MONSTER TRUCKS
“The chassis and frame are mounted high above the wheels, making it easier to traverse over large objects”
The phenomenon of monster trucking is a relatively new one. American 4x4 enthusiast Bob Chandler is credited with creating the first monster truck in 1974 when he raised the suspension on his Ford F-250 pickup truck and fitted it with immense 122-centimetre tyres. He then attempted to traverse over two scrap cars in the vehicle, and was surprised at just how easily the truck accomplished the task. A legend was duly born.
Bigfoot 1, as it became known, was in fact a stock pickup truck, with a beefier frame and engine later added to complement the changes in ride height and
