Traxxas Summit LT

[Schs2013]

Looks nice.
Not sure i see the point of a LT summit? can someone explain what the difference is? i noticed shorter A-arms from slayer, smaller 2.2" size whel and tire am i missing anything else

 

[CarLo]

Looks nice.
Not sure i see the point of a LT summit? can someone explain what the difference is? i noticed shorter A-arms from slayer, smaller 2.2" size whel and tire am i missing anything else

That's pretty much it, I built one as well. I honestly hate how wide the summits are, hated lugging it around. With this set up it’s more narrow and can fit in many places the summit cannot. However, with it being this narrow, it does have a tendency to roll over, no matter how much you adjust the suspension. The placement of the motor which creates a high center of gravity makes it impossible to perform like a race truck. But I didn’t build this to race, just to bash around and when I happen to get stuck, I lock the differentials and get myself out of the situation. Sometimes I feel like going on adventures and throw it in low gear and lock the differentials when its needed. This truck has to be my favorite out of all my RC’s. It’s a jack of all trades, but master of nothing.
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[Schs2013]

nice bug body on that summit. was considering doing this with my topkick build I'm doing but keeping the 40series tires or would that rub the chassis?

 

[CarLo]

nice bug body on that summit. was considering doing this with my topkick build I'm doing but keeping the 40series tires or would that rub the chassis?

yes, that would definitely rub on the chassis. Which is why I have narrow 2.2 wheels.

 

[Schs2013]

CarLo thank you for the insight. has peen very helpful

 

[CarLo]

CarLo thank you for the insight. has peen very helpful

no problem, you should try it out if you get bored of the stock setup. I wouldn't ever go back to the stock setup as this is much more fun to toy around and lug around. It has helped me liquidate the rc's i have because this setup can pretty much do it all, and i dont mind it not being the best, but doing it all is good enough for me!

 

[Schs2013]

no problem, you should try it out if you get bored of the stock setup. I wouldn't ever go back to the stock setup as this is much more fun to toy around and lug around. It has helped me liquidate the rc's i have because this setup can pretty much do it all, and i dont mind it not being the best, but doing it all is good enough for me!

I will be trying it just not sure i can get all the parts the hexs seem to be a issue ill be facing and i may try some of the 2.8 size tires i have to see how they work since all my 2.2's are used

 

[Schs2013]

LT parts have arrived

 

[CarLo]

Anyone still running these?