Truck set-ups

[Tally810]

Anyone know the best way to remove a logo from a hanger? The hanger being raw, there’s just painted graphics on a couple spots. I thought sanding it could work but then the two spots would look crappy and scratched up compared to the rest of the raw hanger. Or would scrubbing with an acetone cloth work better? All feedback appreciated.

I've used sand paper in the past and your trucks gonna get scratched anyway so it's all good.  Or you could just skate them and let it fade off on it's own.

[Diocletian]

Lol @ not local. The spots that I would be sanding are in areas that would never hit a grind, if they were I wouldn’t have posted because I’d just slappy the graphic away. So what I meant was there’d be a spot in the center of the hanger that would look crappy so I was seeing if there was a way around sanding possibly.

[DaSk8D00D]

Lol @ not local. The spots that I would be sanding are in areas that would never hit a grind, if they were I wouldn’t have posted because I’d just slappy the graphic away. So what I meant was there’d be a spot in the center of the hanger that would look crappy so I was seeing if there was a way around sanding possibly.

Don’t know what trucks/graphic job you’re working with but ive scratched off a logo graphic on some thunders years ago with a screwdriver and they looked fine

[TheVisitor]

Anyone know the best way to remove a logo from a hanger? The hanger being raw, there’s just painted graphics on a couple spots. I thought sanding it could work but then the two spots would look crappy and scratched up compared to the rest of the raw hanger. Or would scrubbing with an acetone cloth work better? All feedback appreciated.

Nail polish remover and a rag will will do the trick. Sometimes it takes a bit to come off, but just keep at it.

[DaSk8D00D]

Used a gift card to finally grab some Riptide pivot cups, excited to see how they feel tomorrow




Thunder Titaniums
Cast Baseplates
97a Heavy Aftermarket Thunder Bushings
Krux Downlow Kingpins
Grind King Rimz
96a Riptide Pivot Cups
Theeve Titanium Bolts

[j....soy.....]

Are the riptide bushings for thunders?

[Paco Supreme]

Indy Pivot Cups will fit just fine in the following trucks:

ACE, Carver CX3 C7.3, Caliber Standard, Gullwing Sidewinder, Mini Logo, Polar Bear, Royal, Silver, Tensor, Theeve, Thunder & Venture

[DaSk8D00D]

Are the riptide bushings for thunders?

I guess technically they're the "Theeve" ones but like Paco said, their site mentions that the Indy ones work for Theeves, Thunder, and a slew of others so I figured that these ones should fit in my trucks fine. I got em through Daddies Boardshop on Amazon. I had a $20 gift card and didn't know what to get so I figured I might as well try the Riptides. Gonna put em to work tomorrow and see how they affect the turn & feel of the trucks

[mynameisnotjeff]

Used a gift card to finally grab some Riptide pivot cups, excited to see how they feel tomorrow
Thunder Titaniums
Cast Baseplates
97a Heavy Aftermarket Thunder Bushings
Krux Downlow Kingpins
Grind King Rimz
96a Riptide Pivot Cups
Theeve Titanium Bolts

Here we see the true dangers of Slap. Now I'm insecure about my set up and want to throw in a bunch of aftermarket stuff in there.

[Vintagebody]

There seem to be a thing where people who doesnt care too much, do better.
New pivot cups? Why? Just put some grease or something in the stock ones.
New bushings I can understand, but the rest? No...
Keep it simple and consistent.

[Paco Supreme]

New pivot cups? Why? Just put some grease or something in the stock ones.

I'll tell you why, in the year and a half ive had riptides in my indys, they havent been shredded to pieces like the shitty indy ones that blow out like crazy. i'd rather spend $15 on something that'll last me the life of the thing then have to keep chopping and changing.

Dood has the right idea, tinker until you find how you like it

[SneakySecrets]

Used a gift card to finally grab some Riptide pivot cups, excited to see how they feel tomorrow
Thunder Titaniums
Cast Baseplates
97a Heavy Aftermarket Thunder Bushings
Krux Downlow Kingpins
Grind King Rimz
96a Riptide Pivot Cups
Theeve Titanium Bolts

Dude holy shit, haha.  You’re my hero.

[Tally810]

There seem to be a thing where people who doesnt care too much, do better.
New pivot cups? Why? Just put some grease or something in the stock ones.
New bushings I can understand, but the rest? No...
Keep it simple and consistent.

Because some people here like to nerd out on our setup.  It's like a second hobby to skating almost.  Also riptide pivot cups are the truth

[j....soy.....]

I just thought thunder pivots were smaller than Indy.....

[pointandclick]

Used a gift card to finally grab some Riptide pivot cups, excited to see how they feel tomorrow




Thunder Titaniums
Cast Baseplates
97a Heavy Aftermarket Thunder Bushings
Krux Downlow Kingpins
Grind King Rimz
96a Riptide Pivot Cups
Theeve Titanium Bolts

where did you manage to find grindking rimz?

[TheVisitor]

You can buy Thunder Riptide Pivots directly from their site. I have them both in my Indys and Thunder and will not be going back to stock ever again. 

[j....soy.....]

Are the two significantly different? 

[eight two fives]

you idiots are really paying $15 for pivot cups?

[Fifty8mm]

you idiots are really paying $15 for pivot cups?

1. They work and feel better
2. Fuck off poosey

[eight two fives]

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you idiots are really paying $15 for pivot cups?

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1. They work and feel better
2. Fuck off poosey

[Tally810]

you idiots are really paying $15 for pivot cups?

We some rich niggas

[JB77]

Krux 8" with Hollow Downlow Kingpins and stock bushings.  I ride them fairly loose.  Also, I wax the pivot cups and bushings.

[art hellman]

tinker until you find how you like it

[ged frall]

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you idiots are really paying $15 for pivot cups?

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1. They work and feel better
2. Fuck off of poosey

[Esmith5488]

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you idiots are really paying $15 for pivot cups?

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1. They work and feel better
2. Fuck off of poosey

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Made the plunge and got some riptides. I’ve spent more on dumber shit

[TheVisitor]

Are the two significantly different?

Yeah, the pivot cup is a different size for each individual truck so they are custom molded by brand. I have some major OCD when it comes to my board setup and I couldn't stand to have the pivot cup not sitting flush.

[SneakySecrets]

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you idiots are really paying $15 for pivot cups?

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1. They work and feel better
2. Fuck off of poosey

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Made the plunge and got some riptides. I’ve spent more on dumber shit

Report back with your findings.

[CoMpLeMenTs4Uonlysometime]

you idiots are really paying $15 for pivot cups?

Resident idiot here, I have not yet paid 15 dollars for these pivot cups but I may do that in the future. Thanks for asking our opinion on this actually it's nice to be included in a conversation for once and not have to intrude or interject with my pleasent smile.

[Fifty8mm]

Krux aftermarket pivot cups feel great on thunders you just have to razorblade the excess. Krux have taller pivot cups than thunders. But they don't squeak and return to center fast and smoothly.
Plus you get some nice bushings with them for a third of a price of Riptide. I also used riptides on my aces ,feel great and return to center smoothly.

[Festivus]

Venture 5.2 hi v-hollows with riptide cups and green 94d deluxe bushings.

3 speed rings on the inside of the axles to push the wheels out