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Haven't posted much since joining, you guys have already covered nearly all questions I've had. The truck was given to me and it's sat on the shelf for about a year since then, couldn't figure out if I wanted to convert it to buggy or keep it as a ST. Finally decided I'll keep it a ST and use it for some summer racing. The mission is to spend as little as possible, using parts from my tickle-trunk.

I've done the b4 top shaft/slipper update, also changed out all bushings for bearings (including tranny), and i have the newer style 3/16 axles (still using dog bones). I'll be using a shorty lipo w/ a 13.5t motor.

How are you guys mounting shorty's? I don't have the old battery cup for the truck so I'm looking at options for securing my lipo. The lipo is too big to fit in the rear bulkhead, so I'll just mount it ahead of the bulkhead. (Don't want to cut up the old girl)

So far, the only thing I'll have to buy is wheels/tires. Other than that I've spent $0 on restoring this truck, just by using parts I had laying around!

Found something that i hope will work. Battery posts from a b44 to hold the lipo down, then just snug it up with some foam spacers.

If it's a runner, I would suggest getting a rere battery cup, mounting it and putting a foam spacer behind the shorty. I would then run a B4 battery strap to keep it all in. I know it isn't $0, but I don't like to chance my lipo's flying out during a race. Here is a picture of my buggy, but my truck is done the same way.

Found some random battery posts in my tickle trunk. Used the stock screw holes and even had an extra battery strap kicking around. Used your advice and stuffed in some foam spacers. Still at $0, nice!

I want to pick up some different piston sets to play with this summer.

Do newer style pistons work on the older shocks? (obviously not big bores). Any machined pistons that fit as well?

yes, all of the standard shock pistons for rc10 should fit all of the shock bodies(except big bore as you said). The later shocks have teflon pistons, which result in a smoother shock operation. I would suggest going with those.

Almost ready for the racing this summer, just need some tires and I'm all set. (just have buggy tires mounted for now.

I'll be running a 13.5 at our outdoor track this year, just made up a little battery strap out of some carbon fiber I had laying around. Probably going to make a rear brace as well.



Also did a conversion to run my big bore springs from my buggies. Nice and smooth action with no rubbing on the shock body



What are options for shock towers? The stock ones feel too flexible to me...

I don't know but looks like you have the thicker stock towers. Don't be afarid to run them. Flex on these newer tracks seems to help. Qualified 3rd 2 weeks ago with mine and as about as stock as a T can be. Tires are the trick now-a-days.

Thanks for the heads up! I'll keep the towers on for now and get used to the truck first. I've had it for 3 years now and haven't driven it once, can't wait for the summer!!!!

So I finally bought some parts for the truck.
Rpm ballcups, shock caps with bleeder holes, and wheels

Will newer style tires fit on the old rims? I bought new style rims just in case, but last night I noticed the old rims are close to the same size as the newer ones. Still waiting on tires so I can't test fit them yet.