Right now that is all I have. Thanks for responding! Having knowledgeable people reply to questions really sets you guys apart from the rest!

Thank you very much and glad you liked the video. That was a fun place to crawl. Wish we had more time that day.--Matt Higgins

It's a great choice. You'll have a tremendous amount of fun going off-road with this Axial model. Plus, there is a huge selection of hop-up and aftermarket parts available.--Matt Higgins

awesome.. looking forward having this one... eventually..

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BUYING THIS!! I REALLY NEEDED A REVIEW ON THIS!

Thanks for the advice. I definately feel better seeing how you felt about it

AWESOME! Enjoy it!--Matt Higgins

Great work as always Matt. Really liking the look of this version. I imagine its the old Honcho wheelbase? We have to wait till Jan 13 here in the UK to see these :-( gives time to save up. Thanks for your time and sharing with us.

Thanks, Brandon. Good luck and have fun!--Matt Higgins

Great review, wonderful footage, perfect crawl spot. I will be getting this sometime next year. I need to find a top for it though, rag top or hard top, and a little driver. I know a top will hurt performance a bit, but I'll just add some weight down low to balance it out. It just doesn't look right with no top in Utah winter.

Our pleasure. Enjoy the hobby!--Matt Higgins

Great question. All testing was done with the battery in the stock location.--Matt Higgins, RC Truck Stop

Love to hear about RC as a family activity. It really is a great hobby for parents and kids. Thanks for watching and commenting. I too prefer venting as opposed to sealed tires.--Matt Higgins

Our pleasure!

Thanks! That's what I thought. I am building one in December.

As always excellent review!

Thank you very much. You have been very helpful and I appreciate that very much!

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. Your wife will love it.--Matt Higgins

Thank you.--Matt Higgins

You'll love it. If you're running for fun, all I would be in any sort of rush to upgrade are the steering knuckles. The included tires are fine, but most guys switch them out if they are entering competitions. I am really liking the Pit Bull 1.9 tires. You can check out a review of them at RC Truck Stop. I also recommend high clearance knuckles and CVD axles for strength and extra turning.--Matt Higgins

Your questions are great, so no worries. While the battery plug is anything but large, the one used in this and most other hobby-grade RC vehicles that use this style of plug is the large size.--Matt Higgins

Great question. The cages does, indeed, come with the Jeep.--Matt Higgins

mostly for fun .....thanks again for the recomendation (upgrades)

We'll check them out. Thanks for watching RC Truck Stop's videos.--Matt Higgins, RC Truck Stop

Thank you. You are 100% correct, the wheelbase is the same as the RTR Honcho. Thanks again for watching and commenting.--Matt Higgins

Yes, it comes with a Tamiya plug. Only Axial's Vanguard system uses a Deans Ultra Plug. The Tamiya plug is easy to change.--Matt Higgins, RC Truck Stop

They are pretty good tires. I have found them to be better on rocks than on loose dirt climbs.--Matt Higgins, RC Truck Stop

The stock setup is fairly soft. Articulation is limited by spacers on the shock shafts that limit how much the shocks can be compressed. Having the articulation actually helps performance.--Matt Higgins

Glad you found the video. make sure check out the full review at RC Truck Stop.--Matt Higgins

The Wraith and Ridgecrest are actually very similar in performance out of the box--they use the same axles and transmission. With 2.2 sized tires they both can take on larger obstacles, in general, than the Jeep and other SCX10 vehicles. That said, the Jeep is very appealing because it so closely resembles the real thing. Basically and to answer your question, I don't think you can go wrong with any of the three trucks you mention.--Matt Higgins

ooh gotcha, still looks like a fun car, nice videos man keep them going :)

I recommend a 2S (7.4 volt) pack in the 2000 to 5000mAh range. 5000mAh packs are nice for the tremendous amount of runtime they provide crawlers, but they also add weight in a place in your crawler that raises the center of gravity. So, bigger isn't always better when it comes to capacity. Duratrax makes a 4000mAh hard cased pack that is a good compromise. Also, while that pack is hard cased, I'm not sure you have to get 100% on having hard case in a crawler like the SCX10.--Matt Higgins

That is a great question. I recommend a 2S (2-cell) LiPo and, of course, a LiPo-compatible charger. A pack with a capacity of around 3000mAh will provide substantial runtime, but not be needlessly heavy. I use a MaxAmps battery because they are waterproof, but there are many great brands. Thanks for watching the video and please let me know if you have any other questions.--Matt Higgins

Well, I hope they get it soon. It's too bad it costs more. When you get it, enjoy it!!!--Matt Higgins

Good luck! You may want to get a spare change jar as a backup plan. Thanks for watching and I hope you get one!--Matt Higgins

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. Glad you like the contact. I hope you get a chance to check out the RC Truck Stop main site.--Matt Higgins, RC Truck Stop

Yes, all parts are interchangeable.--Matt Higgins

They are molded composite plastic. Thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment. Please check out the full article at RC Truck Stop. Lots of details in the article.--Matt Higgins

Well, you're in luck. We love questions! The Axial RTR includes what is often called the "Tamiya plug." This plug works fine and was the industry, but the connectors inside the plug wear to a loose fit with a lot of use and the plug is not ideal for high volt applications (not the case here). I immediately upgraded to a Deans Ultra Plug.--Matt Higgins

clear on that now...thanks matt...I think I gonna go with this Jeep....any heads-up?....

I recommend Deans Ultra Plugs. This means you will have to replace the connector if you go with an Axial RTR vehicle.--Matt Higgins

Nice man awesome you got 1 that means there released and can be bought... So this rtr doesn't come with a led kit on it that is bogus of axial to do because rtr always came with all electronics including leds oh well it is still awesome I just wish they would release a kit version I would rather to build it myself to paint it the color I would like it to be but maybe they will in a few months I'm gonna contact them n see ..

No, the RTR Axial vehicles uses a Tamiya connector. I would suggest swapping that for a Deans Ultra Plug and buying a LiPo with the same. The Tamiya plug is okay for light duty use, but should probably be replaced when switching to LiPo.--Matt Higgins

They're less aggressive, but taller and the compound is Axial's softest. So, they work well.

These look neat...I'll simply have to waterproof the bearings before I hit the water. I had a Honcho and it was a blast...the fastest motor I would choose is an Axial 20 turn modified. I don't believe the ESC was designed for much faster motors. Thumbs up tahnks

thank you so much Matt.. but it's not yet available here in Indonesia at the moment.. the ones that are on the market are the Dingo & Honco version, I guess I have to wait for it to be available.. then the price would be a bit over average, counting the tax and other stuff.. heheheee

That's an option. Keep in mind that coating electronics with epoxy or a compound like Plasti Dip does cause them to retain heat. It also completely voids any warranties. Not saying that it's not worth doing, but you need to know what you're getting into.--Matt Higgins, RC Truck Stop

Thanks for watching and for the great comment.--Matt Higgins

The easy answer is yes you can. Many people run Traxxas electronics in their crawlers for a variety of reasons. Give it a shot and just watch the motor and speed control temps. If it seems to run too hot, check the gearing.--Matt Higgins

It's not hard at all. Axial's instructions are among the best in the hobby. It's a fun build.--Matt Higgins, RC Truck Stop

Overheating could be the problem, but the comm that the brushes spin on could be worn out causing the brushes to wear down quickly.--Matt Higgins

Markus, please check out the full review at RC Truck Stop. At RC Truck Stop we always talk about the good and the bad. Again, go to the RC Truck Stop main site.--Matt Higgins

I'm not sure I follow what you mean. The gear mesh is set from the factory as the vehicle is a RTR (ready to run). That said, a prebuilt RTR vehicle's gear mesh could be off, but this vehicle happens to have the gear mesh set correctly. Thank you for watching and commenting, jessiahrobin. I hope you like the videos and watch more. Please also check out RC Truck Stop's website.--Matt Higgins

Hi, Jacob. I do not know if they have been released yet. This is a review media sample. Yes, no LED kit in this version. When you contact Axial, let them know you saw the RC Truck Stop review. Thanks for watching and commenting.--Matt Higgins

My bad. I didn't understand your question. Yes, I have built many Axial SCX10s.--Matt Higgins, RC Truck Stop

Thanks for watching and comment, waw0678. Hope you get it sooner than later.--Matt Higgins

OMG, the JEEP is on its way here. What have I done?.

Great question, but in my opinion, it's a bit of an unfair comparison as the Jeep in this video and review is a scale vehicle and has smaller 1.9 tires and the Ridgecrest is a 2.2 crawler with significantly larger and more aggressive tires. But to answer your question, in the right hands, the Ridgecrest would be more capable. I am sure a good driver--really working to avoid getting hung up--could go just about anywhere a Ridgecrest could go. Thanks for watching!--Matt Higgins

It depends on driving style and terrain, but runtime will be great.--Matt Higgins

Absolutely. You'll love it. Check out the full review at the RC Truck Stop main site.--Matt Higgins

This is a review of the RTR version. Check out the full article at RC Truck Stop.--Matt Higgins, RC Truck Stop

DEAR SANTA: I have been a GOOD boy. Jonny wants one of these!!!!

Take the esc out of the case and do the same with the reviver and spray with plasti dip and wala its water proof

No worries. I really hope you like the full review. We believe our reviews are the best you can find online or in print. Thanks for watching and commenting.--Matt Higgins

Building a soft top would be awesome and pretty doable. I bet a full top is on the way from someone.--Matt Higgins

This vehicle is a SCX10. please check out the full review at RC Truck Stop. Click on Reviews and find the one for this vehicle. You'll find lot of helpful information to go along with this video. Assuming you're getting the gear mesh right when installing the motor, it's sounds like you may have a bad motor.I would start there. Good luck and thanks for subscribing.--Matt Higgins

No, it is not completely waterproof. It is pretty well protected and can certainly handle most off-road situations. Check out the review at RC Truck Stop for more information.--Matt Higgins, RC Truck Stop

My pleasure. Please feel free to ask any questions.--Matt Higgins

thanks matt...actually my thoughs are on these 3 axial vehicles...the jeep, the wraith and the ridgecrest....do you think I'll go OK with any one of these 3?........

Do you mean that the RTR ver (jeep) use dean connectors?...

Very true and good pint. You get a lot for your money these days.

This would be my first crawler would u recommend this jeep

what type of batt connectors.....deans/xt60 etc?....

My question is have you ever built one???

how r the new tires compared to the ripsaws

emm..I wonder if the RTR and KIT ver parts are swappable?

Savin up and wanting to start rc's. but what do u think about this being a beiginners choice because im thinking of choosing this one :)

I actually just had another question, which plug should the battery have?

what would be the proper lipo for this one?

Under $400 and close to $380 at most places. Make sure you check out the full review at RC Truck Stop.--Matt Higgins

nice video r the bumbers metal or plastic

And my other brushed motor goes through brushes in about 5 runs... Could this be caused by over heating?

I did not build it. It comes fully assembled.--Matt Higgins, RC Truck Stop

I am wondering what battery you recommend putting in this RC, would you be able to tell me? I am seriously considering getting this RC and it will be my first one.

I have tried a different motor but it only makes a little difference and I have greased my differential and tried alot but nothing seems to work! Any other suggestions?

Is the stock rubicon waterproof

with a 2200mah, how much crawling-time can we get?

Did u build onenho

This car has waterproof ?

Can i put a traxxas motor in it i like fast

Sorry I got a little mad but how hard is it to build? Harder than a b4.1?

Is this better than the scx10 because I don't have alot of money and I want to get into the scaling and crawling stuff. I am also having a problem with my ecx torment. Without the motor in the car it rolls really good because it's on bearings and when I put the motor in in barely goes a foot and my motor gets too hot to touch in under 1 min! Any help thanks I subscribed! :)

is it water proof?

Hey In terms of capability, is this or the AX-10 Ridgecrest more capable?

Um how much?

Nice, the tires look really sticky.

*did you build one though?*

Did u build it or rtr?

I'm sorry, I have one more question. I feel like such a noobie and I hope all of these questions aren't annoying you. But is it the Tamiya large female or small female that comes stock? Once again, I'm really sorry about all the questions.

and that is the best tou could do on the gear mesh...errrr....errrrrr