How does a converted LST2 work as a basher?

[R00ST]

Thanks for all the info everyone.

I was originally set on the slash as a DO-ALL vehicle (speed runs, offroad etc etc) but am worried its offroad ability is hampered by its lower COG and limited suspension travel (what makes it a great short-course or road carving vehicle).

Also, I was planning on throwing some beefy tires on but have heard anything above m2ks (and sometimes even m2k's or badlands) are killing driveshafts. I was planning on getting one and trying to do some mods to the arms/shafts to get another few MM's out of the suspension travel but sounds like its already tearing up driveshafts so increasing the output angle is only going to worsen things. Not to mention if I did decide to run cvds (which I heard break easily too) that severely limits suspension travel, almost less than stock in some cases.

Do you have a slash 4x4? It does sound like the perfect all purpose truck (minus heavy/rocky offroad as the ground clearance and suspension travel are just not there) but I am worried at the durability of the drive line at anything above 2s power.

[junkman]

I have all three, a slash 4x4, erevo, and a converted lst2. I normally treat my stuff pretty well, with the exception of the 4x4. I have beat the absolute t-total crap out of it, and still running strong. It has been a loner truck, skate park truck, just abused and have fun. I think I've broke 1 hub carrier, a couple shocks, and thats about it. It is pretty much bone stock, always ran on 3s. It does have a blitz body on it, it's wider and tougher and I think that has saved it a lot. It has sold probably 5 others ones just from the durability, and how it runs out of the box. The converted lst2, I have had no problems with since completion. Run it on 5s with mmm, and a medusa 36/80/2000. It is a big heavy truck, impresses the buddies with rolling backflips, guessing geared for around 40 or so. It has a ton of aftermarket stuff on it, rpm arms, carbon chassis, hard anod skids, anod shocks. I probably have more tied up in it than any other truck I have. I don't really "bash" it, and def cringe when it goes cartwheeling across the yard, but yet to break anything on it. I still like the e-revo, but really don't use it too much anymore. Run it on 4s, mmm, medusa 36/70/2200. It handles pretty well, much lighter than the lst, but I have broken some parts on it. A couple shafts, went through several diffs, but I don't shim them or anything, just pop them in, It is kind of a pain to change diff in, but a loosened slipper would probable work wonders. I guess it boils down to how much you want to spend really, you can get some serious money tied up in an lst when you figure $100 for mount and single speed, then a battery box. Its gonna take some good power and good batteries moreso than the others. Parts aren't as readily available, and are more costly as well.