What does it take to piece together one of those massive machines that fly through stadiums? Team Throttle Monster just gave fans a peek behind the curtain, launching a new video series documenting the complete build of their next Monster Jam truck. This is just Part 1, covering the very first steps from planning to receiving a fresh chassis.

The team decided it was time to replace an older “Metal Shop” chassis that, according to Paul Jensen, experienced ongoing problems and fatigue. “We decided we’re going to replace it [and] build a new Eddie Micah chassis,” he stated in the video. This marks the team’s seventh build using an Eddie Micah frame, a design they’ve “found to be really durable” for the demanding world of Monster Jam.

With the new chassis ordered, the first episode detailed the initial planning stages before the assembly can begin. Crew members Alex and Zach started compiling detailed parts lists, cross-referencing previous builds, and checking the team’s extensive existing inventory.

“My wife always tells me she thinks I’m a parts hoarder, so I’m sure there’s lots of stuff out there,” Paul joked. Alex, drawing on his experience of having “built eight monster trucks in my time here,” prepared to weld necessary custom tabs and brackets onto the bare chassis for the team’s specific component layout. Electrical system planning and routing also commenced early in the process.

Paul Jensen, with 25 years in the business, offered insight into the demanding reality behind the scenes. While starting a new build is exciting, it adds a bit of pressure.”We still have eight trucks out on tour right now,” he explained, “So every single weekend, I have all the breakage from eight trucks… My Mondays and Tuesdays are full of gathering parts… shipping parts, making sure these guys have what they need.”

He described managing logistics, finances (“dumped millions… into these monster trucks”), and constant problem-solving as a “huge stressor,” balanced only by the reward of seeing the “magnificent machine” complete and competing.

A key early step involved purchasing a chassis for the foundation of the truck. The video showed the frame arriving at Silverline Finishing in Ogden, Utah, where it underwent sandblasting followed by durable powder coating.

The team also dropped off 12 monster truck wheels for the same treatment. Later, the freshly coated chassis returned to Throttle Monster headquarters, looking sharp and ready for the build-up process to begin truly.

Paul emphasized the importance of the chassis structure itself. “Geometry is what makes a monster truck chassis very strong,” he noted, explaining how the network of tubes creates a safety cage designed to withstand 40-foot jumps, rollovers, and hard impacts. The series promises to follow the entire journey as the team transforms the roughly 3,000-pound frame into a finished 12,000-pound Monster Jam competitor.

What do people think about the initial steps shown by Team Throttle Monster for constructing a new Monster Jam truck? Are there any additional tips, recommendations, or feedback viewers might offer the team as they move forward with this big project? Share your thoughts on off-road builds of this scale!