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[vicious cycle]

I have a pair of 149 titanium’s that I’ve only cruised around on. No real abuse. They still have the cross logo on the baseplate. Think I’m in the clear?

There is no cross on the two that broke on me so.. who knows.

[handsclapanin]

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I did it again..
Second time my 144 Ti axle breaks..
First time they sent me a new set.
This is one of them.. Fuck Titanium.. 360 flip on flat.

Never again.

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Damn dude! That sucks
 
Hope they get you sorted out.

Similar thing happened to a friend recently. He had some fresh Indy TI's. Wouldn't shut up about them in fact. How light they were. I think they were 159's. He was struggling with a trick in a ditch. He threw his board down in a rage and the axle broke, same spot as yours. We started calling it a "TI-tantrum"

[Mbrimson88]

I have a pair of 149 titanium’s that I’ve only cruised around on. No real abuse. They still have the cross logo on the baseplate. Think I’m in the clear?

Yes, definitely before the known issues / faults on anything still with cross on baseplate or the circle logo.

Everything that broke has been the new smooth no nothing on the baseplate, from what I have seen too.

[IpathCats]

I have a pair of 149 titanium’s that I’ve only cruised around on. No real abuse. They still have the cross logo on the baseplate. Think I’m in the clear?

yea, even these other instances are outliers.

Ive had 144 and 149 titaniums without the cross and they're both fine. I do lots of flip tricks and ledge tricks. I weigh like 170ish.

[standfast]

I wish independent would make the 52mm mid with a regular kingpin / same weight as the forged hollow 11's. That's all we need.

[gaunting]

 

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I did it again..
Second time my 144 Ti axle breaks..
First time they sent me a new set.
This is one of them.. Fuck Titanium.. 360 flip on flat.

Never again.

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Damn dude! That sucks
 
Hope they get you sorted out.

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Similar thing happened to a friend recently. He had some fresh Indy TI's. Wouldn't shut up about them in fact. How light they were. I think they were 159's. He was struggling with a trick in a ditch. He threw his board down in a rage and the axle broke, same spot as yours. We started calling it a "TI-tantrum"

🤣🤣🤣🤣 love that.

[fs1/2cab]

I wish independent would make the 52mm mid in regular kingpin and weight as the forged hollow 11's. That's all we need.

That would be awesome. I am still contemplating if I should get the inverted kingpin baseplates. Hammer the kingpin out and replace it with a regular one. But I am not convinced that struggle would be worth it..

[manysnakes]

I have a pair of 149 titanium’s that I’ve only cruised around on. No real abuse. They still have the cross logo on the baseplate. Think I’m in the clear?

I'm on year three of some 159 titanium, modern Chinese versions, with no issues whatsoever.

[goodatmeth]

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I wish independent would make the 52mm mid in regular kingpin and weight as the forged hollow 11's. That's all we need.

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That would be awesome. I am still contemplating if I should get the inverted kingpin baseplates. Hammer the kingpin out and replace it with a regular one. But I am not convinced that struggle would be worth it..

The baseplates are the same though? All you need is a mid hanger on a regular baseplate.
And then you get a 52mm indy with negative kingpin clearance

[IpathCats]

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I wish independent would make the 52mm mid in regular kingpin and weight as the forged hollow 11's. That's all we need.

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That would be awesome. I am still contemplating if I should get the inverted kingpin baseplates. Hammer the kingpin out and replace it with a regular one. But I am not convinced that struggle would be worth it..

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The baseplates are the same though? All you need is a mid hanger on a regular baseplate.
And then you get a 52mm indy with negative kingpin clearance

"negative kingpin clearance"? Like the kingpin protruding above the hanger?

[goodatmeth]

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I wish independent would make the 52mm mid in regular kingpin and weight as the forged hollow 11's. That's all we need.

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That would be awesome. I am still contemplating if I should get the inverted kingpin baseplates. Hammer the kingpin out and replace it with a regular one. But I am not convinced that struggle would be worth it..

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The baseplates are the same though? All you need is a mid hanger on a regular baseplate.
And then you get a 52mm indy with negative kingpin clearance

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"negative kingpin clearance"? Like the kingpin protruding above the hanger?

Not sure if it's actually above, but terrible for sure.
The mids with the inverted kingpin, already have less clearance than standard indys

[IpathCats]

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I wish independent would make the 52mm mid in regular kingpin and weight as the forged hollow 11's. That's all we need.

[close]

That would be awesome. I am still contemplating if I should get the inverted kingpin baseplates. Hammer the kingpin out and replace it with a regular one. But I am not convinced that struggle would be worth it..

[close]

The baseplates are the same though? All you need is a mid hanger on a regular baseplate.
And then you get a 52mm indy with negative kingpin clearance

[close]

"negative kingpin clearance"? Like the kingpin protruding above the hanger?

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Not sure if it's actually above, but terrible for sure.
The mids with the inverted kingpin, already have less clearance than standard indys

I didnt catch your sarcasm on your first post lol

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I wish independent would make the 52mm mid in regular kingpin and weight as the forged hollow 11's. That's all we need.

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you can buy standard Indy solid kingpin plates directly from NHS. no pivot cups come in the though.
That would be awesome. I am still contemplating if I should get the inverted kingpin baseplates. Hammer the kingpin out and replace it with a regular one. But I am not convinced that struggle would be worth it..

[LonleySk8er15]

Not reading this whole thread. Anyone hear about the Indy Stage 4 that are coming out soon?

[goodatmeth]

Not reading this whole thread. Anyone hear about the Indy Stage 4 that are coming out soon?

Top right. You can search stuff here

[manysnakes]

Not reading this whole thread. Anyone hear about the Indy Stage 4 that are coming out soon?

You won’t find any information here which isn’t on Indy’s Instagram.

[standfast]

Not reading this whole thread. Anyone hear about the Indy Stage 4 that are coming out soon?

The way you replied to this page, your user name checks out.

[LonleySk8er15]

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Not reading this whole thread. Anyone hear about the Indy Stage 4 that are coming out soon?

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Top right. You can search stuff here

so you havent heard of them?

[LonleySk8er15]

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Not reading this whole thread. Anyone hear about the Indy Stage 4 that are coming out soon?

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The way you replied to this page, your user name checks out.

good one. have you seen the new trucks or not?

[LonleySk8er15]

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Not reading this whole thread. Anyone hear about the Indy Stage 4 that are coming out soon?

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You won’t find any information here which isn’t on Indy’s Instagram.

yeah, theres a few clips of them being used but not a lot of info about them. I wanna know about the specs and sizes and all the nerd shit.

[manysnakes]

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Not reading this whole thread. Anyone hear about the Indy Stage 4 that are coming out soon?

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You won’t find any information here which isn’t on Indy’s Instagram.

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yeah, theres a few clips of them being used but not a lot of info about them. I wanna know about the specs and sizes and all the nerd shit.

I deleted Instagram so I can’t find it right now, but they made a post about them. I don’t think they shared any details but if it’s just a Stage 4, it seems like you could google those already-existing specs. Word here was that it would only to as narrow as around 148/8.5”. Assume a size run of fairly common in-between sizes from there to however wide the 215 is.

[passtheish]

I put Hollow axles on a standard base plate I found, even has the OG USA stamp on the bottom, but am i messing with the geometry at all?

[BL0B]

I put Hollow axles on a standard base plate I found, even has the OG USA stamp on the bottom, but am i messing with the geometry at all?

wut?


axles have zero effect on geo.  *unless they're bent, i guess.

if the hanger and baseplate are from the same stage, no.

if the bushing are the correct size and you use all the washers, still no.


if you're stoned outta your mind? yeah, yer geo's fukd.

[Richard Skidder]

More images of the Stage 4 from Independent’s story:










Screenshot for posterity

[jsettle]

More images of the Stage 4 from Independent’s story:










Screenshot for posterity

The kingpin clearance on these just doesn't look right to me. It looks like a step backwards for clearance. The overall look of the truck looks good but seems like they could have got a lower kingpin these days.

[LonleySk8er15]

My friend from a shop emailed this to me. It says they will be available in a month or so.

• Sizes 136 (8.0), 146 (8.375), 151 (8.625), 166 (9.0)
• 55mm tall for optimal performance and wheel clearance with wheels 56mm and under.
• A356 T6 Aluminum Hanger & Baseplate
• The best lightweight aluminum alloy heat treated to T6 condition for strength, durability, and grind feel.
• SCM435 Chromoly Steel Axle
• Highest quality and durability available.
• Grade 8 Kingpin
• 90a Original Cushions w/ printed Bar logo. Cushions are same hardness as stock Indys, using our ultra-high rebound Genuine Parts upgrade urethane formula. These cushions are sized to fit Stages 1-7,and will not fit Stage 11 Trucks.
• Upgrade cushions will be available in 90a (red), 92a (Blue), and 94a (Yellow)
• Stage 4 Cushions and Baseplates not compatible with Stage 11.
• 6-hole, universal baseplate with old and new school mounting patterns.

[goodatmeth]

That's a lot of buzzwords damn.

But I like that they're bringing back old stages. Seems like people wanted that for a long time

[yourbreakfsat]

My friend from a shop emailed this to me. It says they will be available in a month or so.

• Sizes 136 (8.0), 146 (8.375), 151 (8.625), 166 (9.0)
• 55mm tall for optimal performance and wheel clearance with wheels 56mm and under.
• A356 T6 Aluminum Hanger & Baseplate
• The best lightweight aluminum alloy heat treated to T6 condition for strength, durability, and grind feel.
• SCM435 Chromoly Steel Axle
• Highest quality and durability available.
• Grade 8 Kingpin
• 90a Original Cushions w/ printed Bar logo. Cushions are same hardness as stock Indys, using our ultra-high rebound Genuine Parts upgrade urethane formula. These cushions are sized to fit Stages 1-7,and will not fit Stage 11 Trucks.
• Upgrade cushions will be available in 90a (red), 92a (Blue), and 94a (Yellow)
• Stage 4 Cushions and Baseplates not compatible with Stage 11.
• 6-hole, universal baseplate with old and new school mounting patterns.

Current production parts for older parts are sick as hell, people that still use the older stages should be stoked!

[Frank and Fred]

Stoked on the 151 sizing. Not stoked on the KP clearance. I bet these will also be pretty heavy (not a dealbreaker me personally).

[IpathCats]

My friend from a shop emailed this to me. It says they will be available in a month or so.

• Sizes 136 (8.0), 146 (8.375), 151 (8.625), 166 (9.0)
• 55mm tall for optimal performance and wheel clearance with wheels 56mm and under.
• A356 T6 Aluminum Hanger & Baseplate
• The best lightweight aluminum alloy heat treated to T6 condition for strength, durability, and grind feel.
• SCM435 Chromoly Steel Axle
• Highest quality and durability available.
• Grade 8 Kingpin
• 90a Original Cushions w/ printed Bar logo. Cushions are same hardness as stock Indys, using our ultra-high rebound Genuine Parts upgrade urethane formula. These cushions are sized to fit Stages 1-7,and will not fit Stage 11 Trucks.
• Upgrade cushions will be available in 90a (red), 92a (Blue), and 94a (Yellow)
• Stage 4 Cushions and Baseplates not compatible with Stage 11.
• 6-hole, universal baseplate with old and new school mounting patterns.

Thanks.

Weird how you approached sharing this, but thanks.