How to: put LST shocks on you're savage without the LST conversion

[Mickey]

how do you find the cen wheels work for you hop

 

[HopIt]

Well they're obviously heavier than alot of other wheel/tyre combos, but the tyres are low profile and have strong side walls, so they handle pretty good. The downside is they are slow to get going, so you loose some acceleration. The upside is the extra top end you get once your up to speed. You can hear those tyres coming down the road from along way off !

 

[Samrsnow]

New pics and new parts list posted now.

 

[flash]

I'm bidding on some LST shocks for my Savage X 4.6 right now. So once I have them (fingers crossed) do I only need the top braces from IRC or do I also need the bits that go on the a-arms? I'm running the x a-arms that come on the sav x 4.6. Also I have a set of 1/2 offset maximizers on order so should have the turning clearance I hope.

IRC have these X arm shock mounts. Are they really needed or will a longer bolt be enough?
http://www.innovative-rc.com/produc...d=291&osCsid=7501f90a00a2845489c34ff4168db1aa

 

[Samrsnow]

IMO you need nothing more than 4 washers behind each of the shocks.

And IRC's customer service stinks big time nowadays so i would not recommend buying from them.

Good luck in you're quest of getting you're LST shocks.

 

[turboit]

Anyone using the flm upper shock standoffs?

 

[whipnet]

Anyone using the flm upper shock standoffs?

I am Turboit, but if you have a complicated question, you might want to start a new thread.

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[609savage]

yeah turboit I'm using the flm standoffs...
flash , u need to get some washers or they are like collars about 1/4" long and u put them on the shock to the arm..i don't reccomend getting the irc savy x arm adapters cause it makes the shock sit way to close to the chassis and the truck doesn't ride right..

 

[MattP]

I have a complete set of 4 plastic lst shocks that I'm not using. If anyone would want them let me know.

 

[hockeyizlife94]

ya after reading this alot of people may be kicking themselves for investing all the money into the conversion kit but time will tell so keep us posted!!!

nah I'm good with mine. it doesnt look right at all...

 

[russ722]

can anyone confirm that i can use the lst shocks without the conversion kit ?

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

Yes you can, but they are at a pretty deep angle. That may cause some issues. You will also need to run offset rims. They will not fit with 0 offset rims. It's also better to buy the standoffs for these.

 

[russ722]

ok thanks for the heads up.