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FINALLY won an LXT...few questions

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Hi all,

Well I've finally won myself an LXT: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160384883640&_trksid=p2761.l1259

As you can see, the left rear arm and possibly the inner arm mount seem to be broken. I'm going to run it so I'd like to put together a XX-Retro-Fit transmission for it, anyone have one lying around that's in raceable shape? I could use a bunch of spares to go with it too ;) Maybe a new body too.... Do the current Losi truck rims fit the LXT? I'll post a few before and after pics once I get it (in the proper forum of course).

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Shameless plug, but I have a NIP LXT body :wink:

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Not shameless at all! What other old bodies ya got that'd fit my new money pit, er, I mean, my new truck....?

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I have a set of used rear arms and unis.PM me if you need them.

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A broken rear like that may be an indication that the rear bulkhead may also have some damage.

If this is the case, buy some brass tube (k&s) to use as a bushing. There's a size that's just a little bit bigger the the 1/8 inch hinge pin. You'll only need about a 1/4 inch for each side. It can then be glued into place.

I've used this trick before during my "basement" racing phase where my buddies and I would easily go through a few sets of rear h-arms in one evening. The bulkheads were pricey ($7) back in the day...let alone on today's market.

Good luck on the project...

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The rear rims from the XXXT fit fine. For the front, the offset is wrong. Order a set of GTX/NXT front axles, and you can run XXXT front rims also. Be advised, the track width of the front is a touch wider than the rear after using the GTX axles. I was going to attempt to use the XXTCR rear hub carriers and bones to make the truck wider in the rear.

I have "sleeved" the rear hinge pin area in both the rear bulkhead and toe bar many times. Works like a charm!
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Cool, tons of good info there guys! I'm starting up a Word document as we speak to keep track of the info ;)

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Could one of you cool mod-like dudes move this thread into the Losi section for me? Thanks! :mrgreen:

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You're my favourite lexan-fetish-having mod on this board Jay, thanks!

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As promised...
Attachments
LXT Rear End 1 small.jpg
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LXT Front End 1 small.jpg
LXT Front End 2 small.jpg
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BONUS!
BONUS!
DOUBLE BONUS!
DOUBLE BONUS!
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These don't belong to this truck, anyone in need?
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These don't belong to this truck, anyone in need?
These don't belong to this truck, anyone in need?
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Pleasant surprise, A&L Power Clutch!
Pleasant surprise, A&L Power Clutch!
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Wow,nice find...lots of cleaning ahead of you have fun there a blast to built..
ill try to post pict of mine if i get around to it.good luck

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cyberded wrote:Wow,nice find...lots of cleaning ahead of you have fun there a blast to built..
ill try to post pict of mine if i get around to it.good luck
Thanks! It's dirty but as far as I can tell, it's also not really sloppy or beat up.

The A&L Power Clutch was a SWEET surprise, there was no mention of a slipper in the auction although the slipper gear cover *could* have been a tell tale sign... Anyhow, The only thing I need to make it whole is a new right rear arm and a rear inner arm mount. The rear bulkhead is intact along with the front upper chassis brace.

The disassembly has left me with a few questions:

The diff gear: are they normally a reddish colour and not a dark gray like the rest of the gears?

Are there universals available to replace the sliders?

Is the steering servo just taped/shoe-goo'd in place or do I have a one-off chassis with no servo mounting holes? :roll:

I'm sure once I get it more torn apart and cleaned up I'll have some more questions and definitely more pics. THanks guys!

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