock body.

Would like: 135-140mm long full extended to 95mm fully compressed (40-45mm throw). From 24mm to a max of 34mm diameter.

Are there any shocks out there that fit my "Would like" requirements?

The truck is in great shape. The only things I've done so far is install the new arms and CVDs you included (like to have a "like new" appearance on a fresh conversion ), reshim the front diff (pinion) because of a tad bit of resistance, clean the bearings, and replace the rear C hub hingepins because they were slightly bent and they squeaked (I used a set of pins from something else shortened about 2mm).

I'm probably gonna make a top plate similar to my MBX5/CORR truck and GTP car. I know the chassis is supposed to flex for handling purposes, but I'd rather have durability.

[jayjay283]

ill y=trade you a sick 100% rebuilt muggy for that ofna street car, no electris just fair trade

[BrianG]

No way. I love the GTP now that I removed the 2 speed. Really fun to drive in the street. Besides, I already have my truggy-MT hybrid (or will be when finished).

Originally Posted by BrianG

Would like: 135-140mm long full extended to 95mm fully compressed (40-45mm throw). From 24mm to a max of 34mm diameter.
Are there any shocks out there that fit my "Would like" requirements?

Just measured quick and dirty(so I might be off a few mm's):
LST2/ Aftershock shocks:
pin to pin: 146mm, compressed: 106mm
shock body diameter: 25mm

Muggy shocks:
pin to pin: 133mm, compressed: 104mm
shock body diameter: 25mm

Cen gst 7.7 shocks:
pin to pin: 143 mm, compressed: 115mm
shock body diameter: 17mm (piggy back shock)

edit: I snapped a Muggy shock shaft yesterday. They're notoriously weak. The LST2/aftershock ones can be upgraded with TiNi coated shafts(as mentioned before). You can find plenty good deals on these shocks on ebay. The plastic aftershock shocks will be cheaper than the alu LST2 ones.

[Ryu James]

losipartshouse.com had their losi 8t roller on sale for $320 brand new. just saw it a couple of days ago. they might still have some. but that is a steal. i paid nearly $600 for mine like 2 months ago. not the 8t 2.0 just came out.

[jayjay283]

some how some way that ofna will be mine Brian

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by drkdgglr

Just measured quick and dirty(so I might be off a few mm's):
LST2/ Aftershock shocks:
pin to pin: 146mm, compressed: 106mm
shock body diameter: 25mm

Muggy shocks:
pin to pin: 133mm, compressed: 104mm
shock body diameter: 25mm

Cen gst 7.7 shocks:
pin to pin: 143 mm, compressed: 115mm
shock body diameter: 17mm (piggy back shock)

edit: I snapped a Muggy shock shaft yesterday. They're notoriously weak. The LST2/aftershock ones can be upgraded with TiNi coated shafts(as mentioned before). You can find plenty good deals on these shocks on ebay. The plastic aftershock shocks will be cheaper than the alu LST2 ones.

Thanks for getting those measurement! Saves a bunch of hunting around the net.

I guess I should have mentioned that my diameter measurements were including the spring. I updated my list above accordingly. The LST shocks have the length and throw I want, but may be a hair too wide with springs. The GST shocks are the same diameter and approx throw as the 808, just longer. The Muggy surprisingly doesn't have the throw I though they would.

Hmm, still nothing that suits me perfectly. I could probably use the stock rear shocks and make an tower extension plate to allow for greater ground clearance.

Originally Posted by jayjay283

some how some way that ofna will be mine Brian

Or, you could simply get an Ultra GTP and convert it. Most of mine was made using RCM parts (battery tray, motor mount, motor, ESC, etc). The only custom things were the top plate and modded radio box.

[jayjay283]

well the whole issue is, the ofna used to come with a 2 speed, which is a $99 part, now its 1 speed, not that I want the 2 speed, but I feel raped if I buy it lol. So just give me yours and lets save us headaches. Sooner or later it will be mine lol