Building a Monster Truck (Part 2) – Axles, Shocks & Suspension Explained

“Ever wondered how a monster truck survives massive jumps? Watch.” Welcome back to Part 2 of our Building a Monster Truck series with Paul Jensen, owner of Team Throttle Monster. In this episode, Paul takes you deep into the engineering and assembly of monster truck axles and shocks. These components aren’t just big — they’re massive, purpose-built pieces of machinery designed to handle decades of abuse from racing, jumping, and freestyle carnage. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • The anatomy of a monster truck axle assembly • How these axles are engineered for strength & durability • Shock absorber design and how they’re tuned for racing & stunts • Why these parts weigh hundreds of pounds and are built to last Whether you’re a hardcore monster truck fan or just curious about the mechanics behind extreme motorsports, this episode will give you a whole new appreciation for the engineering that makes these machines unstoppable. #MonsterTruck #TeamThrottleMonster #PaulJensen #MonsterJam #AxleAssembly #Suspension #MotorsportsEngineering #BuildingAMonsterTruck