- Brand: Losi
- Model number: Z-LOS-1844
- EAN: 0660132983970
- Product type: Sway Bar Tuning Kit
- Quantity: 3 sway bars included
- Sway bar sizes: 3.1mm, 3.3mm, 3.5mm
- Compatible with: Losi 1/8 LMT 2.0 Grave Digger 4X4 Solid Axle Monster Truck RTR (C-LOS04028T1)
- Compatible with: Losi 1/8 LMT 2.0 Grave Digger 4X4 Solid Axle Monster Truck RTR Bundle Pre-Owned (C-LOS04028T1U1)
- Compatible with: Losi 1/8 LMT 2.0 SonUva Digger 4X4 Solid Axle Monster Truck RTR (C-LOS04028T2)
- Vehicle scale: 1/8
- Vehicle type: Monster Truck
- Drive system: 4WD Solid Axle
Overview
The Losi Sway Bar Tuning Kit (3): LMT 2.0 is an essential upgrade and maintenance component for owners of the Losi 1/8 LMT 2.0 Grave Digger and SonUva Digger 4X4 solid axle monster trucks. Whether you're a seasoned RC enthusiast in the UK looking to fine-tune your monster truck's handling characteristics or a dedicated basher who wants to optimise suspension performance, this tuning kit provides the flexibility you need to dial in your vehicle's response on different terrain. Sway bars, also known as anti-roll bars or stabiliser bars, play a crucial role in controlling body roll during cornering and aggressive driving, making them one of the most important tuning variables in any RC truck setup.
This comprehensive tuning kit includes three different sway bar options, allowing you to experiment and find the perfect balance for your driving style and track conditions. For UK RC car enthusiasts looking to get the absolute best performance from their LMT 2.0 monster truck, understanding and adjusting sway bar stiffness is a fundamental skill. The kit comes from Losi, a manufacturer renowned for producing high-quality RC components that are built to last through intense bashing and competitive racing alike. By investing in this tuning kit, you're taking control of your vehicle's handling dynamics and unlocking its full potential.
Whether you're preparing your ready-to-run RC monster truck for weekend bashers sessions, competition racing, or simply want to explore how different suspension settings affect your truck's behaviour, this sway bar tuning kit is an indispensable addition to your RC spares collection. The ability to swap between different sway bar stiffnesses means you can instantly adapt to changing track conditions without requiring complex tools or technical expertise.
Key Features
- Three sway bar options included — This kit provides 3.1mm, 3.3mm, and 3.5mm sway bars, giving you three distinct tuning points to experiment with, which allows you to find the exact handling characteristics that suit your driving style and track conditions.
- Purpose-designed for LMT 2.0 platform — These sway bars are engineered specifically for the Losi 1/8 LMT 2.0 Grave Digger and SonUva Digger solid axle monster trucks, ensuring perfect fitment and compatibility with no modification required.
- Easy swap tuning solution — Rather than requiring permanent modifications or complex adjustments, you can quickly interchange sway bars between driving sessions to experiment with different handling responses and dial in the perfect setup for your specific needs.
- Improves cornering stability — Sway bars control the amount of body roll your monster truck experiences during aggressive cornering, allowing for more predictable handling and faster lap times when tuned correctly for your weight distribution and driving technique.
- Genuine Losi quality — As an official Losi component, these sway bars are manufactured to the same exacting standards as the vehicles they're designed for, ensuring durability and reliability through countless bashing sessions and competitive runs.
- Essential suspension tuning tool — Whether you're an experienced RC tuner making fine adjustments or a newer enthusiast learning how suspension geometry affects handling, this kit is fundamental to understanding and optimising your monster truck's performance characteristics.
Technical Performance
The Losi Sway Bar Tuning Kit represents a key component in the suspension tuning architecture of the LMT 2.0 platform. Sway bars, also referred to as anti-roll bars or stabiliser bars, work by resisting the body roll of your RC monster truck during cornering manoeuvres. The diameter of the sway bar directly influences how stiff or compliant the bar is — a thicker bar (3.5mm) provides more resistance to body roll and creates a stiffer, more stable platform, whilst a thinner bar (3.1mm) allows more roll and provides a softer, more compliant feel. This three-option kit covers a practical range of tuning possibilities that suit different driving styles, track conditions, and vehicle weight distributions. The engineering behind these components is straightforward but critical: as you corner and your truck's weight shifts, the sway bar resists that movement, keeping the chassis more level and maintaining tyre contact with the ground. This translates to improved traction, more predictable handling, and the ability to corner faster without the truck's body rolling excessively. For UK RC enthusiasts running their solid axle monster trucks on varied terrain — from smooth tarmac to rough terrain and everything in between — having the ability to quickly adjust sway bar stiffness is invaluable. The quality of Losi's manufacturing ensures these components will withstand the intense forces generated during hard acceleration, aggressive cornering, and high-speed bashing sessions without deforming or failing, maintaining consistent handling characteristics throughout your driving sessions.
What's in the Box
- 3.1mm sway bar
- 3.3mm sway bar
- 3.5mm sway bar
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Losi RC monster truck models is this sway bar kit compatible with? — This tuning kit is specifically designed for the Losi 1/8 LMT 2.0 range of solid axle monster trucks, including the Grave Digger 4X4 RTR model and the SonUva Digger 4X4 RTR model. If you own one of these ready-to-run monster trucks, these sway bars will fit perfectly without any modification required.
- What difference will changing sway bars make to my RC monster truck? — Sway bars directly control how much body roll your truck experiences during cornering and aggressive driving. A stiffer bar (like the 3.5mm option) will reduce body roll and make the truck feel more stable and planted, whilst a softer bar (like the 3.1mm option) will allow more roll and create a more compliant, forgiving feel. The middle 3.3mm option provides a balanced compromise. Your choice will depend on your driving style, track conditions, and personal preference.
- Do I need any special tools to change sway bars? — Whilst the source does not specify the exact tools required, sway bar changes are typically among the simplest suspension modifications on any RC vehicle. Most sway bar swaps require only standard RC tools, though we recommend consulting your LMT 2.0 manual or contacting our expert team at RC Model Shop for specific guidance on installation.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — Yes, this tuning kit is excellent for newer RC enthusiasts because it teaches you how suspension geometry affects handling without requiring permanent modifications or complex adjustments. You can simply try each sway bar option and immediately feel the difference in how your truck handles, making it a practical learning tool for understanding suspension tuning principles.
- What is a sway bar and why does it matter? — A sway bar, also called an anti-roll bar or stabiliser bar, resists body roll during cornering. When you turn sharply or drive aggressively, your truck's weight shifts to the outside, causing the body to roll. The sway bar opposes this roll, keeping the chassis more level, maintaining better tyre contact with the ground, and improving overall handling and traction. It's one of the most important tuning variables in any RC truck setup.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the LOS Sway Bar Tuning Kit (3): LMT 2.0 Z-LOS-1844 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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