Course build, Ants and a Smoked Motor | Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Run | Axial SCX10 3 on 1.55 Wheels

So I went to my local trail with the Jeep Gladiator and put some work building new lines. Had to clear piles of dry leaves and sticks and find rocks to build lines. I overturned a slab and unfortunately disturbed ants under it, they were huge glad I didnt get bit! So I spent most time testing the course with the jeep (unrecorded) then began driving and filming. Halfway I noticed loss of power and smelled something burning, found the motor was smoking. I let it cool down and ran it again. The motor has been abused for nearly two years now, I got a spare Axial 45T which I will replace it with.

This run was fun but challenging, which I like. The long wheelbase of the Gladiator really does help despite having smaller wheels and tires.

Let me know what you think of the video!

Cheers!
Jono

Rig:
Axial SCX10 3 Jeep Gladiator
Treal heavy 1.55 wheels
General rubber tires 1.55
Club 5 fender deletes
Ali express brass diff covers
Stock electronics and suspension