I'll comment on a couple of the last topics on here.
- About the Ace vs. Krux bushing thing:
I agree that the only bushings for an Ace truck, are Ace bushings. It's part of what makes the turn so great. They'd also be great for other trucks when you want that smooth turn with a little bit of resistance throughout. However, I still think Krux bushings are fantastic if you're looking for that more twitchy, rattly feel. I've used them in Indy's, and now they're in my Theeve's ('cause the bones obviously didn't last). Yeah, they're kinda firm and have a lot of rebound, but that's why they're great when you wanna really loosen that nut. The short top bushing helps with keeping them rattly, and the firmness gives you a little jolt of resistance before you wheelbite.
- What do people find the best bushing change for Indy's?
As mentioned above, I really enjoyed Krux in them, but I don't recommend them if you like cranking the nut down. I actually have a set of Doh-Doh's medium in my 144's now (yeah, they still make them), and they're nice if you want a bit more resistance.
- Anyone else skated newly produced Indys?
The grind seems identical to me, so I doubt they changed the alloy. The machining is a bit cleaner, but that's only esthetical. However, there's something seriously wrong with the pivot. It seems too thin or something, so it has way too much play in the pivot hole. I would go through pivot cups like crazy until I got riptides (no, it's not because of messing around with the geo). The riptides hold up, but the pivot is still way looser than I'd prefer. I'm not the only person who has experienced this specifically with the Chindy's, so I'm hesitant to get another pair, and it's the main reason I've started using other brands on my main setup.