Mini LST Shocks work great

[dpdsurf]

I had some mini LST shocks from 3 racing laying around so I threw then on the Losi MRC. Nice improvement! "thumbsup" Reduced the articulation slightly which I wanted and 100 wt oil and the preload screwed down on the driver rear almost completely got rid of the drastic torque twist. :) I definately recommend these to those looking for a shock upgrade. "thumbsup"

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d33/dpdsurf/RC/LosiMRC/losi01.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d33/dpdsurf/RC/LosiMRC/losi03.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d33/dpdsurf/RC/LosiMRC/losi02.jpg

[RCMFMaxxMan]

nice. how is the mounting situation? what screw size? i would think it would be a larger screw size and if it is did you just go ahead and drill out the mounts i take it? by the way, those things look so beefy on the tiny truck!

[jdmstuff]

I just swapped in a set I had lying around also, but the stock springs are a little too stiff, and it limits the articulation quite a bit.

[dpdsurf]

nice. how is the mounting situation? what screw size? i would think it would be a larger screw size and if it is did you just go ahead and drill out the mounts i take it? by the way, those things look so beefy on the tiny truck!

I used some M3x16 button head screws in place of the stock ball screws up top. The stock lower screws still work.

I just swapped in a set I had lying around also, but the stock springs are a little too stiff, and it limits the articulation quite a bit.


Are you using the 3 racing shocks? The stock springs are soft on mine.

I'm happy where the articulation ended up. It has too much in stock form.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d33/dpdsurf/RC/LosiMRC/PICT0001.jpg

[RCMFMaxxMan]

cool deal. agreed about the stock articulation, but now it looks perfect!

[666]

Very nice!!

[dieselfuel]

awesome, ive got 2 sets of those laying around here.. now i just need a losi mini crawler.

[mann0mann]

So the hole in the bottom of the shock is made to accommodate a 3mm screw. The screws for the bottom stock shocks are 1.5mm correct? So are you just using the stock screw and allowing for "play" in the mount?

I don't think it would be a big deal...just making sure that I understand how you mounted them at the axle

[dpdsurf]

So the hole in the bottom of the shock is made to accommodate a 3mm screw. The screws for the bottom stock shocks are 1.5mm correct? So are you just using the stock screw and allowing for "play" in the mount?

I don't think it would be a big deal...just making sure that I understand how you mounted them at the axle

The mini LST shocks have a smaller eye in the ball of the rod end that takes the smaller screw, not a typ 3mm. So there is little to no play at all. These shocks fit like they were made for it. "thumbsup"

[TattooKenny]

So your saying the TLT shocks are 1.5mm holes? I think he is asking was there any modding or drilling going on to mount them in any way?

[dpdsurf]

So your saying the TLT shocks are 1.5mm holes? I think he is asking was there any modding or drilling going on to mount them in any way?

I don't think that is what he was asking and we are not talking about the TLT in any way here, but the answer is no. There is no modding required in any way. Yes, I believe they are 1.5mm. They bolt up like they were made for it. :)

[TattooKenny]

Sorry I meant "LST" not "TLT"......

[Hurley0706]

A link for anyone wanting a better pic of the shocks:

http://www.3racing.hk/products.php?products_key=917

Nice find by the way. I like that they have a ball end at the top. I might be picking a set up.

[Just Zach]

I just picked up a set but I couldn't find anyone is the USA that had them, I had to order them from Asia so they won't be here for 2 weeks:-(

[Mic]

Bottom shock mount bolts are 2mm. I added 2mmx20mm in order to out board teh shocks on the axel.

['04 Rubicon]

I just picked up a set but I couldn't find anyone is the USA that had them, I had to order them from Asia so they won't be here for 2 weeks:-(

Link?

[Opedopy]

u can get them on ebay im about to order a set. "then if u dont like them on ure mrc u can always use them for a scale build."

[difflocker]

I have a set lying around....now I need a MRC!

[Just Zach]

Link?

I got mine on ebay but here is a link for another place
http://www.toyeast.com/v3/pdtdetail.asp?pdt_id=A02106925

Part number is MST-03/LB

[dpdsurf]

Another link. hurry before I change my mind and buy a 2nd set:-P These were originally for my scaler that I'm in the process of restoring.

http://cgi.ebay.com/4Pcs-Alloy-F-R-Shock-Damper-Fits-Team-Losi-Mini-LST_W0QQitemZ200244899334QQihZ010QQcategoryZ19167Q QrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp163 8Q2em118Q2el1247

[parker88]

Im mounting the stock shocks to the chassis since I removed the battery tray and I cant get any 4-40 nut to screw on to the stock shock ball stud thing.

any help? thanx

[Hurley0706]

Im mounting the stock shocks to the chassis since I removed the battery tray and I cant get any 4-40 nut to screw on to the stock shock ball stud thing.

any help? thanx


The whole truck is metric. That ball stud is 3mm.

[ktmguy]

I have seen several sets on fleabay, I have no knowledeg of the losi mini T though, are all the shock bodies for it the same, just different spring rates? What spring Should I look for? Thanks!

[akguanja]

can someone give me measurements for these shocks eye 2 eye compressed and uncompressed? thanks in advance.

- tre

[macruz]

can someone give me measurements for these shocks eye 2 eye compressed and uncompressed? thanks in advance.

- tre
the stock mrc's or the mlst's

[akguanja]

mini lst's :D i have a mrc to look @ the stockers.:D

- tre

[Xtant3150c]

They are 66mm end to end so minus a mm or two for eye to eye.

[akguanja]

what about compressed?

[SeanWcom]

Hey all, I see lots of posts talking about the 3Racing MLST shocks - folks love em. I have an MLST at home that I haven't driven in a year or so and I'm thinking about just ripping the stock shocks off of it... any thoughts on those shocks and whether that's a good idea or not?

[rollinlow]

these are the ones i got and they have fast shipping only took three days


http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-LST-2-LST-Monster-Baja-Threaded-Alloy-Shock-Set-LB_W0QQitemZ220304026455QQihZ012QQcategoryZ44028QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Xtant3150c]

Hey all, I see lots of posts talking about the 3Racing MLST shocks - folks love em. I have an MLST at home that I haven't driven in a year or so and I'm thinking about just ripping the stock shocks off of it... any thoughts on those shocks and whether that's a good idea or not?


The stock shocks may work just a matter of getting them mounted to the MRC chassis? The 3racing MLST shocks have a ball on the top mount where the the stock MLST shocks do not. Though you can simply use some fuel tubing on the stock MLST shocks for the upper mount and probably the lower mount as well if the stock MRC ball does not fit the stock MLST shock rod end?

Another thing maybe how well the stock MLST springs work on the MRC? I am pretty sure the 3Racing MLST springs are a little stiffer then the stock springs.

I'll be borrowing a set of stock MLST shocks from a friend to try out as well, but will most likely still be picking up some of the 3Racing MLST shocks since they are proven to work well on the MRC! And I had a set on my MLST a couple of year ago and loved them!

[liketocrawl]

Here you go guys.
http://thetoyz.com/cart/thetoyz_details.lasso?id=6594&cat_name=

[HotCarl73]

anyone know where to find softer springs for the 3racing mlst shocks? i've been to all the hobby shops and hardware stores in town.

[Drvnbeing]

anyone know where to find softer springs for the 3racing mlst shocks? i've been to all the hobby shops and hardware stores in town.

I just took the stock set of springs off of the lst and found some teeny tiny sprink to put around the pistons, changed oil to 70 in front and 50 in rear. Works great!! The springs on the piston also act as restriction.

[HotCarl73]

i played around with droop on my 2.2 and didn't like it. thanks, though.

[silvr_tung_devl]

anyone know where to find softer springs for the 3racing mlst shocks? i've been to all the hobby shops and hardware stores in town.
Losi Mini LST springs fit perfect.
I'm running whites on both fronts, 1 on the right rear, then a green on the left rear.
Here's the whites....I'm not sure where the greens I have came from, but they[re just a tad softer than the blacks that come on the 3Racing shocks.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0955

[HotCarl73]

thanks. never thought of that. i don't have a mini lst and assumed the stock shocks were not as big as the 3racing. i'll give em a try.

[Wild Snapper]

anyone know where to find softer springs for the 3racing mlst shocks? i've been to all the hobby shops and hardware stores in town.

Anyone figure this out?

[MidniteMarauder]

anyone know where to find softer springs for the 3racing mlst shocks? i've been to all the hobby shops and hardware stores in town.

thetoyz.com used to stock 3racing optional springs for the MLST. Check em out you might have to dig through some pages.

I'm not sure where the greens I have came from, but they[re just a tad softer than the blacks that come on the 3Racing shocks.

The green springs are rear stock from the MLST. It had silver as stock in the front. Losi made two optional kits the white soft which you have, and a firm set that was blue.

G.

[Wild Snapper]

Ok so I just installed these on my mini. Very very nice. Literally they fit like they were made for the mini and bolted right up. These shocks limit the travel just a little bit (just what I was hoping to get and they seem to be made with very good quality) I put 65 oil in them and they sealed up nicely with no leaking so far. Definite upgrade for anyone who is looking for a quality shock upgrade. I guess Losi lost my business this week but I'm still excited to see the new losi's mini shocks in action. At least now I don't have to worry about my new shocks wearing out and falling off like the plastic ones did.

[cutterman]

has anyone seen these in a different color?

[dpdsurf]

has anyone seen these in a different color?

I haven't. You could always remove the anodizing if you wanted.