That's because, prior to adopting the modern pattern that we skate today 42mm x 55mm , trucks were made with a longer base plate 42mm x 65mm. This allowed for easier access to nuts and bolts. The longer baseplate would often get hung up when skaters were trying to do nose and tail slides, so manufacturers responded by shortening the baseplate. This resulted in — you guessed it — a shorter hole pattern.
Although most of the trucks on the market won't fit the older hole pattern, your best bet is to check out the brands Tracker as well as Independent s, s, and s. They offer 6-hole baseplates, which will fit both the old and the new school pattern.
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Still have questions? Bushings are small cylindrical molds of urethane that allow your trucks to turn. Straddling the kingpin, the bushings translate pressure from your feet into your trucks, allowing you to perform turns, carves, and other maneuvers. All trucks come with bushings already installed, but from time to time you may need to replace them. Bushings are available in a variety of durometers, or hardness options, which influence the stability and response of your trucks.
Hard bushings will make your trucks stiff, stable, and will require more effort to turn. Soft bushings will turn easily and quickly respond to pressure. The stock bushings that come with most skateboard trucks are usually on the softer side, so if you know that you want harder bushings, it is best to buy a set separately.
Most companies will offer a selection of bushings that cover a wide spectrum of hardnesses. To determine exactly how hard or soft a bushing is, a hardness rating, known as a durometer, is assigned to each bushing.
The durometer is indicated with a two digit number followed by the letter "A". The greater the number preceding the "A", the harder the bushing. See the table below for a breakdown of bushing durometers by size. Aside from hardness, bushings can also vary by size. Many bushings are universal and will fit most trucks, but some will be specific to high or low trucks.
Bushing companies usually list whether their products are size-specific, so read product descriptions when shopping and ask questions when in doubt. We have replacements for you. Next to choosing the right deck, selecting the right trucks is one of the most important decisions a skater has to make. To determine the width of a skateboard truck, you measure the width of the axle outer width and the width of the hanger inner width. The trucks should always fit the width of your Skateboard.
This may have an effect on flip tricks and can affect the general boardfeel. Usually, skateboard trucks are described by their inner width hanger width. Unfortunately, the sizes of skateboard trucks are not standardised. You can use the size chart below to easily find the right size. The width measurements are usually rounded and, small variations can happen during the manufacturing process. Therefore, minor deviations are totally normal. You can also find more information about the top brands for skateboard trucks below.
As it so often happens, however, the finer details are crucial. It all boils down to your body height and most importantly, the size of the wheels. The higher the truck, the more the tail has to be pushed down when popping. Consequently, higher pop-offs are possible theoretically. Higher trucks can be practical for taller people because with sufficient power and long legs, the tail can be pushed to the ground pretty quickly. Small skaters might have a hard time with a high setup, which is why kids especially should stick with low trucks.
Of course, tall skaters can ride low trucks as well. Unfortunately, there is no industry standard for the exact height of the various size labels that truck manufacturers use. Therefore, we at skatedeluxe have made our own categories, so you can stay on top of things. Hint: In the skatedeluxe Skate Shop, you can easily filter through the various truck heights.
In addition to that, low trucks are lighter. However, the risk of wheel bites is relatively high, especially on softer surfaces and unclean landings. Therefore, you should use small wheels 50 mm or 51 mm on low trucks or use shock or riser pads to largely avoid wheel bites. Mid or standard trucks are basically a compromise between low and high trucks and are therefore ideally suited for all-around skateboarding and for anyone who cannot decide.
High trucks are -you guessed it! The board has a steeper incline when popping, allowing you to theoretically ollie higher. The risk of wheel bites is also minimised. On the other hand, high trucks are heavier and the board can be somewhat unstable due to the steeper angle of the trucks when turning. High trucks are suitable for all wheels. Although to be safe, you should install shock or riser pads for larger wheels 57mm — 59mm. Truck height is measured from the baseplate to the middle of the axle.
This measurement equals the distance between the truck and your deck and tells you how high above the ground your board will be. In addition to the width of all trucks, the table in paragraph 2. Should you want to try larger wheels, you can do so without having to directly buy new trucks as well. Simply mount shock or riser pads to your board. In paragraph 2. As always, these recommendations are guidelines that should only give you a rough idea.
Note: Our recommendations for the maximum wheel sizes and truck heights are based on tight trucks. Keep in mind that the risk of wheelbites gets higher when you ride your trucks loose. The graphic in paragraph 2. To make your board turn easier or harder, you can tighten or loosen the kingpin. The best way to do this is by using a skate tool. You can also experiment with bushings to alter the turning behaviour. Bushings are available in three different degrees of hardness, which can be categorized as hard, medium, and soft.
Tapered or conical bushings so-called Cone Bushings make the trucks more responsive, where as flat bushings so-called Barrel Bushings make the trucks less responsive. A skate tool is part of the standard equipment every skater should have.
It has everything you need, from the key for your kingpin nut to a Phillips head screwdriver and Allen wrench for the bolts of your hardware. The full length of the axle is the measurement from bolt to bolt.
Generally speaking, you want your board to line up or come very close to the ends of the axle. Each truck company seems to use their own number system when referring to the size of the truck, which can make the process slightly confusing but once you familiarize yourself with a couple of the sizing charts, it will be easy to understand.
This will change how high off the ground your board is and can also be a factor when choosing wheel size. Personal preference can also play a role in this choice but the basic guidelines are as follows —. The construction and material of the truck will effect how it rides, flips and grinds.
Most standard trucks are made from a combination of aluminum hangar and baseplate with steel axles. However, some brands offer composites and other material types.
The hollow being much lighter than its solid counterpart. The Kingpin is kind of the backbone of your skate trucks. The kingpin is the large bolt that runs thru the truck, holding the top hanger to the baseplate.
The kingpin also controls how much pressure is being put on the bushings. To tighten the trucks, you turn the kingpin bolt to the right, to loosen, turn to the left. The bushings are the rounded, cushiony pieces of urethane or silicone that sit in between the baseplate and the hanger of the trucks.
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