What size bushings do I need?
If you ride a regular skateboard barrel/cone bushings with a hardness between 87A and 92A should be fine. Heavier riders should consider 94A, kids need softer bushings, 85A to 90A should work for most kids under 12. Carving requires soft bushings to make perfect curves, and cruisers require something in the middle.
How do I know what size my truck is independent?
The general consensus is to match the axle width as close to your deck width as possible, use the above chart to get the correct size if you don’t already have a personal preference. Good news if you ride a 8.25″ wide deck, Independent now have the perfect size for you, the 144.
What durometer are Stock independent bushings?
Bushings Independent Standard Conical (4 bushings) Specs Red: 88a Soft. Orange: 90a Medium. Blue: 92a Medium Hard. Black: 94a Hard.
What bushings fit Independent trucks?
To give you a feel for which durometer to go for, Independent Trucks come built with the Medium Orange 90A bushings. So go harder or softer than that depending on what you want.
Do Bones bushings fit Independent trucks?
Bones Bushing Hardcore skateboard bushings are used for street, slide, pool, and some longboard skateboards. They fit perfectly in Independent skateboard truck and many more well know skate trucks. The rebound in this bushing is insane. Your trucks come back to center every time.
What bushings do independent trucks come with?
What size trucks fit an 8.25 board?
Size Guide – Skateboard Trucks
| Skateboard Truck Size Guide | ||
|---|---|---|
| Deck Size | Hanger Width | Destructo |
| 7.5 to 7.75″ | 127mm / 5″ | 5 |
| 7.75 to 8.25″ | 137mm / 5.25″ | 5.25 |
| 8.25 to 8.75″ | 149mm / 6″ | 5.5 |
Should I get soft or hard bushings?
Softer bushings are easier for your hanger to compress, and therefore it is easier to turn on softer bushings. Harder bushings result in stiffer turns. Importantly, how tight or loose you keep your bushings also effects your skateboard’s turn responsiveness. Harder bushings result in stiffer turns.
How do I make my independent truck looser?
If you want loose trucks, super glue the nut down or try to find soft bushings or something that will allow you to get your trucks looser. Or you can shave new bushings down, take off new bushings and rub them on the cement and kind of shave off the edges and that helps too.
What bushings come with thunder trucks?
There are also a plethora of longboard Bushings or Cushions so you can change the way your trucks work here….Thunder Rebuild Kit Includes:
- 2 x Top bushings (black)
- 2 x Bottom bushings (black)
- 4 x Tempered steel washers (black)
- 2 x Kingpin nuts (black)
- 4 x Axel nuts (black)
- 2 x pivot cups.
How many bushings do I need for my skateboard truck?
There should be two bushings on each truck (four total). The top bushing, which is on the kingpin above the hanger, helps the skateboard truck turn smoothly. The bottom bushing, which is on the kingpin between the hanger and the baseplate, can be tightened or loosened depending on how responsive you want your trucks to be.
What does the bushing on the top of a truck do?
This bushing deals with most of the forces when you steer and compress the bushing. The one on top suffers less force and basically helps to hold your truck together while supporting the bottom bushing. Once the bottom bushing is maxed compressed, the top bushing will take over.
What kind of bushings do I need for longboarding?
Barrel/Stepped Bushings. Combining a barrel on top with a stepped bushing on the bottom creates a lot of stability in the trucks. This is a good choice for downhill longboarding, where stability is key rather than making sharp turns. This combination of bushing shapes on the top and bottom will give you lots of rebound.
What type of bushings should I get for a cruiser?
Cruising and carving require a bit of a softer bushing depending on your weight. Soft bushings are more responsive when you lean allowing for better turning. get cup washers if you want more stability and flat washers for optimal turns (less stable). Your bushings should be a bit harder compared to cruiser bushings.