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Why buy Skateboard Trucks?
What are low vs high trucks?
Low trucks sit closer to the deck, lowering centre of gravity and improving stability for flip tricks. High trucks offer more wheel clearance, allowing larger wheels and deeper carving without wheel bite.
How do bushings affect turning?
Soft bushings compress easily for tight turns; hard bushings resist compression, offering stability at high speeds. Conical bushings provide more lean and quick response, while barrel bushings offer a stable ride.
Are hollow kingpins better?
Hollow kingpins reduce weight without sacrificing strength. Some trucks also feature hollow axles, offering a lightweight setup for technical skating.
What materials are used?
Most trucks use aluminium hangers and steel axles. Premium options may use titanium for lower weight and increased strength. Baseplates can be forged or cast; forged is generally stronger and lighter.
How do I tighten or loosen my trucks?
Adjust the kingpin nut with a skate tool. Tightening reduces turning, creating stability; loosening allows quicker, deeper turns. Adjust gradually and test until you find your desired feel.
Can I mix different brand trucks?
Yes, as long as the widths match. However, mixing brands may create slightly different turning characteristics. Many skaters experiment to find their preferred combination.
When should I replace trucks?
Replace them when the hanger grinds down to the axle, the baseplate cracks or the kingpin threads strip. Regularly check for structural damage to avoid failures while skating.
What are low vs high trucks?
What are low vs high trucks?
Low trucks sit closer to the deck, lowering centre of gravity and improving stability for flip tricks. High trucks offer more wheel clearance, allowing larger wheels and deeper carving without wheel bite.
How do bushings affect turning?
How do bushings affect turning?
Soft bushings compress easily for tight turns; hard bushings resist compression, offering stability at high speeds. Conical bushings provide more lean and quick response, while barrel bushings offer a stable ride.
Are hollow kingpins better?
Are hollow kingpins better?
Hollow kingpins reduce weight without sacrificing strength. Some trucks also feature hollow axles, offering a lightweight setup for technical skating.
What materials are used?
What materials are used?
Most trucks use aluminium hangers and steel axles. Premium options may use titanium for lower weight and increased strength. Baseplates can be forged or cast; forged is generally stronger and lighter.
How do I tighten or loosen my trucks?
How do I tighten or loosen my trucks?
Adjust the kingpin nut with a skate tool. Tightening reduces turning, creating stability; loosening allows quicker, deeper turns. Adjust gradually and test until you find your desired feel.
Can I mix different brand trucks?
Can I mix different brand trucks?
Yes, as long as the widths match. However, mixing brands may create slightly different turning characteristics. Many skaters experiment to find their preferred combination.
When should I replace trucks?
When should I replace trucks?
Replace them when the hanger grinds down to the axle, the baseplate cracks or the kingpin threads strip. Regularly check for structural damage to avoid failures while skating.
