Losi LST tips and tricks ( 3mm, 4mm screw mods, how to shim LST diffs etc ) Pic heavy

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Hello,

I don't know where to place this, so if this is the wrong place, then sorry!
Also, if it is better to do the mods/tips per induvidual topic, please let me know!
Since the LSTforum is down and the Losiforums where going to, I saved some of the helpfull mods and tips and tricks on my PC.
I will place them here, so they might help you to!
All the credits go to the original writers, I just pass them on :)

3MM screw mod:

To go along with the 4mm shock tower/bulkhead conversion that I also recommend, I have had a few questions about the 3mm conversion I list in my signature, so I took some pictures.

You can use 3mm x 12mm flathead screws where the red circles are. No prep is needed, just thread them right in.



You'll notice the green circles on the transmission mounts are. The trans case is made of a stiffer plastic and requires tapping to 3mm before using 3mmx12mm Capheads or they will crack. The stock 4/40 capheads are fine here, so this isn't needed.

For the lower shock mounts, I use 3mm x 16mm Capheads as they are less likely to strip out (each arm has both holes outlined, but only one is in use at a time for LST/AS shocks).



For the bulkhead braces, I use 3mm x 18mm flatheads



Why go to 3mm flatheads?
A bigger hex means it's less likely to strip out and you can tighten with less fear of stripping. Italso takes the fear of stripping when removing them away as well.

The left is the 3mm screw head and the right is the 4/40...



Tool bit sizes:




Total screws:
3x12mm Flatheads = 37
3x18mm Flatheads = 8
3x16mm Capheads = 4