I decided to try some stiffer shock springs since the 5ive-T front springs are only slightly larger than the RC-Raven springs:
They may end up being too stiff (11.6lb) - we'll see - but they fit on the LST shocks without modification:
I'm also working on some side guards that will attach to the bottom of the chassis and cover the gap between chassis and body - I'll be able to velcro the sides of the body to these: