Making a LST2 into a Truggy

[Bondonutz]

I have to wait till Feb to start my 1/5 Savy build so In the mean time heres whats happening on my work bench.

A couple buddys of mine recently have purchased truggys, one has a Associsted RC8T and the other has a Losi 8ightT 2.0 RTR. I really like the losi, the 454 mill is POTENT and the truggy has incredible steering and durability but enough of that. They are after me to get a truggy and I don't wish to go outside my 10RC limit so I've decided to make one of my LST2's into a NitroTugggy killer ?

The truck as is now has a 3mm full Carbon fiber chassis kit so It's considerably lighter than stock, roughly 10-12oz of shedded weight. I will be using a Losi Smart Diff with Plastic 45T spur in the center diff assembly. I'm re-using my RCM 3.3 Revo Motor mount and my newly aquired 1518 1Y from Castle and will be running on 5s 3300mah 40C Zippys. I really wanted mechanical brakes but the chassis will be stuffed as is now and this Fat Bastard would rather have Reverse anyway. Climbing down from the drivers stand to get the Truggy(any RC) out of a jam that a 1second reverse manuver can rememdy sucks when your chubby or skinny.

I have to cut a new center skid plate because the motor and CD will be mounted low as possible and slightly off center, the center shafts will run level as they exit the diffs. The battery will be mounted on the upper chassis plate just off the side of center, hopeing with the weight being low and pretty much centered the handleing should be excellent ?

I have ordered all the parts nessasary to "Muggify" the dampening department and even found Aluminum Muggy shock bodies. I wanted the plastic bodies but the aluminum ones were only 11.49 a pair, couldn't resist and they'll last much longer. I also ordered a set of mounted VTR Calibers in M3 and a 17mm hub set(ghetto cheap at 12.00 for comlete set) and a Losi Truggy bodie to screw w/people.

Once I get the center skid cut and get the CD mounted up and make the center drive shafts I'll post some pictures.

Any questions or input I'm open to advice and suggestions.