grinding down to the axle

[backone]

Anyone else grind down to the pivot cup on nose slides

[Lou Strux]

Makes one wonder, how dooz it still work?
Looks like it oughta pop right outta there!

[backone]

It still worked, maybe even lubed the ledge like those tensor slide plates. But I didn't want to keep skating it til it fell off and pitched me so just changed trucks

[djoekr]

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Thought my Indys were almost done, but this thread makes me hopeful that I'm able to get some more sessions out of them. The kingpin and the bolt are wearing down really hard, till the point where my bushings are squeezed together but I'm gonna ride 'em until they break.

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Yeah, or learn backside (or frontside) grinds, haha. The other side of the truck is relatively untouched.

Actually started learning those two days ago, but anything backside feels like I'm going to die. Right now I'm learning ollie to bs 50 and bs 180s to get used to the feeling of backside tricks but I'm having a hard time adjusting. Right now I only got bs nose and boardslides, so I'm trying to learn bs crooks as I've heard that they're similar to noseslides but they aren't really clicking for me.

[coldbrew]

Anyone else grind down to the pivot cup on nose slides

Yup, last pair of trucks (I'm a big noseslide variation guy) and then I finally just cracked through the baseplate.

[fs1/2cab]

I wanted to ride these 139 hollow forged a bit longer, but 8.25 decks feel too tippy for me with them and I will retire them. For some reason tippy setups cause ankle rolls in my experience.

[ok boomer]

^ looking nice brah

[fs1/2cab]

^ looking nice brah

I could say the same about your sig. Thanks mate. I think I will mount these truck at my wall to hold keys. 

[Easy Slider]

I hit the axle on my trusty standard 144 Indys today. I was just working on a clip on the slappy curb so I had to wax them down to get the clip.

I had them for 20 months only just slightly worn down but last month 4 or 5 intense slappy sessions on a hard ass curb that took their toll on them.

I am now debating whether I should upgrade to 149s as I skate 8.5 decks or get another pair of 144s. Also, should I get something fancy like hollows, titaniums. Or should I even consider trying some Lurpivs.

[RichardBarkley]

Top work man

[tuesday]

Just out of curiosity: I would assume that titanium axles take longer to break, than normal steel axles once you are actually down to the axle. (Like in the Titanium Indys or the Thunder Titanium Lights).  Can anyone report on this?

[STAH]

Just out of curiosity: I would assume that titanium axles take longer to break, than normal steel axles once you are actually down to the axle. (Like in the Titanium Indys or the Thunder Titanium Lights).  Can anyone report on this?

I think that's a safe thing to assume, based on those weird Theeve Titanium trucks with the hollowed out hangar that didn't even have an axle.
 

[manysnakes]

Just out of curiosity: I would assume that titanium axles take longer to break, than normal steel axles once you are actually down to the axle. (Like in the Titanium Indys or the Thunder Titanium Lights).  Can anyone report on this?

I’m nearly to axle on my 159s so I’ll let you know

[IUTSM]

I hit the axle on my trusty standard 144 Indys today. I was just working on a clip on the slappy curb so I had to wax them down to get the clip.

I had them for 20 months only just slightly worn down but last month 4 or 5 intense slappy sessions on a hard ass curb that took their toll on them.

I am now debating whether I should upgrade to 149s as I skate 8.5 decks or get another pair of 144s. Also, should I get something fancy like hollows, titaniums. Or should I even consider trying some Lurpivs.

159s will lock into slappies even nicer than 149s. I was a 149 guy for most of my skating life until I got some hollow 159s last year.

either way good work!

[Mbrimson88]

They sure do look good!

[EXTRA SPICY]

Just out of curiosity: I would assume that titanium axles take longer to break, than normal steel axles once you are actually down to the axle. (Like in the Titanium Indys or the Thunder Titanium Lights).  Can anyone report on this?

@tuesday

I went through a pair of the first titanium Indys and I will say the titanium axel felt super sticky to the point where I didn't even enjoy grinding on them. This is actually backed up in the density of the metals.
Titanium is around 4.5 g/cm3
Steel is around 8.05 g/cm3

So where it is lighter, once you hit the axel they scream to a halt. With that said, I loved those trucks up until they hit the axels.

[potpie]

Titanium on raw concrete sparks like crazy. Have fun!

[tuesday]

Thanks for your input, guys. Much appreciated.

[Lou Strux]

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Just out of curiosity: I would assume that titanium axles take longer to break, than normal steel axles once you are actually down to the axle. (Like in the Titanium Indys or the Thunder Titanium Lights).  Can anyone report on this?

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@tuesday

I went through a pair of the first titanium Indys and I will say the titanium axel felt super sticky to the point where I didn't even enjoy grinding on them. This is actually backed up in the density of the metals.
Titanium is around 4.5 g/cm3
Steel is around 8.05 g/cm3

So where it is lighter, once you hit the axel they scream to a halt. With that said, I loved those trucks up until they hit the axels.

To add to the topic, I absolutely love the grind on my trucks, once they’re well and proper “into” the axle.
For me, trucks are at their best when they’re on their last legs. Not to mention, my standard, cast, team issue Thunders now weigh less than even the lightest production truck available, thanks to all of the material that has been removed.
Worth noting though: Ive only ever run the standard steel axles, so I can’t comment on them titanium jawns.

[skunty]

sorry if it's already been mentioned, but has anyone noticed that when you grind on the axel it creates a kinda burning metal smell, but you don't get that smell at all when grinding on the hanger? Never heard that mentioned by anyone before, but this year I axeled my first pair and was surprised when I noticed it. Felt like I learned a cool secret.

[Easy Slider]

Grinding the axle sucks, the shrieking noise is unbearable. Only thinking about it gives me goosebumps.

[djoekr]

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Just out of curiosity: I would assume that titanium axles take longer to break, than normal steel axles once you are actually down to the axle. (Like in the Titanium Indys or the Thunder Titanium Lights).  Can anyone report on this?

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@tuesday

I went through a pair of the first titanium Indys and I will say the titanium axel felt super sticky to the point where I didn't even enjoy grinding on them. This is actually backed up in the density of the metals.
Titanium is around 4.5 g/cm3
Steel is around 8.05 g/cm3

So where it is lighter, once you hit the axel they scream to a halt. With that said, I loved those trucks up until they hit the axels.

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To add to the topic, I absolutely love the grind on my trucks, once they’re well and proper “into” the axle.
For me, trucks are at their best when they’re on their last legs. Not to mention, my standard, cast, team issue Thunders now weigh less than even the lightest production truck available, thanks to all of the material that has been removed.
Worth noting though: Ive only ever run the standard steel axles, so I can’t comment on them titanium jawns.

I feel the same, absolutely hate grinding new trucks and only after they are well worn I'll be able to grind at my maximum potential. New trucks stick way too hard on curbs and ledges for me.

[fs1/2cab]

@Easy Slider I am running 159s hollows on my big boy and the flipping can get tiring.

Looks like you grinded down some standard 144s.
Forged Hollow 149s will be 1.5mm shorter, which can help for flips and board feel.
I am on 144 Titanium since 2 months on my main board and these feel great.

If you don't care about flipping all day, go for 159 forged or titanium. Titanium are a bit more expensive, but also a bit lighter.

[Easy Slider]

@Easy Slider I am running 159s hollows on my big boy and the flipping can get tiring.

Looks like you grinded down some standard 144s.
Forged Hollow 149s will be 1.5mm shorter, which can help for flips and board feel.
I am on 144 Titanium since 2 months on my main board and these feel great.

If you don't care about flipping all day, go for 159 forged or titanium. Titanium are a bit more expensive, but also a bit lighter.

Thanks. I love flipping (even if I suck at it) so the 159s are no option. How is the wheelbite on the titaniums? I understand they are lwer than the standards.

[lilboosie]

i set these aside awhile back. now looking at them it looks like theres still some life left. i think i didnt want the axle to crack

[skunty]

look at these bad boys

[Lou Strux]

i set these aside awhile back. now looking at them it looks like theres still some life left. i think i didnt want the axle to crack

@lilboosie, those are just now getting into the good stuff!
Below are my current 149 Team Edition jawns. They grind concrete like the curb/ledge was made of ice, now that they’re into the steel axle.


Er’body feel free to send me your used Indy/Ace/Thunder trucks if’n you don’t like that extra slick grinding sensation. I’ll be happy to escort them that last mile to their grave for you.

[lilboosie]

damn those are almost evenly/equally worn down.

yea i swapped them for aces a couple years ago. the one black friday item ill buy is a deck for these. ill keep the aces on my 9in board.

[JamesNtheGntPch]

look at these bad boys

You got a skate spot in your cubicle?

[fs1/2cab]

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@Easy Slider I am running 159s hollows on my big boy and the flipping can get tiring.

Looks like you grinded down some standard 144s.
Forged Hollow 149s will be 1.5mm shorter, which can help for flips and board feel.
I am on 144 Titanium since 2 months on my main board and these feel great.

If you don't care about flipping all day, go for 159 forged or titanium. Titanium are a bit more expensive, but also a bit lighter.

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Thanks. I love flipping (even if I suck at it) so the 159s are no option. How is the wheelbite on the titaniums? I understand they are lwer than the standards.

Yeah titanium and forged are both 53.5 mm high and the wheelbase is around +3.15