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Title: uneven trucks or whatever
Post by: WTFSoCaT on January 19, 2013, 03:19:28 PM

I'm riding Thunders right now and i've had them for a while and for some reason only three of my wheels will touch the ground. anyone know the cause so when i get new trucks this won't happen again?

Title: Re: uneven trucks or whatever
Post by: Homeless Prostitute on January 19, 2013, 03:20:32 PM

get bones bushings.

Title: Re: uneven trucks or whatever
Post by: Noble Experiment on January 21, 2013, 05:57:59 PM

Quote from: Homeless Prostitute on January 19, 2013, 03:20:32 PM

get bones bushings.

This.
And also, how tight do you ride your trucks? Loosening them up might solve the problem.

Title: Re: uneven trucks or whatever
Post by: WTFSoCaT on January 21, 2013, 06:43:33 PM

Quote from: Noble Experiment on January 21, 2013, 05:57:59 PM

Quote from: Homeless Prostitute on January 19, 2013, 03:20:32 PM

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get bones bushings.

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This.
And also, how tight do you ride your trucks? Loosening them up might solve the problem.

i've been intending to get Bones bushings.
i loosened my trucks up and they're still uneven. ones hanger is shaved down more than the other so i figured that might be it but wasn't sure so i came here. if getting new bushings doesn't solve it then i'm just never riding Thunders again

Title: Re: uneven trucks or whatever
Post by: brokenheadphone on January 22, 2013, 02:04:29 PM

Try replacing the bushings and the pivot cups. If you prefer tighter trucks, buy harder bushings instead of cranking them down (overtightening the kingpin and squash and irretrievably deform bushings). Besides Bones, there are tons of other bushing options as well. Maybe try a few and see what works best for you.

If that doesn't solve the problem, take off your wheels and check to make sure you don't have a bent axle. Maybe this isn't a super common problem, but it can and does happen.

Title: Re: uneven trucks or whatever
Post by: dillanharp on January 22, 2013, 04:03:08 PM

All trucks do this.

Title: Re: uneven trucks or whatever
Post by: pica on January 23, 2013, 12:13:38 PM

sounds like you ride a warped board.

Title: Re: uneven trucks or whatever
Post by: WTFSoCaT on January 23, 2013, 09:57:04 PM

i'm riding a brand new board. i'm positive it's the trucks because one is a bit wonky than the other but the bushings are completely fucked so i was thinking that could be it, too so i came here for opinions.
I'm just gonna get some Bones bushings and if that doesn't help i'll just not buy pre-owned Thunders again.

thanks for all the help responses though