TLR Tuned LMT Build

[Curb Crawler]

Decided I needed a new long term project, so starting off with this kit and a AGFRC servo









One of the first thing I need is decent servo saver, I’ll probably go with a Vitavon one with a alloy steering links "thumbsup"

 

[Fallen]

Two parts that I've been really happy with:

The Vitavon Center Transmission case
The SSD axle case halves

You may not ending needing either. My stock axle housings kept letting debris inside due to flexing. And I had two center differential bearings fail which resulted in a melted stock transmission case.

The shocks you installed look pretty nice. Do those come with the kit?

 

[Curb Crawler]

Hi, I’ve seen a couple pics of the transmission melting, it may have even been your pics and yes the shocks are the kit ones, they are pretty much standard 1/8 buggy shocks. One part I was going to upgrade straight away was the steering link, also I want a different battery tray, I think the stock one looks nasty for a high end kit and think I can come up with something more in keeping of a high end kit

 

[Curb Crawler]

Here’s the wheels I’m going to run, JC Renegades on Aggressor rims, I’ve Rit dyed the centre caps. Also I’ve got the JC free 17mm hex conversion and faux beadlocks on the way, at the moment they just attach via a 8mm nut and a washer, the JC kit will be loads more secure

 

[Curb Crawler]

Wheels mounted up ��

 

[JatoTheRipper]

This thing is awesome. Looks like it will be a lot of fun. I still can't believe monster trucks have fallen out of popularity. They are the best bashers.

 

[Curb Crawler]

Yeah makes no sense, seeing how Exocage treats his they make brilliant bashers

 

[Curb Crawler]

The J Concepts 17mm hex conversion kit arrived

 

[Fallen]

I'll probably pick up a set of those. My wheel nuts always come loose.

 

[Curb Crawler]

I had the og LMT Roller and that was always losing it wheels with the Castle 1512 2650 I had in it. I’m not going anything that big this time though, think a Castle 1412 3200kv or a HH Puller Pro v2 2700 would be a good fit "thumbsup"

 

[Curb Crawler]

Worked out a RX box and ESC placement, I’m not sure the Copperhead will be staying tho, a MMX would be more suitable, I’ll be ordering the motor next week hopefully, a Castle 1412 3200kv with a 5mm shaft

 

[Curb Crawler]

Just ordered the motor, should be with me tomorrow

 

[TooOldForThis]

It's coming together! What are you gonna name this bad boy?

 

[Curb Crawler]

Not sure yet, but if I can find some suitable decals it’s going to the Slayer, after my favourite metal band 8)

 

[Curb Crawler]

Fitted a Hot Racing battery tray, the stock one was pretty crap and came across as a after thought to me





I still need to drill a couple holes at the rear, but I’ll hold off till the motor has arrived so don’t cause any issues with the angle of the tray. The battery tray is really meant for the RTR and that has different position holes in the shock towers

 

[Curb Crawler]

Motor arrived

 

[Curb Crawler]

Motor fitted

 

[Curb Crawler]

Body arrived, a JConcepts Ford 1989 F250

 

[Fallen]

Looks killer, even without paint. J Concepts really does MT bodies right. The good old F250 is a solid choice.

 

[Curb Crawler]

Love the way they add proper monster truck style arches to the bodies, saves having to do a horrible chop job