About This File
Bob & Marilyn Chandler's BIGFOOT #4, built in the summer of 1984, debuted at the New Orleans Superdome in 1985. It was the first monster truck to use planetary axles and the first to perform a wheel-standing sled pull. Late in the summer of 1990, John Piant took #4 for one of the most spectacular rides of either his or the truck’s career in Nashville during the famed “BIGFOOT Bash”. Running hard to keep up with the more advanced trucks in the field, it ended up landing on top of the concrete dividing wall between the lanes of competition, virtually destroying the entire suspension and drive-train of the truck in what is arguably one of the most destructive non-rollover incidents in the history of the sport. Although BIGFOOT #4 was in a near constant state of evolution, in some ways the wreck ensured the prolonged service life of #4. The crew at BIGFOOT immediately set upon repairing the legend, specifically the frame and cross members. New wheels, an entirely new suspension, and at least one completely new axle had to be fabricated for the wounded warrior. Rather than adhering to convention, the team eschewed the traditional leaf spring suspension logic and set about creating a “hybrid” suspension that would incorporate more of the nitrogen shock technology. (Learn more about the Legendary Bigfoot 4 here) - View Graphic Timeline
This Hybrid Bigfoot 4 is where this Replica Pack begins.
The Trucks
Includes all known 1990 to Present Bigfoot 4 variations...
Bigfoot
1990 - Racer
1990 - Bodyless
1992 - Racer w/ Aeronose Body
1994 - Racer w/ Aeronose Body. Bugcatcher Installed on BF4.
1995 - Lightning Bolt w/ Aeronose Body
1997 - Lightning Bolt w/ 1998 F-150 Body
1998 - Lightning Bolt w/ 1998 F-150 Body (slight body mods)
2003 - Restoration, back to 1990 style
1989 - (Custom) Classic Bigfoot paint, unfortunately never run w/ this hybrid chassis.
Snake Bite
1991 - Red
1991 - Red w/ Red Rims
1991 - Red w/ White Rims
1992 - Red w/ Hotwheels Livery
1994 - Red w/ Bugcatcher
1998 - Green
1991 - (Custom) Hotwheels Transition paint. Never used, was Toy only.
Firestone
1998 - Long Jump
1999 - Firestone Wilderness
2000 - Firestone Red/Blue
2002 - Firestone Destination
2005 - 30th Anniversary
Other
2006 - Massive Machine (Bigfoot 4 Sold)
1996 - Hollywood Hogan
Commands
- Equipped with rear steer.
- Press "W" to change Differential options.
- A hitch node is included in the node-beam, so that it can be used with the pulling sled. The hitch node is located on the the back of the frame (node 56). To use with a pulling sled, use the mouse to drag the chain on the pulling sled to the hitch node (press "K" to show the nodes if needed), then press "L" to lock the chain to the hitch. When finished, press "L" again to unlock the hitch.
Beta Testers
Huge thanks to the Beta testers in the Retro Monsters Discord!
- @CIDRA racer (aka mimimooch256)
- @JackMProductions
- @Just Grayson
- @Otter.the.saves (aka Mr.Freeze)
- @DiggerFan
Build Credits
- @DiggerFan - Base Node Beam, Interior & Exterior Props, Wheels/Rims, Axel, Leaf Springs, Knuckles, Carburetors, Transfer Case, Steering & Suspension.
- @Wambo - 1991 F-150 Body, Aeronose front clip, Engine Props, Transmission
- @Swegliner849 - 1998 F-150 Body, Snake Bite Body, F250 Body
- @rockgod88 - F250 Body
- @Andrew - Hollywood Hogan Body
- @Edy - Hollywood Hogan Paint
- @bulldozer attack - Hollywood Hogan/30thAnniversary/Massive Machine Paint
- @Just Grayson - Massive Machine Paint & general painting advise and assistance.
- @txrcrider - Firestone Wilderness Paint
- Tsunami23/Tom - Firestone Destination, 2000 Firestone Paint
- ibnulaffan - Red Snake Bite Paint
- @JackMProductions - All truck sounds
- @WorpeX - Everything else
Let me know if I missed anyone in the credits and I can add them in.
Other
This truck was designed as a stand-alone addition to the LF4 Leafer Pack.
If I missed anyone in the credits, let me know and I'll update.
If you like the truck or have issues, please leave a review or a comment below!
Thanks and enjoy!