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I don’t know what it is about these thunder 145’s. But I just can’t get them to turn. I’ve had thunders before that had somewhat of a twitchy turn, but these just don’t turn. The kingpin nut isn’t even flush, they are barley screwed on. I have just normal 90a green thunder bushings that they come with, and they feel like they are cranked down. Any suggestions?
I had the same issue with my 147’s. I greased the pivot cup and switched to bones soft bushings (flat washer on top). Worked like a charm and they turned nice after that.
Hope that helps!
yea, I tried putting some wax in the pivot cups and it helped somewhat for a very temporary time. what did you use exactly to grease the pivot cup? and also, I’ve always heard bones bushings don’t fit in thunders properly. Maybe I’ll get a set and see for myself. thank you.
Are they just too tight with the existing setup?
Often to cut down the top bushing a touch means you can get the nut on well and they will perform much better for you, without having to go out and get other bushings, etc.
I have posted the info about it a few times so can link it to you if you want, more so than post it again (see below).
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=88869.msg3416326#msg3416326The other thing I have seen some people do just to wear the bushings in is take the bottom metal washer off for a session or two, until they wear in or soften up.
Are you in colder weather right now, cause that could be part of it too? Colder weather makes bushings harder, so they will not turn as easily or at all, especially if you are in very cold areas, as I see many people are right now.