Author Topic: New Thunders with standard downlow kingpin? (Read 10407 times)

fulfillthedream · « **Reply #30 on:** December 31, 2020, 09:47:17 PM »

Quote from: 256 Ply on December 31, 2020, 05:27:12 PM

Thunder's new baseplate cavity will now secure a locknut for inverted kingpins, so no more spinning.

yeah the newer thunders have these baseplates opposed to the square one from before.

TheLowerBack · « **Reply #31 on:** December 31, 2020, 10:17:12 PM »

I’ve been holding out on switching to Venture hoping that they’ll be running DL’s next drop.

Idk · « **Reply #32 on:** January 02, 2021, 07:00:16 AM »

Quote from: fulfillthedream on December 31, 2020, 09:47:17 PM

Quote from: 256 Ply on December 31, 2020, 05:27:12 PM
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Thunder's new baseplate cavity will now secure a locknut for inverted kingpins, so no more spinning.
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yeah the newer thunders have these baseplates opposed to the square one from before.

Do they extend a bit now?

256 Ply · « **Reply #33 on:** January 05, 2021, 12:49:40 AM »

Quote from: Idk on January 02, 2021, 07:00:16 AM

Do they extend a bit now?

Just checked, and they don't. Same as before ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Idk · « **Reply #34 on:** January 05, 2021, 03:58:42 AM »

Quote from: 256 Ply on January 05, 2021, 12:49:40 AM

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Do they extend a bit now?
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Just checked, and they don't. Same as before ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Ventures it is. At least I won’t have truck madness!

fulfillthedream · « **Reply #35 on:** January 19, 2021, 07:59:23 PM »

i saw these baseplates with a shorter king pin.. the bottom of the kingpin is flush with the base plate...thunder will probably release a kingpin soon

DaSk8D00D · « **Reply #36 on:** January 19, 2021, 09:46:37 PM »

I prayed to the truck gods and they answered

fulfillthedream · « **Reply #37 on:** January 20, 2021, 06:26:36 AM »

LOL bet lots of people will be looking up "how to remove a kingpin"

Diocletian · « **Reply #38 on:** January 20, 2021, 07:58:07 AM »

So there will now be more kingpin clearance on future Thunder batches? Need more pics!

Ok · « **Reply #39 on:** January 20, 2021, 09:15:52 AM »

147s with more clearance and extended baseplate let’s gooooo. But I’ll still continue to ride em anyways so whatever.

Sedition · « **Reply #40 on:** January 20, 2021, 09:28:49 PM »

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Do they extend a bit now?

I so wish Thunder would fix that obtuse design. DLX just can't seem to make a normal baseplate. Thunder is too short. Ventures have the holes too far under the hanger to get a decent tool on. This shouldn't be so difficult.

CaderSk8r · « **Reply #41 on:** January 20, 2021, 10:45:08 PM »

Quote from: Sedition on January 20, 2021, 09:28:49 PM

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I so wish Thunder would fix that obtuse design. DLX just can't seem to make a normal baseplate. Thunder is too short. Ventures have the holes too far under the hanger to get a decent tool on. This shouldn't be so difficult.

I never really understood the hardware issue with ventures, I’ve had many sets both his and los and never had an issue tightening my bolts. I haven’t tried cast tho

rocklobster · « **Reply #42 on:** January 20, 2021, 11:14:56 PM »

Quote from: Sedition on January 20, 2021, 09:28:49 PM

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I so wish Thunder would fix that obtuse design. DLX just can't seem to make a normal baseplate. Thunder is too short. Ventures have the holes too far under the hanger to get a decent tool on. This shouldn't be so difficult.

The Spitfire or Silver tool are skinny enough to reach the bolts on Ventures.

256 Ply · « **Reply #43 on:** January 21, 2021, 12:07:06 AM »

Quote from: CaderSk8r on January 20, 2021, 10:45:08 PM

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Do they extend a bit now?
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I so wish Thunder would fix that obtuse design. DLX just can't seem to make a normal baseplate. Thunder is too short. Ventures have the holes too far under the hanger to get a decent tool on. This shouldn't be so difficult.
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I never really understood the hardware issue with ventures, I’ve had many sets both his and los and never had an issue tightening my bolts. I haven’t tried cast tho

If you do it the proper way (holding the bolt from the bit side, spinning the nut to tighten (the grip doesn't twist this way)), then you will know what a pain Ventures are to mount. Especially if you are using power tools.

Sedition · « **Reply #44 on:** January 21, 2021, 10:36:27 AM »

Quote from: rocklobster on January 20, 2021, 11:14:56 PM

The Spitfire or Silver tool are skinny enough to reach the bolts on Ventures.

DLX would be stupid to design a tool that didn't work on their own trucks. A standard socket wrench will fit on any truck. Except Venture. You shouldn't need a special tool to tighten a 3/8" nut.

baustin · « **Reply #45 on:** January 21, 2021, 11:21:40 AM »

Quote from: 256 Ply on January 21, 2021, 12:07:06 AM

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Do they extend a bit now?
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I so wish Thunder would fix that obtuse design. DLX just can't seem to make a normal baseplate. Thunder is too short. Ventures have the holes too far under the hanger to get a decent tool on. This shouldn't be so difficult.
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I never really understood the hardware issue with ventures, I’ve had many sets both his and los and never had an issue tightening my bolts. I haven’t tried cast tho
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If you do it the proper way (holding the bolt from the bit side, spinning the nut to tighten (the grip doesn't twist this way)), then you will know what a pain Ventures are to mount. Especially if you are using power tools.

Power tools are unnecessary as hell for setting up skateboards, you’re asking for stripped hardware and pressure cracks. Either throw an extension on a socket wrench or use an open ended wrench to tighten the harder to reach nuts, problem solved

jay_nev · « **Reply #46 on:** January 21, 2021, 12:15:04 PM »

Quote from: baustin on January 21, 2021, 11:21:40 AM

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Do they extend a bit now?
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I so wish Thunder would fix that obtuse design. DLX just can't seem to make a normal baseplate. Thunder is too short. Ventures have the holes too far under the hanger to get a decent tool on. This shouldn't be so difficult.
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I never really understood the hardware issue with ventures, I’ve had many sets both his and los and never had an issue tightening my bolts. I haven’t tried cast tho
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If you do it the proper way (holding the bolt from the bit side, spinning the nut to tighten (the grip doesn't twist this way)), then you will know what a pain Ventures are to mount. Especially if you are using power tools.
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Power tools are unnecessary as hell for setting up skateboards, you’re asking for stripped hardware and pressure cracks. Either throw an extension on a socket wrench or use an open ended wrench to tighten the harder to reach nuts, problem solved

open ended wrench sucks still! I have that unit tool. pretty generic design multiple companies use and it’s a pain.

formula420 · « **Reply #47 on:** January 21, 2021, 12:50:39 PM »

Like thunders except the wheelbite. Will these new ones wheelbite less?

Diocletian · « **Reply #48 on:** January 21, 2021, 01:43:33 PM »

I'm edging right now with these cliffhanger new thunder updates.

stets · « **Reply #49 on:** January 21, 2021, 01:52:53 PM »

Quote from: Sedition on January 20, 2021, 09:28:49 PM

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Do they extend a bit now?
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I so wish Thunder would fix that obtuse design. DLX just can't seem to make a normal baseplate. Thunder is too short. Ventures have the holes too far under the hanger to get a decent tool on. This shouldn't be so difficult.

I've loved being on a set of Thunder that I DIY'd with inverted kinpin these past couple years. The only downside has been my noseslides.

Even if this inverted one comes out, if they don't extend their baseplate by the time I'm off the sets of trucks I have in line after these, a set of Tensor ATG's to try and some Indy titaniums to fall back on, then I might have to go DIY and TIG weld some aluminum filler to that area on the baseplates to bump it out 3mm. That would be my perfect truck.

tuesday · « **Reply #50 on:** January 23, 2021, 12:54:13 AM »

Quote from: Diocletian on January 21, 2021, 01:43:33 PM

I'm edging right now with these cliffhanger new thunder updates.

Me too. Shit like this makes me want to buy new Thunders. I fucking hate it (my perfectionism, not Thunders evolving in that direction).

j....soy..... · « **Reply #51 on:** January 23, 2021, 08:28:29 AM »

If Indy is any indication.....which it is.....they won't be great....

I'm skating krux down-lo's in team hollows and I think it's pretty much as good as it gets....

Already decided to make a very 'stable' left turn and skate ventures next....

RichardBarkley · « **Reply #52 on:** January 23, 2021, 08:30:21 AM »

I dunno I'm all for innovation but I'm really happy with team 149s

Would be happy if they just left them alone.

Theeskatez · « **Reply #53 on:** February 02, 2021, 10:15:18 AM »

Quote from: 256 Ply on December 31, 2020, 05:27:12 PM

Thunder's new baseplate cavity will now secure a locknut for inverted kingpins, so no more spinning.

Do all thunders have the baseplate design like that? I’m wondering if the standards will have it because I prefer a standard of the mega light trucks.

Xen · « **Reply #54 on:** February 04, 2021, 09:58:47 PM »

Quote from: j....soy..... on January 23, 2021, 08:28:29 AM

If Indy is any indication.....which it is.....they won't be great....

I'm skating krux down-lo's in team hollows and I think it's pretty much as good as it gets....

Already decided to make a very 'stable' left turn and skate ventures next....

The only issue is grinding down that allen hole and they you are totally fucked if you ever want to tweak, salvage bushings, etc. At least with a bolt you can still vice grip that shit off if you're lucky.

It's too bad so much depth is needed for the allen key to grab without stripping so they could make the hex portion thinner/lower.

After many an attempt I've given up on modding plates for the krux pins but will fuck with the ti mindys+krux pins.

TheLowerBack · « **Reply #55 on:** February 13, 2021, 03:03:38 PM »

Any update on when these are coming out?

Goodcurbs · « **Reply #56 on:** September 10, 2022, 12:28:03 PM »

I saw someone at my curb spot last night with a set of these. I think they're coming out soon.

LebowskisRug · « **Reply #57 on:** September 10, 2022, 01:42:18 PM »

I've seen 2 pairs now- 1 in the wild and 1 in photos. They have different geo and the baseplate issue seems fixed.

slapattack · « **Reply #58 on:** September 10, 2022, 05:38:39 PM »

No way they are extending the baseplate? My truck madness will finally be resolved. Where did you get this info?

I Can't Think · « **Reply #59 on:** September 10, 2022, 11:42:10 PM »

Quote from: LebowskisRug on September 10, 2022, 01:42:18 PM

I've seen 2 pairs now- 1 in the wild and 1 in photos. They have different geo and the baseplate issue seems fixed.

Damn, exciting