Originally Posted by
BrettL
The first LST wasn't 17mm. After the LST2 came out, they made a conversion kit to make it a LST2. This included truggy wheels and 17mm hex hubs and several other parts.
The first LST and Aftershock had 14mm hexes. The LST2 and all the newer trucks had/have 20mm hexes. For 17mm you need new hexes - most 17mm buggy hexes will do. And some shims.
That though is going from an LST2. If it's that simple with the Aftershock/LST 1 I can't say.
If you can track down the LST2 conversion kit for a deal, do it. Much beefier parts. Then convert to 17mm.
It's in any case definitely adviseable to convert to 17mm. 14mm is too small, and with 17mm you have way more tire/wheel options.
As for LST parts, ebay, forums, Facebook, etc. Just gotta' search.. Maybe even buy some used roller if you find a deal on one.
Go to the Monster Truck section and ask in some of the LST threads - even electric.
The Mach .26 was a good engine. Make sure you have the good pipe from the LST2 and a well-shimmed aluminum clutch.