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dpdsurf · 09-14-2008, 12:36 AM

I had some mini LST shocks from 3 racing laying around so I threw then on the Losi MRC. Nice improvement!

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.

RCMFMaxxMan · 09-14-2008, 01:24 AM

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 · 09-14-2008, 01:37 AM

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 · 09-14-2008, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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!

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

RCMFMaxxMan · 09-14-2008, 03:10 PM

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

666 · 09-14-2008, 03:11 PM

Very nice!!

dieselfuel · 09-14-2008, 03:35 PM

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

mann0mann · 09-15-2008, 04:04 AM

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 · 09-15-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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.

TattooKenny · 09-15-2008, 01:11 PM

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 · 09-15-2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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?

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 · 09-15-2008, 01:55 PM

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

Harley · 09-15-2008, 02:14 PM

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 · 09-15-2008, 02:18 PM

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 · 09-15-2008, 02:52 PM

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

'04 Rubicon · 09-15-2008, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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:-(

Link?

Opedopy · 09-15-2008, 03:34 PM

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 · 09-15-2008, 04:29 PM

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

Just Zach · 09-15-2008, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '04 Rubicon

Link?

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

Part number is MST-03/LB

dpdsurf · 09-15-2008, 09:30 PM

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-S...2em118Q2el1247

09-14-2008, 12:36 AM	#1
dpdsurf Back in the WATER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 2,321	Mini LST Shocks work great I had some mini LST shocks from 3 racing laying around so I threw then on the Losi MRC. Nice improvement! 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. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

09-14-2008, 01:24 AM	#2
RCMFMaxxMan Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: back in Portland, OR Posts: 931	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! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

09-14-2008, 01:37 AM	#3
jdmstuff Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Torrance Posts: 115	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. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

09-14-2008, 03:10 PM	#5
RCMFMaxxMan Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: back in Portland, OR Posts: 931	cool deal. agreed about the stock articulation, but now it looks perfect! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

09-14-2008, 03:11 PM	#6
666 . Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rock chucking territory Posts: 9,518	Very nice!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

09-14-2008, 03:35 PM	#7
dieselfuel I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,716	awesome, ive got 2 sets of those laying around here.. now i just need a losi mini crawler. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

09-15-2008, 04:04 AM	#8
mann0mann Well then.... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,011	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 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

09-15-2008, 01:11 PM	#10
TattooKenny Who's your Daddy-0! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Augusta Posts: 5,054	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? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

09-15-2008, 01:55 PM	#12
TattooKenny Who's your Daddy-0! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Augusta Posts: 5,054	Sorry I meant "LST" not "TLT"...... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

09-15-2008, 02:14 PM	#13
Harley Throwing Grenades Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 16,257	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. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

09-15-2008, 02:18 PM	#14
Just Zach '08 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UTRCRC Posts: 5,557	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:-( Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

09-15-2008, 02:52 PM	#15
Mic Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 592	Bottom shock mount bolts are 2mm. I added 2mmx20mm in order to out board teh shocks on the axel. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

09-15-2008, 03:34 PM	#17
Opedopy Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Carson Posts: 193	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." Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

09-15-2008, 04:29 PM	#18
difflocker Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Glendora Posts: 463	I have a set lying around....now I need a MRC! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

09-15-2008, 09:30 PM	#20
dpdsurf Back in the WATER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 2,321	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-S...2em118Q2el1247 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

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