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Never noticed how bad the kingpin clearance is on 215's. If the smaller sizes use the same geo then it's probably safe to assume they will still have that long kingpin. Might as well just stick with AF1's, the clearance is definitely better than that.
I have a set of the new 215s and can confirm the kingpins ARE NOT any longer than the standard/forged hollows. Same kingpin clearance as all the stage 11s.
Can you post a pic? my new 215s came with a kingpin that was 1/4 longer and a way taller top bushing
I am wondering if these are the new improved versions, or the previous versions.
The normal Stage 11 (USA made) with cross and everything 215s I have are the same as the other Stage 11s, but then I think there were the new ones which had a taller kingpin, like the old trucks, but people didn't like that version so they changed it again or something.
I haven't seen any new current stock, but will check next time.
Those with crosses on the baseplate or those without crosses might be the best way to identify them, but people would have to check and confirm.
This is what mine look like, which is the stock pic from most Indy 215 listings, but it still seems mine have more clearance than it looks like in this pic.
This is the latest version on NHS site, with taller top bushings:
https://nhsskatedirect.com/products/stage-4-polished-skateboard-trucks-independentAdding this pic of the newer versions too, which is high res when opened and zoomed in on: