Revenge of the nitro conversion; the Muggy is resentfull at being stripped of its nitro-hood, so will kill any esc that is mounted onto its chassis....
Sounds like my revo was. I think it has finally come to terms with it.
i'm in old bridge; pretty far from lodi. I do know a guy in edison though, who's also on this board. I may reach out to him if the next attempt fails.
Would not be a bad idea to have someone else look at the truck given all the issue you are having. a second set of eyes tends to be helpful when you get stuck, can clear the tunnel vision...