Truck set-ups

[Peepeeboy69]

Without risers, I wouldn’t go larger than 54 on cast thunders.

he he i ride <40mm wheels and still get wheelbite doing flatground tricks

[Richard Skidder]

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Anyone ever put Krux inverted king pins on ventures? I posted in the venture thread no reply. I already ordered them just curious if anyone has and whether or not you liked it.

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not trying to cuss on your idea, i dont know why you'd want to. ventures are the one truck you'd never need it.

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I skate my trucks to the axels and once they get ground down a ways I grind the shit out of my kingpins on smiths/feebles and have noticed I have to put more effort into doing them. I’m hoping it will help with smiths on concrete ledges as well which I always struggle with.

Are you riding the Lows?

[Mbrimson88]

Anyone else used an angle grinder on the kingpins if you have worn the hanger down so much that the kingpin catches?

I haven't needed to do that at all with the Stage 11 standard Indys, but did with almost all my older trucks and for lots of others.  It was fairly common to get a bit more life out of them, between cutting the bushings down and getting the kingpin nut down lower and taking off the top of the kingpin once the trucks were at the right point for the skater.

[Lloyd Braun]

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Anyone ever put Krux inverted king pins on ventures? I posted in the venture thread no reply. I already ordered them just curious if anyone has and whether or not you liked it.

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not trying to cuss on your idea, i dont know why you'd want to. ventures are the one truck you'd never need it.

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I skate my trucks to the axels and once they get ground down a ways I grind the shit out of my kingpins on smiths/feebles and have noticed I have to put more effort into doing them. I’m hoping it will help with smiths on concrete ledges as well which I always struggle with.

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Are you riding the Lows?

Nope. 5.8 hi’s. The standard ones

[Richard Skidder]

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Anyone ever put Krux inverted king pins on ventures? I posted in the venture thread no reply. I already ordered them just curious if anyone has and whether or not you liked it.

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not trying to cuss on your idea, i dont know why you'd want to. ventures are the one truck you'd never need it.

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I skate my trucks to the axels and once they get ground down a ways I grind the shit out of my kingpins on smiths/feebles and have noticed I have to put more effort into doing them. I’m hoping it will help with smiths on concrete ledges as well which I always struggle with.

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Are you riding the Lows?

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Nope. 5.8 hi’s. The standard ones

Damn! Props on dipping those smith grinds!

[Lloyd Braun]

Thanks! I really only notice After skating them for 4 months or so. I hate changing trucks just wanna make em last.

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Thanks! I really only notice After skating them for 4 months or so. I hate changing trucks just wanna make em last.

because i am an asshole....i do not believe you. (ventures have hella clearance, let us see a pic)

[Lloyd Braun]

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Thanks! I really only notice After skating them for 4 months or so. I hate changing trucks just wanna make em last.

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because i am an asshole....i do not believe you. (ventures have hella clearance, let us see a pic)

https://ibb.co/b6Y9qMZ

https://ibb.co/wg4VhPT


Idk how to make the pic appear just the link (anyone wanna hit me with the tip I’d appreciate it)

Edit: this is the pair I skated before these (about 8 months ago)

https://ibb.co/w6q74wn

[Mbrimson88]

https://ibb.co/b6Y9qMZ

https://ibb.co/wg4VhPT


Idk how to make the pic appear just the link (anyone wanna hit me with the tip I’d appreciate it)

Edit: this is the pair I skated before these (about 8 months ago)

https://ibb.co/w6q74wn

So good to see someone actually use their trucks to the fullest.

Too many people come through and think it is time to change out trucks once they get a small groove.

On the down side, once you have spent that much time on a set and they are demolished, it takes a bit to get used to new ones, so I feel your pain there.

* The "Add image to post" directly below this text box should allow you to upload an image to the post, which does it all so you don't need to cut and paste the link or do anything else.  I just tried it from a desktop computer and worked, but it could be different from a phone or something else.

[Lloyd Braun]

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https://ibb.co/b6Y9qMZ

https://ibb.co/wg4VhPT


Idk how to make the pic appear just the link (anyone wanna hit me with the tip I’d appreciate it)

Edit: this is the pair I skated before these (about 8 months ago)

https://ibb.co/w6q74wn

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So good to see someone actually use their trucks to the fullest.

Too many people come through and think it is time to change out trucks once they get a small groove.

On the down side, once you have spent that much time on a set and they are demolished, it takes a bit to get used to new ones, so I feel your pain there.

* The "Add image to post" directly below this text box should allow you to upload an image to the post, which does it all so you don't need to cut and paste the link or do anything else.  I just tried it from a desktop computer and worked, but it could be different from a phone or something else.

Thanks a lot man! Me personally I hate new trucks, not so much that they are tough to break in (which isn't near as bad as it was say 5 years ago) but just hate looking down at fresh trucks, I like to see them thrashed. I've been trying to grind one til it breaks for the last two pairs I've had. I take them to axel, which is usually 3-5 months before it peeks out but have ended up setting up new ones because I feel like they grind worse once your on the axel. Can anyone confirm or am I crazy?

As for the pics what you said worked.
Current set (venture 5.8 high)





Previous set (venture 5.8 high)
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[Boog]

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https://ibb.co/b6Y9qMZ

https://ibb.co/wg4VhPT


Idk how to make the pic appear just the link (anyone wanna hit me with the tip I’d appreciate it)

Edit: this is the pair I skated before these (about 8 months ago)

https://ibb.co/w6q74wn

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So good to see someone actually use their trucks to the fullest.

Too many people come through and think it is time to change out trucks once they get a small groove.

On the down side, once you have spent that much time on a set and they are demolished, it takes a bit to get used to new ones, so I feel your pain there.

* The "Add image to post" directly below this text box should allow you to upload an image to the post, which does it all so you don't need to cut and paste the link or do anything else.  I just tried it from a desktop computer and worked, but it could be different from a phone or something else.

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Thanks a lot man! Me personally I hate new trucks, not so much that they are tough to break in (which isn't near as bad as it was say 5 years ago) but just hate looking down at fresh trucks, I like to see them thrashed. I've been trying to grind one til it breaks for the last two pairs I've had. I take them to axel, which is usually 3-5 months before it peeks out but have ended up setting up new ones because I feel like they grind worse once your on the axel. Can anyone confirm or am I crazy?

As for the pics what you said worked.
Current set (venture 5.8 high)





Previous set (venture 5.8 high)
nsbr

Those are beautiful man

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https://ibb.co/b6Y9qMZ

https://ibb.co/wg4VhPT


Idk how to make the pic appear just the link (anyone wanna hit me with the tip I’d appreciate it)

Edit: this is the pair I skated before these (about 8 months ago)

https://ibb.co/w6q74wn

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So good to see someone actually use their trucks to the fullest.

Too many people come through and think it is time to change out trucks once they get a small groove.

On the down side, once you have spent that much time on a set and they are demolished, it takes a bit to get used to new ones, so I feel your pain there.

* The "Add image to post" directly below this text box should allow you to upload an image to the post, which does it all so you don't need to cut and paste the link or do anything else.  I just tried it from a desktop computer and worked, but it could be different from a phone or something else.

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Thanks a lot man! Me personally I hate new trucks, not so much that they are tough to break in (which isn't near as bad as it was say 5 years ago) but just hate looking down at fresh trucks, I like to see them thrashed. I've been trying to grind one til it breaks for the last two pairs I've had. I take them to axel, which is usually 3-5 months before it peeks out but have ended up setting up new ones because I feel like they grind worse once your on the axel. Can anyone confirm or am I crazy?

As for the pics what you said worked.
Current set (venture 5.8 high)





Previous set (venture 5.8 high)
nsbr

color me impressed!! goddamn. the kingpin on venture hi's is so low, i was like this person tripping for sure. nice work, nice work.
im an asshole. and one that needs to do more grinds.

[Lloyd Braun]

Thanks guys!


@ok Learn slappies, easiest most satisfying way to get in a bunch of grinds. I also basically never flip my board or skate tranny pretty much just curbs and ledges.

 I will more than likely be setting up a new pair of 5.8's after this board is done, probably just X-Mas complete as I haven't had all new shit for like 5 years. I'm gonna try the Krux kingpins maybe they'll hope maybe they will suck. I'll report back

[Lou Strux]

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https://ibb.co/b6Y9qMZ

https://ibb.co/wg4VhPT


Idk how to make the pic appear just the link (anyone wanna hit me with the tip I’d appreciate it)

Edit: this is the pair I skated before these (about 8 months ago)

https://ibb.co/w6q74wn

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So good to see someone actually use their trucks to the fullest.

Too many people come through and think it is time to change out trucks once they get a small groove.

On the down side, once you have spent that much time on a set and they are demolished, it takes a bit to get used to new ones, so I feel your pain there.

* The "Add image to post" directly below this text box should allow you to upload an image to the post, which does it all so you don't need to cut and paste the link or do anything else.  I just tried it from a desktop computer and worked, but it could be different from a phone or something else.

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Thanks a lot man! Me personally I hate new trucks, not so much that they are tough to break in (which isn't near as bad as it was say 5 years ago) but just hate looking down at fresh trucks, I like to see them thrashed. I've been trying to grind one til it breaks for the last two pairs I've had. I take them to axel, which is usually 3-5 months before it peeks out but have ended up setting up new ones because I feel like they grind worse once your on the axel. Can anyone confirm or am I crazy?

Weird, because I feel like my trucks grind best when they’re on/into the axel. Something about the harder steel not deforming as much, more like skimming across the surface. At least on concrete.
I dunno; maybe I’m the crazy one?

[Lloyd Braun]

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https://ibb.co/b6Y9qMZ

https://ibb.co/wg4VhPT


Idk how to make the pic appear just the link (anyone wanna hit me with the tip I’d appreciate it)

Edit: this is the pair I skated before these (about 8 months ago)

https://ibb.co/w6q74wn

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So good to see someone actually use their trucks to the fullest.

Too many people come through and think it is time to change out trucks once they get a small groove.

On the down side, once you have spent that much time on a set and they are demolished, it takes a bit to get used to new ones, so I feel your pain there.

* The "Add image to post" directly below this text box should allow you to upload an image to the post, which does it all so you don't need to cut and paste the link or do anything else.  I just tried it from a desktop computer and worked, but it could be different from a phone or something else.

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Thanks a lot man! Me personally I hate new trucks, not so much that they are tough to break in (which isn't near as bad as it was say 5 years ago) but just hate looking down at fresh trucks, I like to see them thrashed. I've been trying to grind one til it breaks for the last two pairs I've had. I take them to axel, which is usually 3-5 months before it peeks out but have ended up setting up new ones because I feel like they grind worse once your on the axel. Can anyone confirm or am I crazy?

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Weird, because I feel like my trucks grind best when they’re on/into the axel. Something about the harder steel not deforming as much, more like skimming across the surface. At least on concrete.
I dunno; maybe I’m the crazy one?

Yeah I mean I could totally just be making it up. A friend said it at the local park one day and ever since then can’t get it out of my head haha.

What you said makes sense though. Harder steel you’d think would grind better at least not on metal.

[drinny]

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https://ibb.co/b6Y9qMZ

https://ibb.co/wg4VhPT


Idk how to make the pic appear just the link (anyone wanna hit me with the tip I’d appreciate it)

Edit: this is the pair I skated before these (about 8 months ago)

https://ibb.co/w6q74wn

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So good to see someone actually use their trucks to the fullest.

Too many people come through and think it is time to change out trucks once they get a small groove.

On the down side, once you have spent that much time on a set and they are demolished, it takes a bit to get used to new ones, so I feel your pain there.

* The "Add image to post" directly below this text box should allow you to upload an image to the post, which does it all so you don't need to cut and paste the link or do anything else.  I just tried it from a desktop computer and worked, but it could be different from a phone or something else.

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Thanks a lot man! Me personally I hate new trucks, not so much that they are tough to break in (which isn't near as bad as it was say 5 years ago) but just hate looking down at fresh trucks, I like to see them thrashed. I've been trying to grind one til it breaks for the last two pairs I've had. I take them to axel, which is usually 3-5 months before it peeks out but have ended up setting up new ones because I feel like they grind worse once your on the axel. Can anyone confirm or am I crazy?

As for the pics what you said worked.
Current set (venture 5.8 high)





Previous set (venture 5.8 high)
nsbr

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color me impressed!! goddamn. the kingpin on venture hi's is so low, i was like this person tripping for sure. nice work, nice work.
im an asshole. and one that needs to do more grinds.

Is that hardware in the first pic hollow??

[Frank and Fred]

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https://ibb.co/b6Y9qMZ

https://ibb.co/wg4VhPT


Idk how to make the pic appear just the link (anyone wanna hit me with the tip I’d appreciate it)

Edit: this is the pair I skated before these (about 8 months ago)

https://ibb.co/w6q74wn

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So good to see someone actually use their trucks to the fullest.

Too many people come through and think it is time to change out trucks once they get a small groove.

On the down side, once you have spent that much time on a set and they are demolished, it takes a bit to get used to new ones, so I feel your pain there.

* The "Add image to post" directly below this text box should allow you to upload an image to the post, which does it all so you don't need to cut and paste the link or do anything else.  I just tried it from a desktop computer and worked, but it could be different from a phone or something else.

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Thanks a lot man! Me personally I hate new trucks, not so much that they are tough to break in (which isn't near as bad as it was say 5 years ago) but just hate looking down at fresh trucks, I like to see them thrashed. I've been trying to grind one til it breaks for the last two pairs I've had. I take them to axel, which is usually 3-5 months before it peeks out but have ended up setting up new ones because I feel like they grind worse once your on the axel. Can anyone confirm or am I crazy?

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Weird, because I feel like my trucks grind best when they’re on/into the axel. Something about the harder steel not deforming as much, more like skimming across the surface. At least on concrete.
I dunno; maybe I’m the crazy one?

I think axle grinds better also.  And the smell... the smell of grinds.... damn I need to go skateboarding...

[Lloyd Braun]

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https://ibb.co/b6Y9qMZ

https://ibb.co/wg4VhPT


Idk how to make the pic appear just the link (anyone wanna hit me with the tip I’d appreciate it)

Edit: this is the pair I skated before these (about 8 months ago)

https://ibb.co/w6q74wn

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So good to see someone actually use their trucks to the fullest.

Too many people come through and think it is time to change out trucks once they get a small groove.

On the down side, once you have spent that much time on a set and they are demolished, it takes a bit to get used to new ones, so I feel your pain there.

* The "Add image to post" directly below this text box should allow you to upload an image to the post, which does it all so you don't need to cut and paste the link or do anything else.  I just tried it from a desktop computer and worked, but it could be different from a phone or something else.

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Thanks a lot man! Me personally I hate new trucks, not so much that they are tough to break in (which isn't near as bad as it was say 5 years ago) but just hate looking down at fresh trucks, I like to see them thrashed. I've been trying to grind one til it breaks for the last two pairs I've had. I take them to axel, which is usually 3-5 months before it peeks out but have ended up setting up new ones because I feel like they grind worse once your on the axel. Can anyone confirm or am I crazy?

As for the pics what you said worked.
Current set (venture 5.8 high)





Previous set (venture 5.8 high)
nsbr

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color me impressed!! goddamn. the kingpin on venture hi's is so low, i was like this person tripping for sure. nice work, nice work.
im an asshole. and one that needs to do more grinds.

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Is that hardware in the first pic hollow??

Nah, just the pic.

[Fat Tire]

Anybody running 169s on 8.75?

All shops around me are out of 55s and have been contemplating getting a set 169s to replace my bent 55s.

[Lou Strux]

Anybody running 169s on 8.75?

All shops around me are out of 55s and have been contemplating getting a set 169s to replace my bent 55s.

Library’s got them 55s for $46, via parade.
Prolly others.
Here’s a link...
https://www.paradeworld.com/product/ace-trucks-polished-55-147-31695509684279/?gclid=CjwKCAiA7939BRBMEiwA-hX5J2CbgFN2IRrDfWm0R6rK6wiauhdm-tDYmHCiA3-hNJNoiD0c7uhefhoCqVUQAvD_BwE

[slappy50]

im going to switch back to indy 159s from ace 55s. im stepping down to 8.75ish boards and want to use smaller trucks. I tried 55s on 8.75 and i was kinda trippin although im sure some wont notice (slap trained me to be ocd about my gear lmao). anyway, what bushings do yall reccomend for 159s so they turn similarly to aces? i have 88a but they seem quite prone to wheelbite so probably something harder than that. thanks pals and many shaloms

[Mesteezo]

im going to switch back to indy 159s from ace 55s. im stepping down to 8.75ish boards and want to use smaller trucks. I tried 55s on 8.75 and i was kinda trippin although im sure some wont notice (slap trained me to be ocd about my gear lmao). anyway, what bushings do yall reccomend for 159s so they turn similarly to aces? i have 88a but they seem quite prone to wheelbite so probably something harder than that. thanks pals and many shaloms

You can always put your Indy hangers on Ace baseplates with Ace bushings and they'll pretty much turn just like Aces. Or just throw the Ace bushings in your Indys and see if you like it that way.

[slappy50]

i’ve got the ace bottoms with 88a red tops right now. i haven’t really done much with it but i got earth-shattering wheelbite the first time i tried so i put a 1/8 riser and if that doesn’t help i’m gonna get so 92a bushings i think. i think jay_nev said they were good?

[Mbrimson88]

i’ve got the ace bottoms with 88a red tops right now. i haven’t really done much with it but i got earth-shattering wheelbite the first time i tried so i put a 1/8 riser and if that doesn’t help i’m gonna get so 92a bushings i think. i think jay_nev said they were good?

I also use the 92 duro bushings for how they still turn (very well) but are a bit more solid on everything, so would recommend them as well.

[Xen]

New shape on Thunder baseplates, to hold kingpin nut. I remember it being more squared off before. Obviously to add your own inverted kingpin you would still want some JB Weld unless you’re the set it and forget it type.

Yup def new shape to hold onto the upcoming inverted pin...but not secure like the indy one or film style (still the best design imo).

I think if you mind what you're doing during setup (flush or more) you should be fine...shit, I might have to start counting turns to ensure I don't go too loose...

[Mbrimson88]

I think if you mind what you're doing during setup (flush or more) you should be fine...shit, I might have to start counting turns to ensure I don't go too loose...

It is interesting / a bit weird thinking about it.

A normal board you can easily see where the kingpin nut is and that is how I know where to have it so the bushings are just right straight out of the box, if setting up a new set of trucks, eg the kingpin nut one thread down if or when I set up a new board, but this is totally different.

If you are needing the trucks looser the kingpin might be sitting too high, or even come out, or if you need them tighter, can you tighten them down too much and bury into the deck, or run out of thread on the kingpin...

Happy to say my regular kingpins are good where they are, but I can definitely see the use of having inverted kingpins.

[Richard Skidder]

Tensor is selling their bushings and pivot cups aftermarket now

[mbam003]

Bought a set of Bones Hard bushings, no Bones washers in the package. The instructions said to use your own top washers. What's up with that, is this a hard thing, because I'm pretty sure the mediums I ordered this summer had Bones washers. Bummed about that.

[sketchyrider]

Bought a set of Bones Hard bushings, no Bones washers in the package. The instructions said to use your own top washers. What's up with that, is this a hard thing, because I'm pretty sure the mediums I ordered this summer had Bones washers. Bummed about that.

sounds like old stock, i'm pretty sure a box i bought ages ago didn't have the washers. they work with the standard washers but might dig in a little bit.

[mbam003]

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Bought a set of Bones Hard bushings, no Bones washers in the package. The instructions said to use your own top washers. What's up with that, is this a hard thing, because I'm pretty sure the mediums I ordered this summer had Bones washers. Bummed about that.

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sounds like old stock, i'm pretty sure a box i bought ages ago didn't have the washers. they work with the standard washers but might dig in a little bit.

Yeah, they were a bit cheaper too, I guess it would make sense to have a cheaper set if you already have tons of washers from old sets. A webshop I sometimes use explicitly says Bones Hardcore Hard Bushings incl. washers. But those weren't the ones I bought. You get what you pay for etc and now I'll be paying for 2 sets Also I'm sure the washers weren't "borrowed" by someone as the instructions in the package actually say to use your own washers.